Not every S14 is 5-lug: the Base is 4x114.3
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What causes "Not every S14 is 5-lug: the Base is 4x114.3" on the Nissan 240SX (S14, 1995-1998), and how is it fixed?
Nissan fitted 4-lug hubs and 15-inch wheels to the Base and 5-lug hubs with 16-inch alloys to the SE and LE. Fix: Check the hubs, not the badge, before buying wheels.
Symptoms
5x114.3 wheels will not bolt onto a Base car.
Cause
Nissan fitted 4-lug hubs and 15-inch wheels to the Base and 5-lug hubs with 16-inch alloys to the SE and LE.
Fix (summary)
Check the hubs, not the badge, before buying wheels. A Base can be converted with SE hubs and 5-lug rotors (forum reports).
Related parts
Related build entries
Other S14 problems
- Recall: brake warning lamp may not light when fluid is low (1995)
- KA24DE timing chain rattle from worn upper chain guide
- Rust: frame rails, strut towers, spare well and wheel arches
- Soft subframe and diff bushings: clunks and wheel hop
- No NHTSA recalls returned for 1996-1998
- Power window regulators wear out
More for this car
- All Nissan 240SX (S14, 1995-1998) fitment answers · S14 common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
Sources
- 240SX buying guide — NICO Club (Nissan enthusiast site; Dec 10, 2009) (editorial; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- Nissan 240SX wheel specs — Element Wheels (wheel data site; updated May 20, 2026) (vendor article; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- 1997 Nissan 240SX specifications (press kit text) — Nissan North America press text; print-to-PDF copy hosted by nicoclub.com (editorial; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- The real deal about the 5-lug conversion — Tampa Racing forums (2005) (forum thread; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
Summaries are in our own words. Not repair instructions; consult the factory service manual.
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