Dodge Caravan Wheels and Rims

Dodge Caravan Aftermarket Wheel Fitment

The Dodge Caravan is the shorter-wheelbase minivan Chrysler built alongside the long-wheelbase Grand Caravan before consolidating the lineup on the longer platform. Element Wheels has measured fitment data on the 1996-2007 Caravan, which covers the third and fourth generations of the platform. The Caravan was discontinued after 2007 when Chrysler dropped the short-wheelbase variant and continued only with the Grand Caravan on the longer chassis. Element Wheels splits the 1996-2007 Caravan into two fitment families: the 1996-2000 third-generation cars and the 2001-2007 fourth-generation cars. Both run a 5x114.3 bolt pattern (also written as 5x4.5) with a 71.5mm hub bore. Both use M12x1.5 lug nuts on traditional studs. The Caravan runs a square fitment from the factory across the full production range we measure.

Find Your Dodge Caravan Year Range

Pick the year range below to see wheels and rims that fit your Caravan. Bolt pattern (5x114.3), hub bore (71.5mm), and lug spec (M12x1.5) are constant across both year ranges in our catalog. We separate the third-generation 1996-2000 cars from the fourth-generation 2001-2007 cars to keep the wheel well geometry and tire fitment data accurate to each generation, even though the bolt-on hub interface is the same. If you have a 1984-1995 Caravan, we do not currently carry measured fitment data on those years and we recommend a fitment consultation before ordering.

The Dodge Caravan Bolt Pattern and Lug Spec

Every 1996-2007 Dodge Caravan we have measured runs 5x114.3 with a 71.5mm hub bore. 5x114.3 is also written as 5x4.5, because 114.3mm equals exactly 4.5 inches. It is the long-standing Chrysler short-wheelbase minivan pattern through 2007. The Caravan uses M12x1.5 lug nuts on traditional studs that pass through the hub. This is the American convention, distinct from the European lug bolt setup, and the studs handle the wheel pre-alignment during mounting before the lug nuts torque the wheel down.

A clarification that comes up often on this platform. 5x114.3 and 5x115 look similar on the math, but they are not the same. 5x114.3 is a 4.5-inch bolt circle (114.3mm). 5x115 is a true metric 115mm circle. The 1mm difference is enough to stress the lug studs over time. Do not assume a wheel marked 5x115 will safely run on a 5x114.3 Caravan or vice versa. Similarly, the 2008 and up Grand Caravan moved to a different bolt pattern entirely (5x127 or 5x5), so wheels do not cross between the 1996-2007 short-wheelbase Caravan and the 2008-2020 Grand Caravan. Compare across the rest of the Dodge lineup at our Dodge wheels and rims hub.

The Caravan vs Grand Caravan, and Why the Wheels Do Not Cross

The Caravan is the shorter-wheelbase variant of the Chrysler minivan family. Through 2007 it shared the showroom with the long-wheelbase Grand Caravan and used the same drivetrain options but on a smaller chassis. The wheel interface on the short-wheelbase 1996-2007 Caravan is 5x114.3 with a 71.5mm bore. The long-wheelbase 2008-2020 Grand Caravan moved to 5x127 with the same 71.5mm bore. The 1mm centerbore is the same, but the bolt circle is different by 12.7mm. A wheel from a 2010 Grand Caravan will not bolt onto a 2005 Caravan and vice versa. This is the most common cross-shopping mistake we see on this platform. The platforms look related but the bolt pattern does not cross.

The Caravan is a front wheel drive family minivan and there are no Track Pack or SRT variants in this lineup. The factory fitment is square (same width front and rear) and the aftermarket sticks to square. Brake sizes are equal front and rear and the brake clearance behind the spokes is rarely the constraint on an aftermarket wheel for this platform. What matters more is load rating. The Caravan is a heavy vehicle for its footprint, and the aftermarket wheels we publish for it carry load ratings that match or exceed the OEM rating. Passenger-car-rated wheels on a Caravan are the mistake to avoid.

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How We Confirm Fitment on Dodge Caravan Wheels

Element Wheels measures fitment on the Caravan directly, across both the 1996-2000 third-generation and 2001-2007 fourth-generation ranges. For the Caravan that means clearance from the wheel to the fender on both axles, gap between the back of the wheel and the suspension, brake caliper clearance, hub bore confirmation at 71.5mm, lug nut seat depth on the M12x1.5 thread, and load rating on the wheel (a Caravan carries more weight than a passenger sedan and the aftermarket wheel needs to be rated for it). At our fitment facility in Chandler, Arizona, the Element Wheels team measures directly on the physical platforms we support. We don't pull specs from manufacturer sheets the way most retailers do.

Dodge Caravan Wheels and Rims FAQ

Get Dodge Caravan Wheels Right the First Time

Pick your year range above to see wheels and rims that fit. We measure the Caravan on the short-wheelbase Chrysler minivan platform across both the 1996-2000 third generation and 2001-2007 fourth generation, verify the M12x1.5 lug spec on every wheel, and confirm the wheel load rating against the platform weight before we publish a fitment. Find your fit and start enjoying your build sooner.