What is the Toyota Prius bolt pattern?
The typical Toyota Prius uses a 5-lug bolt pattern on a 100 mm circle, commonly expressed as 5x100. This is standard across most Prius generations, but always verify for your exact year and market.
Bolt pattern basics
Understanding the bolt pattern helps determine wheel compatibility and avoids fit issues. Here are the core fit details you should know when shopping for Prius wheels.
- Pattern: 5 lugs on a 100 mm pitch circle (5x100).
- Center bore: commonly around 54.1 mm on many Toyota models; verify for your year.
- Lug nut size: typically M12 x 1.5.
- Lug nut seat: usually conical (tapered) seat; some aftermarket wheels may require or benefit from hub-centric rings.
- Offset and width: typical Prius wheels sit in a moderate offset range (often around +35 to +45 mm); exact values vary by generation and wheel design.
- Hub-centric vs lug-centric: aftermarket wheels may be lug-centric; hub-centric rings are sometimes needed for precise alignment.
Bottom line: the most common Prius fit is 5x100, but center bore, offset, and lug-nut details vary by model year and market. Always verify the specific numbers for your car before buying wheels.
How to verify for your Prius
Because Toyota has used the 5x100 pattern across most Prius generations, exact specs can differ by year and region. The following steps help you confirm your car’s precise fit:
- Check the owner's manual or the wheel information sticker on the driver's door jamb or inside the glove box for the vehicle's wheel specs, including bolt pattern and center bore.
- If you cannot locate a sticker, measure the bolt circle by marking the centers of two opposing lug holes and measuring the distance between them; this distance is the bolt circle diameter.
- Measure the center bore diameter by inspecting the hub hole in the wheel; if the wheel is hub-centric, the bore should match or be slightly larger than the hub. Use hub rings if needed to ensure a proper fit.
- Check the offset and width, and compare with your OEM wheels or the vehicle’s recommended range to avoid rubbing or handling changes.
- When in doubt, consult a dealership, tire/wheel shop, or the wheel manufacturer for confirmation before purchasing.
By following these steps, you can confidently determine whether a given wheel will fit your Prius without modification.
Generational notes
Is the bolt pattern the same across Prius generations?
For the majority of Prius generations, the bolt pattern remains 5-lug on a 100 mm circle, but there can be market-specific or early-model variations. Always verify against the exact year and VIN data to avoid compatibility issues.
Aftermarket considerations
When buying aftermarket wheels, pay attention to hub-centric design and whether a hub-centric ring is needed to ensure smooth fit and balance. Also confirm the wheel's offset will not push the tires into suspension components or fenders.
Summary
The Toyota Prius standard wheel fit is 5x100, with variations mainly in center bore, offset, and lug-nut details by year and market. To ensure proper fit, check the official specs for your exact model, measure or confirm with a professional, and consider hub rings for hub-centric wheels. With careful verification, you can select wheels that safely and reliably match your Prius.
