1988 Dodge Caravan Bolt Pattern & Tire Size
The 1988 Dodge Caravan OEM tire size, bolt pattern, and wheel specifications are listed below. All data is based on industry-standard OEM reference specifications.
The 1988 Dodge Caravan has a 5x100 bolt pattern, an OEM tire size of 185/75R14, and a 57.1mm center bore.
Other years of the Dodge Caravan
1988 Dodge Caravan Engine & Trim Levels
Detailed tire and wheel breakdown for the 1988 Dodge Caravan
Tire geometry â 185/75R14
The 185/75R14 fitted to the 1988 Dodge Caravan has a section width of 185mm and an aspect ratio of 75%, mounted on a 14-inch rim. That gives a sidewall height of 138.8mm (5.46") and an overall outside diameter of 633.1mm (24.93"). At highway speed this tire completes roughly 503 revolutions per kilometre, which is what your speedometer and odometer are calibrated against.
Plus-sizing window
If you want to upsize wheels on the 1988 Dodge Caravan while keeping the speedometer accurate, target a 195/65R15 (plus-one). For a softer ride or winter setup, a 175/87R13 (minus-one) keeps the overall diameter within Âą3% of stock, which is the industry tolerance for ABS and stability control to stay calibrated.
Wheel fitment specs
The 1988 Dodge Caravan uses a 5x100 bolt pattern with a 57.1mm hub bore. Safe rim width range for the OEM tire is 5.0J â 6.0J, and offsets in the ET35 â ET45 window will clear suspension and fender without rubbing on most setups.
Tire pressure guidance
Manufacturer-recommended cold tire pressure for the 1988 Dodge Caravan is printed on the driver-side door jamb sticker â always defer to that value, not to the maximum pressure printed on the tire sidewall. Check pressure monthly and before long trips; under-inflation by 20% can reduce tread life by 25%.
OEM Wheel & Tire Specs
Frequently Asked Questions
What tire size does the 1988 Dodge Caravan Base use?
The 1988 Dodge Caravan Base uses 185/75R14 tires as standard equipment.
What is the bolt pattern of the 1988 Dodge Caravan?
The 1988 Dodge Caravan has a 5x100 bolt pattern with a center bore of 57.1mm.
What is the wheel offset of the 1988 Dodge Caravan?
The 1988 Dodge Caravan has a wheel offset of ET40.
Other Vehicles with 5x100 Bolt Pattern
The following vehicles share the same 5x100 bolt pattern as the 1988 Dodge Caravan, making wheel interchangeability possible (verify offset and center bore before swapping).