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15" Chevy Cavalier Rims?
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 9:18 am
by SMVibe
Have an 08’ Vibe and looking to put 15†steelies with 195/65 snow tread on. I’ve been researching a bit and looks like Chevy Cavalier rims will work. Has anyone tried rims from a Cavalier and had success?Thanks in advance for the feedback.
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 9:21 am
by ou.grizzly
15" rims from a Corolla from my knowledge, not sure about Cavalier rims.
Re: 15" Chevy Cavalier Rims? (SMVibe)
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 9:28 am
by keithvibe
as long as they are 15" rims yes. the cavy has a 5x100 bolt pattern. I have a set of 14" i'm trying to get rid of from my wife's old cavy
Re: 15" Chevy Cavalier Rims? (keithvibe)
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 11:20 am
by SMVibe
My first choice, thanks to the info sharing on this website, were Corolla rims but I haven’t had success in finding decent ones available in my area so I started expanding my options. If the Cavalier rims work, there seems to be an abundance of that style around. Thanks again.
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 11:21 am
by j42.snyder
Cavalier rims have larger diameter holes in the center hub, IIRC. You could probably use them, but it would be a good idea to measure both, and get an inexpensive set of hub rings to ensure they run true.
Re: 15" Chevy Cavalier Rims? (SMVibe)
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 11:26 am
by SMVibe
The off-set of the Cav rims, from the literature I've read, appear to the be the same as the Vibe. Before I try that route though, I thought I'd see if anyone else had used them before and tap into the knowledge base of the members. Thanks.
Re: (j42.snyder)
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 11:43 am
by SMVibe
I believe you're correct, it looks like about 3mm difference (54mm for vibe - 57.1mm for Cav). I was thinking the lug nuts would align the wheel and make it run true and the center hub hole was more of a guide, maybe that's not true?. I'll checkout the hub rings. Thanks for the info. and help.
Re: 15" Chevy Cavalier Rims? (SMVibe)
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 7:45 am
by SMVibe
Quote, originally posted by SMVibe »Have an 08’ Vibe and looking to put 15†steelies with 195/65 snow tread on. I’ve been researching a bit and looks like Chevy Cavalier rims will work. Has anyone tried rims from a Cavalier and had success?Thanks in advance for the feedback. UPDATE (10/11/09) – tried a 15†rim from a 2003 Cavalier and it did not fit over the front brake caliper…so I guess that answers my question about Cav wheels…
Re: 15" Chevy Cavalier Rims? (SMVibe)
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 7:47 am
by keithvibe
i find that odd because 15" corrolla rims fit.
Re: 15" Chevy Cavalier Rims? (keithvibe)
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 8:15 am
by SMVibe
Quote, originally posted by keithvibe »i find that odd because 15" corrolla rims fit.I was also surprised based on what I had researched. What I noticed was that both the stock 16†aluminum wheel and the 15†steel Cavalier wheel both had the same backspacing measurement. Since the Cavalier rim was narrower it didn’t allow enough clearance/room for the caliper.