2014 Dodge Journey Wheel Interchange

2014 Dodge Journey Wheel Fitment Guide | wheelinterchange.com

Known OEM Fitment For 2014 Dodge Journey

The Dodge Journey had multiple factory wheel and tire packages in 2014. The entries below reflect data points that are confirmed, but they may vary by trim or option package. Always verify the tire placard on your driver door jamb and your owner’s manual before ordering parts.

Notes: The mixed presence of a 19 inch wheel spec and a 17 inch tire spec indicates the 2014 Journey was offered with more than one factory configuration. If your trim differs, confirm your exact OEM sizes on the tire placard and use the on-page calculator to compare any donor or aftermarket setup to your vehicle.

How To Use The Wheel Interchange Calculator

The calculator on wheelinterchange.com lets you compare a donor setup against your 2014 Dodge Journey and try custom sizes while tracking clearance and diameter changes.

• In Wheels from, enter the donor vehicle and wheel-tire size you are considering. If you only know the wheel, enter a custom wheel size and leave tires blank until you pick a tire.
• In Installed on, select 2014 Dodge Journey. This sets your baseline geometry.
• Use Custom wheel size to adjust rim diameter, width, and offset. Watch the inner clearance and outer poke changes compared to your baseline.
• Use Custom tire size to enter section width and aspect ratio. When you change rim diameter, the calculator will recalculate tire diameter in the comparison so you can keep overall diameter close to stock.
• Keep total tire diameter change within about 3 percent of your stock size for speedometer, ABS, and transmission behavior. Smaller changes are better.
• Check brake and strut clearance. Aim to maintain or increase inner clearance if possible, and avoid excessive outer poke that could contact the fender or liners.
• If your trim’s exact OEM size is unknown, set the baseline to one of the known entries above, then verify against your door placard and adjust as needed.

Fitment Checklist Before You Buy

• Bolt pattern: Must be 5x127. Adapters change geometry and add risk, so avoid unless professionally engineered.
• Center bore: Vehicle hub is 71.6 mm. If the wheel’s bore is larger, use hub centric rings sized to 71.6 mm. If the wheel’s bore is smaller, it will not seat on the hub.
• Offset and backspacing: One OEM reference is 19x7.5 ET 38 with 5.25 in backspacing. If you change wheel width or offset, verify inner clearance to struts and outer clearance to fender using the calculator and a physical mockup when possible.
• Brake clearance: Test fit the bare wheel. Use a straightedge across the wheel mounting pad and measure to spokes to ensure caliper clearance around the face and barrel.
• Tire diameter: Keep overall diameter change within about 3 percent of stock. Larger changes can affect speedometer accuracy and drivetrain load.
• Load and speed ratings: Tires must meet or exceed the Journey’s OEM load index and speed rating on your tire placard.
• TPMS: If equipped, plan to transfer sensors or use compatible replacements and complete the relearn procedure per the service manual.
• Lug seat type and hardware: Match lug nut seat type to the wheel design. Do not reuse hardware that does not match the wheel seat profile.
• Thread engagement: Achieve at least the stud diameter in thread engagement, which for M14 typically means about 7 full turns minimum.
• Torque spec: Refer to the owner’s manual or OEM service information for the correct torque for M14 x 2.00 wheel fasteners. Re-torque after 50 to 100 miles.

Plus Sizing And Common Upgrades

Because 2014 Journey trims used more than one factory size, use your door placard as the baseline. The examples below are diameter-matched options you can try in the calculator. They are not guaranteed to clear your specific trim without verification.

• From 225/65R17 baseline, 19 inch examples to compare:
  • 235/50R19 is about 0.9 percent smaller in diameter.
  • 245/50R19 is about 0.5 percent larger.
  • 225/55R19 is about 0.8 percent larger.
• From 225/65R17 baseline, 18 inch examples to compare:
  • 225/60R18 is about 0.4 percent larger.
  • 245/55R18 is about 0.5 percent larger.
• If you start from the known 19x7.5 ET 38 wheel, keep offset close to maintain inner and outer clearance. Wider wheels increase outer poke unless you add positive offset.
• Check width: Going wider than 7.5 in can improve tire support but raises the risk of fender or liner contact. Measure at full steering lock and at full compression.

Installation Tips

• Test fit each wheel without a tire first to confirm caliper and hub fit. Verify that the wheel seats fully on the hub.
• Clean the hub face and center pilot with a wire brush. Remove rust scale and debris. A very light film of high-temp anti-seize on the hub face can help prevent future sticking, but keep it off the stud threads and wheel seats.
• If using hub centric rings, snap them into the wheel bore fully and ensure they seat on the 71.6 mm hub without binding.
• Install lug nuts by hand to avoid cross-threading. Use a star pattern. Do not use an impact wrench for final torque.
• Tighten in stages to the OEM torque spec from the owner’s manual. Re-torque after 50 to 100 miles.
• TPMS: Install compatible sensors, replace seals and cores as needed, and perform the relearn procedure according to OEM instructions.
• After mounting tires, check for rubbing at full lock and over bumps. Inspect inner fender liners, brake hose clearance, and splash shields.

Tools And Helpful Supplies

• 1/2 inch drive torque wrench Shop options
• Thin wall lug nut socket set Shop options
• 71.6 mm hub centric rings for larger-bore aftermarket wheels Shop options
• TPMS sensors compatible with 2014 Dodge Journey Shop options

FAQs

• What is the bolt pattern for the 2014 Dodge Journey

  5x127.

• What is the center bore size

  71.6 mm.

• What lug thread does it use

  M14 x 2.00.

• What OEM wheel and tire sizes came on this model year

  This varied by trim. Known entries include a 19x7.5 ET 38 wheel and a 225/65R17 tire size. Verify your tire placard and owner’s manual for your exact trim.

• What wheel offset should I choose

  One OEM reference is ET 38 mm with a 7.5 inch wide, 19 inch wheel. If you change width or diameter, use the calculator to keep inner clearance similar and avoid excessive outer poke, then confirm with a physical test fit.

• Can I use wheels from another vehicle if they are 5x127

  Possibly, but bolt pattern alone is not enough. You must confirm center bore, offset and backspacing, brake clearance, load rating, and hardware compatibility. Use the calculator and measure on the vehicle.

• Do I need hub centric rings

  If your aftermarket wheel has a bore larger than 71.6 mm, use rings to center the wheel on the hub. If the bore is smaller than 71.6 mm, the wheel will not fit.

• What is the lug nut torque

  The exact specification is not provided here. Refer to the 2014 Dodge Journey owner’s manual or an OEM service source. Torque in a star pattern and re-torque after 50 to 100 miles.

• What is the largest tire I can run without rubbing

  It depends on wheel width, offset, and suspension condition. Keep overall diameter within about 3 percent of your stock size and check clearance at full lock and over bumps. Use the calculator for comparisons, then test fit.

Data accuracy matters for safety. If your trim’s specs are not listed above, confirm them on your door placard and in the owner’s manual, then use the wheelinterchange.com calculator to compare any new setup against your 2014 Dodge Journey before buying.