2014 Chevrolet Volt Wheel Interchange

2014 Chevrolet Volt Wheel Fitment And Interchange Guide

Known OEM Fitment For 2014 Chevrolet Volt

The values below are the known factory specifications for a 2014 Chevrolet Volt. If your car has dealer accessory wheels or special editions, some specs may vary. Confirm any unknowns using the on-page calculator and your owner manual or an OEM parts catalog.

Lug seat style and wheel torque values are not provided here and can vary. Match the lug nut seat to your wheel design and use the torque spec in your owner manual.

How To Use The Wheel Interchange Calculator

The calculator on wheelinterchange.com lets you compare a donor setup to your 2014 Chevrolet Volt. It is designed to help visualize changes in wheel width, offset and tire size before you buy.

• Set Wheels from (donor vehicle) to the vehicle or wheel size you want to try.
• Set Installed on (your vehicle) to 2014 Chevrolet Volt to lock in your OEM baseline.
• Use Custom wheel size to try different rim diameter, width and offset. As you change rim diameter, the tool updates tire diameter in the comparison.
• Use Custom tire size to fine tune section width and aspect ratio so overall tire diameter stays close to stock.
• After adjusting, review the comparison for changes in inner clearance, outer poke and tire diameter. If anything is unclear, measure your car for brake and fender room, then iterate.

If any stock values on your Volt differ from what you see, verify them against your owner manual, the tire placard on the driver door jamb or an OEM parts reference, then update the calculator inputs accordingly.

Fitment Checklist Before You Buy

• Bolt pattern: Wheel must be 5x115. Do not purchase 5x114.3 to force fit.
• Center bore: 70.3 mm hub-centric fit is preferred. If the aftermarket wheel bore is larger, plan hub-centric rings with 70.3 mm inner diameter and the wheel manufacturer’s outer diameter.
• Thread size and lug seat: Studs are M12 x 1.5. Match the lug nut seat style to the wheel (verify conical vs ball with the wheel supplier). Do not mix seat types.
• Offset and width: OEM is 17x7 ET38. Changes in width and offset affect inner clearance to strut and brakes, and outer clearance to fender. Use the calculator to predict changes, then measure your car.
• Brake clearance: Physically test fit to confirm spoke and barrel clearance over calipers and to the knuckle. Spin the wheel by hand before road use.
• Tire size: Keep overall diameter close to stock to maintain speedometer accuracy and proper ABS and stability control behavior. Many owners target within about plus or minus 3 percent, but follow OEM guidance if available.
• Load rating: Wheel and tire load ratings must meet or exceed the vehicle requirements. Check the tire placard and manufacturer data.
• TPMS: The 2014 Volt uses TPMS. Plan to transfer compatible sensors or program new ones and perform a relearn after installation.
• Hardware: If spacers are required for clearance, use quality hub-centric parts that match 5x115 and ensure proper thread engagement with extended studs or appropriate bolts. Only use spacers when necessary and legal in your area.
• Torque: Tighten lugs in a star pattern with a calibrated torque wrench to the specification in your owner manual. Re-torque after 50 to 100 miles.

Plus Sizing And Common Upgrades

Plus sizing changes wheel diameter and width to alter handling and appearance. On a 2014 Chevrolet Volt, approach changes conservatively and verify on the calculator plus a physical test fit.

• Overall diameter: Keep the new tire’s overall diameter close to stock to help preserve speedometer accuracy and drivability. Many installers stay within about plus or minus 3 percent unless OEM guidance states otherwise.
• Width and offset: Small increases in wheel width can work when offset is adjusted to maintain inner and outer clearances. Use the calculator to see inner clearance and poke changes, then measure your car at the strut, spring perch and fender.
• Staggered setups: The Volt is not typically run staggered. Same size at all four corners simplifies rotations and stability control behavior.
• 5x114.3 wheels: Do not substitute 5x114.3 for 5x115. The patterns are not the same. Use only 5x115 for safe fitment.
• Winter packages: Narrower tires can improve winter traction, but brake clearance and wheel design must be confirmed. Verify any downsized wheel against caliper and barrel clearances with a test fit.

Installation Tips

• Test fit each front wheel on the hub without a tire first when possible to check caliper and hub seating. Verify no contact while turning lock to lock.
• Clean the hub face and center spigot. Remove corrosion so the wheel seats flush. A light film of anti-seize on the hub face is generally not recommended unless specified by the manufacturer.
• Use hub-centric rings when the aftermarket wheel bore is larger than 70.3 mm. Seat the ring fully in the wheel and ensure the wheel seats fully on the hub.
• Hand start all lug nuts to prevent cross-threading. Tighten in a star pattern with a torque wrench to the OEM spec from your manual.
• Relearn TPMS after installation using the appropriate procedure or a TPMS tool. Confirm no warning lights after a short drive.
• Re-torque after 50 to 100 miles and again after aggressive driving or temperature swings.

Tools And Helpful Supplies

• 1/2 inch drive torque wrench
• M12 x 1.5 lug nuts (match seat style to wheel)
• GM TPMS relearn tool
• Digital tire pressure gauge

FAQs

• What is the bolt pattern for the 2014 Chevrolet Volt?

  5x115.

• What center bore do I need?

  70.3 mm. If your wheel bore is larger, use hub-centric rings with 70.3 mm inner diameter and the wheel’s outer diameter.

• Can I use 5x114.3 wheels on a 5x115 car?

  No. 5x114.3 is not the same as 5x115. Mixing patterns risks vibration, hardware failure and hub damage.

• What offset should I run?

  Stock is ET38 on a 17x7 wheel. If you change width or diameter, use the calculator to predict inner and outer clearances, then measure your car. Choose an offset that maintains safe clearance to the strut, brakes and fenders.

• Do I need new lug nuts?

  Use M12 x 1.5 hardware with the correct seat profile for your wheel. Many aftermarket wheels use conical seats, but verify with the wheel supplier. Do not reuse OEM nuts if the seat type differs.

• Will I need hub-centric rings?

  Only if the aftermarket wheel center bore is larger than 70.3 mm. Rings are not used to adapt smaller bores. Always ensure the wheel sits fully on the hub.

• Are spacers safe on the Volt?

  Use only when necessary for clearance, and only quality hub-centric spacers that match 5x115. Ensure adequate thread engagement and verify legality. Measure first and test fit.

• What tire size keeps my speedometer accurate?

  Stock is 215/55R17. If you change wheel diameter or width, use the calculator to keep overall tire diameter close to stock and check against OEM guidance.

• What is the correct lug nut torque?

  The torque spec is not provided here and may vary. Use the value in your owner manual and tighten with a calibrated torque wrench.

• Can I downsize for winter wheels?

  Brake clearance data is not provided here. Before downsizing, verify caliper and barrel clearance with a test fit and validate tire diameter with the calculator.