2018 Chevrolet Cruze Wheel Interchange

2018 Chevrolet Cruze Wheel Fitment Guide

Known OEM Fitment For 2018 Chevrolet Cruze

The following specifications are confirmed for at least one 2018 Chevrolet Cruze trim. Other trims and packages may differ, so verify what your specific Cruze uses by checking the tire placard on the driver door jamb, the owner manual, or an OEM parts catalog, then validate changes in the calculator on this page.

Note: The rim diameter and tire size shown above reflect different OEM configurations that existed in 2018. The Cruze was offered with multiple wheel and tire packages. Always confirm your exact stock size on the door placard and compare in the calculator before buying.

How To Use The Wheel Interchange Calculator

• Set Installed on (your vehicle) to 2018 Chevrolet Cruze. This is your reference.
• Use Wheels from (donor vehicle) to compare wheels from another vehicle or a different Cruze trim.
• If you are testing an aftermarket setup, use Custom wheel size to enter rim diameter, width, and offset. Use Custom tire size to enter section width and aspect ratio.
• The calculator shows changes in inner clearance to suspension and outer poke to the fender. Aim to avoid contact at full lock, full bump, and with tire deflection under load.
• Overall tire diameter should stay close to your OEM diameter. A common guideline is within about 3 percent. The calculator updates tire diameter when you change rim diameter so you can match overall height.
• Offset changes affect both inner and outer clearance. Use the readouts to confirm that brake calipers, struts, spring perches, and fender liners remain clear.
• If your new wheel’s center bore is larger than 56.5 mm, plan on hub-centric rings sized to 56.5 mm inner diameter and the wheel’s outer bore.

Fitment Checklist Before You Buy

• Bolt pattern: Must be exactly 5x105. Do not attempt 5x110 or 5x112. Exact match only.
• Center bore: The Cruze hub is 56.5 mm. OEM wheels are hub-centric. Aftermarket wheels with a larger bore need hub-centric rings to 56.5 mm. Never use a wheel with a smaller bore than the hub.
• Thread and seat: Threads are M12 x 1.5. Verify the lug seat style matches your wheel. Most OEM GM passenger wheels use 60 degree conical seats. Always confirm with your wheel manufacturer.
• Offset and width: Use the calculator to ensure inner clearance to struts and outer clearance to fenders remain acceptable. Small changes can have big effects.
• Overall tire diameter: Keep as close to stock as practical to protect ABS, speedometer accuracy, and gearing behavior. About plus or minus 3 percent is a common guideline.
• Load index and speed rating: Equal or higher than OEM. Check the door placard for your required ratings.
• Brake and caliper clearance: Visually confirm spoke and barrel clearance over front and rear calipers.
• Stud engagement: With M12 x 1.5 studs, target at least the full stud diameter in thread engagement, typically about 8 or more full turns with standard nuts. Do not use spacers unless you can maintain safe engagement and hubcentricity.
• TPMS: Sensors must be compatible and relearned as required. Follow Chevrolet procedures.
• Torque: Tighten lug nuts in a star pattern to the factory spec listed in your owner manual or service information. Re-torque after 50 to 100 miles.

Plus Sizing And Common Upgrades

The 2018 Cruze was sold with multiple wheel and tire packages. If your door placard shows a size like 215/60R16, the calculator can help you plan a plus-one or plus-two while keeping overall diameter close to stock. The examples below are for comparison only. Always verify clearance and ratings for your exact trim, brakes, and suspension.

• From 215/60R16 (example OEM): A typical plus-one comparison to test in the calculator is 225/50R17. Overall diameter is slightly smaller which helps maintain speedometer accuracy.
• Plus-two comparison: 225/45R18 is another common compact-car size to evaluate. Check offset and width carefully for inner and outer clearance.
• Wheel width: Many compact upgrades use 7.0 to 7.5 inch widths. Wider wheels may require more precise offset to avoid rubbing. Use the calculator to see how a change in width plus offset moves the wheel inboard and outboard.
• Ride and efficiency: Lower profile tires sharpen steering feel but can increase impact harshness and wheel damage risk on rough roads. Keep your use case in mind.

Installation Tips

• Prepare the hub face: Clean rust and debris from the hub and wheel mounting pad so the wheel seats flat. A light film of anti-seize on the hub pilot can help prevent future sticking. Keep it off the stud threads and the wheel seat.
• Test fit before mounting tires: If possible, test a bare wheel on the car to check caliper and hub clearance.
• Use proper hardware: Match lug seat type and length to the wheel. Do not mix mag-seat hardware with conical-seat wheels.
• Torque in stages: Snug by hand, then torque in a star pattern to the factory specification. Re-torque after 50 to 100 miles.
• TPMS service: Transfer or install compatible sensors and complete the Chevrolet relearn procedure after installation.
• Check clearances under load: After installation, turn the steering from lock to lock and drive over a gentle bump to listen for contact.

Tools And Helpful Supplies

• Floor jack, jack stands, and wheel chocks for safe lifting
• 1/2 inch drive torque wrench and appropriate thin-wall socket
• Wire brush for hub cleanup and a small amount of high-temp anti-seize for the hub pilot
• Tire pressure gauge and valve core tool
• Hub-centric rings if your aftermarket wheel bore is larger than 56.5 mm

• Search 1/2 inch drive torque wrench
• Search rubber wheel chocks
• Search hub-centric rings 56.5 mm ID
• Search digital tire pressure gauge

FAQs

• What is the bolt pattern on a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze?

  5x105. The wheel must have 5 lug holes on a 105 mm circle. Do not use 5x110 or 5x112.

• What center bore do I need?

  The Cruze hub pilot is 56.5 mm. OEM wheels match this. Aftermarket wheels with a larger bore require hub-centric rings that step down to 56.5 mm.

• What is the stock wheel offset?

  An offset of 42 mm is confirmed for at least one 2018 Cruze configuration. Offset can vary by trim and wheel option. Check your wheel casting marks, the owner manual, or an OEM parts catalog, and compare using the on-page calculator.

• What is the factory wheel and tire size?

  The 2018 Cruze was offered with multiple sizes. The data above includes a 17x7 wheel and a 215/60R16 tire as examples from different OEM packages. Check the door placard on your car to see the exact stock size for your trim.

• Will 5x110 wheels fit my Cruze if I use wobble bolts?

  No. The bolt pattern must match exactly for safe fitment. Do not use adapters or wobble hardware to force a mismatch.

• Do I need new lug nuts for aftermarket wheels?

  Possibly. Threads must be M12 x 1.5 and the seat style must match the wheel. Many aftermarket wheels use 60 degree conical seats, but verify with the wheel maker. Do not reuse hardware that does not match the seat.

• What lug nut torque should I use?

  Use the torque specified by Chevrolet for your vehicle. Refer to your owner manual or service information. Re-torque after 50 to 100 miles.

• How much can I change offset or width?

  There is no single number that fits all trims. Use the calculator to model inner clearance to suspension and outer poke to fenders. Many owners keep offset changes modest and verify at full steering lock and full suspension compression before driving.

• Do I need to reprogram TPMS after changing wheels?

  Yes if sensors were replaced or moved. Chevrolet TPMS typically requires a relearn. Follow the procedure in the owner manual.