PCD for Ducato, Boxer, Jumper, Movano: Light vs Maxi Chassis

One of the most common questions we get at Loodys is: "what PCD does my Ducato, Boxer, Jumper or Movano have?" The answer isn't always straightforward. These vans come with two different chassis types — Light and Maxi — each with its own PCD. And sometimes there's even an exception thrown in. In this article we'll explain exactly how it works, and how you can check for yourself what's underneath your van.

Haven't chosen your van yet? First read our article on Ducato dimensions and variants (L1H1 through L4H3).

Light Chassis vs. Maxi Chassis: The Difference in PCD

This is probably the most important technical difference to keep in mind when choosing wheels and tyres. The Ducato/Boxer/Jumper/Movano has two different chassis types with their own suspension each:

Light Chassis PCD: 5×118 Center bore: 71 mm Standard: 15" wheels GVW up to 3,500 kg Lighter brake discs Lower variants (L1, L2) = Citroën Jumper, Peugeot Boxer, Opel Movano (light versions) Maxi Chassis PCD: 5×130 Center bore: 78 mm Standard: 16" wheels GVW 3,500 – 4,250 kg Heavier brake discs Longer variants (L3, L4) = Ducato Maxi, Boxer Maxi, most campers

Important: wheels from a light chassis (5×118) will not fit on a maxi chassis (5×130) and vice versa. The difference in the distance between the wheel bolts is 12 mm — enough to make them completely incompatible.

How Do You Measure Your Van's PCD?

Not sure which chassis your van has? No problem — you can easily check it yourself:

Method 1: Check the data plate

On the data plate (often on the driver's door pillar) you'll find the GVW. Is this 3,500 kg or lower? Then you probably have a light chassis (5×118). Higher than 3,500 kg? Then you have a maxi chassis (5×130).

Method 2: Count the wheel bolts and measure

All variants have 5 wheel bolts. The difference is in the distance between them:

  1. Choose two adjacent wheel bolts
  2. Measure the distance from the centre of one bolt to the centre of the other
  3. For 5×118: the distance between two adjacent bolts is approximately 69 mm
  4. For 5×130: the distance between two adjacent bolts is approximately 76 mm

Method 3: Look at the wheel size

The easiest method: check the side of your current tyres. See 15 inch? Then you almost certainly have a light chassis (5×118). See 16 inch? Then you have a maxi chassis (5×130).

Still unsure about your van's PCD? At Loodys we're happy to help. Send us a photo of your wheel hub via WhatsApp and we'll tell you straight away which wheels and tyres fit your Ducato, Boxer, Jumper or Movano.

The Confusing Exceptions

The theory is simple:

  • Maxi chassis → PCD 5×130
  • Light chassis → PCD 5×118

This applies regardless of build year — there are no model series or generations where the rule suddenly reverses. In the vast majority of cases, this is simply correct.

But in practice we see exceptions at Loodys quite regularly. By now we've come across multiple cases where:

  • a maxi chassis was actually fitted with 5×118 bolts;
  • a light chassis actually had 5×130 bolts.

The tricky part: this isn't reliably documented in the vehicle's paperwork. And even when the manufacturer or dealer states it has one PCD, it sometimes turns out to be different in practice. We've come across multiple situations where someone thought they had one PCD based on official information, only for it to be different on the shop floor.

Conclusion: don't blindly trust paperwork or standard specs. Always physically check what's underneath your van before ordering an expensive set of wheels.

How To Be 100% Certain What You Have

Precisely because of those exceptions, we recommend checking it one of the following ways. Unlike the indirect methods above, they will always give you a definitive answer.

1. Visit Loodys in Nieuwegein

We'll give your van a thorough inspection, check the chassis and bolts, and supply the right set straight away. No hassle, no risk of ordering the wrong thing. You're usually done within a quarter of an hour. See contact for the address and opening times.

2. Measure yourself with a calliper

Can't visit? You can be sure yourself:

  1. Unscrew one wheel bolt from one of your wheels.
  2. Measure the diameter of the thread with a calliper.
  3. M14 bolt → light chassis → PCD 5×118.
  4. M16 bolt → maxi chassis → PCD 5×130.

We're working on our own instructional video showing this step by step. In the meantime, you can check out this guide: YouTube — measuring PCD via the wheel bolt.

Which Wheels Fit Your Chassis?

Once you know which chassis you have, the choice is straightforward:

Our Rogue wheels are designed for vans and campers: minimum 1,250 kg load capacity per corner, lifetime warranty and a tough design. Pair them with 3PMSF-certified all-terrain tyres and you'll drive safely all year round — no more swapping between summer and winter sets.

Still unsure which set your van needs? Send a photo of the data plate and of a wheel bolt via WhatsApp, and we'll help you figure it out. We usually reply within a few hours.

Want To Know More About Your Van?

Want to know more about the body variants of the Ducato/Boxer/Jumper/Movano — L1H1 through L4H3, dimensions, load space, weight, licence requirements and manoeuvrability? Read our comprehensive article on Ducato dimensions and variants.

Have a direct question about wheels or tyres? Get in touch via WhatsApp — we usually reply within a few hours.

Regresar al blog