2012 Dodge Journey Wheel Interchange

2012 Dodge Journey Wheel Fitment Guide

Known OEM Fitment For 2012 Dodge Journey

The values below reflect data provided for the 2012 Dodge Journey. Trims and option packages can change wheel size and offset. If a value is not listed for your specific trim, verify it on your tire placard, in your owner manual, with OEM parts catalogs, or by using the on-page calculator to compare against your current setup.

Important: The presence of both a 19x7.5 wheel specification and a 225/65R17 tire size shows that 2012 models were offered with different factory packages. Confirm your exact OEM size from the driver door placard or by VIN lookup with a Dodge dealer or Mopar parts catalog before ordering wheels or tires.

How To Use The Wheel Interchange Calculator

• Set Installed on (your vehicle) to 2012 Dodge Journey.
• If you know your current wheel and tire, enter them on the Installed side. If not, start with the known OEM data above, then adjust to match your door placard.
• In Wheels from (donor vehicle), pick a candidate vehicle or enter a Custom wheel size. Enter rim diameter, width, and offset. The tool will compute inner clearance and poke changes.
• Use Custom tire size on either side to match or experiment. Changing rim diameter in the tool updates tire diameter in the comparison so you can keep overall diameter close to stock.
• Watch these outputs:
  • Overall tire diameter: Keep within about plus or minus 3 percent of your stock diameter to preserve speedometer and gearing.
  • Inner clearance: Must remain positive with a safe margin for strut and brake caliper clearance through full steering lock and suspension travel.
  • Outer poke: Ensure the tread and sidewall stay inside fenders and do not contact liners under compression.
• When you have a candidate setup that fits on-screen, measure on the vehicle and perform a physical test fit before driving.

Fitment Checklist Before You Buy

• Bolt pattern: 5x127 must match exactly.
• Center bore: 71.6 mm hub. If the wheel bore is larger, use hub-centric rings sized to 71.6 mm. If smaller, the wheel will not seat.
• Thread size: M14 x 2.00. Confirm lug nut seat type with your wheel manufacturer and use the correct nuts or bolts accordingly.
• Offset: OEM reference is ET 38 mm on a 19x7.5 wheel. Aim to keep new offset close to OEM. Larger widths often require a change in offset to maintain inner clearance. Use the calculator to quantify changes.
• Brake and suspension clearance: Confirm spoke and barrel clearance over calipers, and inner rim clearance to struts and control arms.
• Fender clearance: Turn lock-to-lock and compress the suspension to check for liner and fender contact.
• Overall tire diameter: Based on 225/65R17, stock diameter is about 724 mm or 28.5 in. Keep new diameter near this value unless you understand the effects on speedometer and gearing.
• Load rating: Wheels and tires must meet or exceed vehicle GAWR and load index specified on the door placard.
• TPMS: Ensure sensor compatibility and plan for relearn if needed.

Plus Sizing And Common Upgrades

OEM configurations in 2012 included both 17 inch tires and a 19x7.5 wheel. If you plan to change sizes, use the calculator to keep overall diameter similar to your stock setup for proper speedometer function.

• Reference diameter: A 225/65R17 tire is about 724 mm or 28.5 in overall. Use this as your target if your placard lists 225/65R17.
• Plus one or two: Increasing rim diameter typically requires a lower aspect ratio tire to maintain the same overall diameter. Use Custom tire size and adjust aspect ratio until the calculator shows an overall diameter close to 28.5 in.
• Wider wheels: When increasing width, consider offset. As a rule of thumb, to keep the inner edge in a similar position, reduce offset by roughly half of the added wheel width. Always verify with the calculator and a test fit.
• Ride and clearance: Lower profile tires can improve steering response but reduce impact compliance. Check inner and outer clearance carefully.

Installation Tips

• Preparation: Park on level ground, engage the parking brake, and chock wheels.
• Lift points: Use the factory jacking points listed in your owner manual. Support the vehicle on rated jack stands before working.
• Hub surfaces: Clean rust and debris from the hub face and wheel mounting pad. Lightly clean the hub center to help hub-centric rings seat fully.
• Hub-centric rings: If your wheel bore is larger than 71.6 mm, install rings that reduce to 71.6 mm. Ensure full seating before installing lugs.
• Lug nuts: Hand-thread all lugs to avoid cross-threading. Tighten in a star pattern in stages. Use a calibrated torque wrench to the factory torque specification for your trim. If you do not know the spec, consult the owner manual or OEM service data.
• Do not lubricate lug threads unless the manufacturer explicitly instructs it. Lubrication changes clamping force.
• TPMS: Transfer or install compatible sensors and perform any required relearn procedure.
• Final checks: Spin each wheel by hand for interference, lower the vehicle, torque to spec, then re-torque after 50 to 100 miles.

Tools And Helpful Supplies

• 1/2 inch drive torque wrench: Shop options
• M14x2.0 lug nuts that match your wheel seat type: Shop options
• Hub-centric rings for 71.6 mm hubs: Shop options
• Tire pressure gauge: Shop options

FAQs

• What is the bolt pattern on the 2012 Dodge Journey?

  5x127. That is 5 studs on a 127 mm circle.

• What center bore do I need?

  71.6 mm. Wheels with a larger bore can be used with hub-centric rings that reduce to 71.6 mm. Smaller bores will not fit.

• What is the lug nut thread size?

  M14 x 2.00. Confirm the lug seat style required by your wheels and use matching nuts.

• What is the stock offset?

  ET 38 mm is provided for an OEM 19x7.5 wheel. Other trims may differ. Verify by VIN or with the wheel part number.

• My placard shows 225/65R17 tires but I see 19 inch wheel specs. Which is correct?

  Both existed in 2012 on different trims. Follow your vehicle’s door placard and confirm with OEM sources. Use the calculator to compare alternatives while keeping overall diameter similar.

• Can I run 18 or 20 inch wheels?

  Possibly, if the overall tire diameter, offset, and clearances check out. Use the calculator to model the setup, then test fit to confirm brake and fender clearance. Always keep load rating and TPMS compatibility in mind.

• Do I need spacers?

  Not if the wheel is correctly specified. Spacers are only for clearance correction. If you must use them, choose hub-centric spacers that maintain a 71.6 mm hub, and ensure proper stud engagement or use extended studs as required.

• What torque should I use on the lug nuts?

  The exact torque can vary by trim and wheel. Consult your owner manual or OEM service information and use a torque wrench. Re-torque after 50 to 100 miles.