Chevrolet Cavalier Bolt Pattern, Center Bore & Wheel Offset (1999–2002)
Chevrolet Cavalier wheel fitment: 5x100 bolt pattern, 57.1mm center bore (1999–2002). OE wheel sizes and offsets for every Cavalier variant we cover (4 guides
- 5x100bolt pattern (PCD)
- 57.1 mmcenter bore
- M12x1.5 Nutwheel bolt / nut
- 4 guidesmodel years 1999–2002
Chevrolet Cavalier wheel specs by year and trim
| Year | Model / trim | Bolt pattern | Center bore | OE wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Chevrolet Cavalier | 5x100 | 57.1 mm | 14x5.5J |
| 2001 | Chevrolet Cavalier Coupe | 5x100 | 57.1 mm | 14x5.5J |
| 2000 | Chevrolet Cavalier | 5x100 | 57.1 mm | 14x5.5J |
| 1999 | Chevrolet Cavalier | 5x100 | 57.1 mm | 14x5.5J |
Factory wheel sizes on the Chevrolet Cavalier
Across the 4 Chevrolet Cavalier trims with a documented factory wheel, the OE diameter is 14 inch, width 5.5J. A forged wheel that keeps the 5x100 bolt pattern and the 57.1 mm hub bore and matches the factory offset listed on the model page bolts on without spacers or hub rings. Going one inch up in diameter with a lower-profile tyre keeps the rolling circumference inside the usual 1.5% tolerance; every extra 0.5J of width moves the outer lip about 6 mm outward at the same offset, and each 5 mm less offset moves the whole wheel 5 mm outward.
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Vehicles With the Same Hub as the Chevrolet Cavalier (5x100, 57.1 mm Bore)
In our database, 81 other vehicle entries from 10 makes use exactly the same 5x100 bolt pattern and 57.1 mm center bore. Factory wheels from these cars bolt on and center on the hub without rings; offset and width still have to be checked.
5x100 is used by 1.9% of the vehicle entries in our database (124 of 6,503); 69.4% of those also use a 57.1 mm center bore.
Offset and Backspacing: Factory Wheel vs Options
Backspacing ≈ width/2 + ET/25.4 + 0.5 in. "Inward" means closer to the suspension; "outward" means closer to the fender lip.
| Setup | Size | ET | Backspacing | Inward vs OE | Outward vs OE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory (OE) | 14x5.5J | ET42 | 4.90 in (125 mm) | — | — |
| Flush | 17x7.5J | ET35 | 5.63 in (143 mm) | +18 mm | +32 mm |
| Maximum | 18x8J | ET32 | 5.76 in (146 mm) | +22 mm | +42 mm |
Hub-Centric Rings for a 57.1 mm Center Bore
A wheel with a center bore larger than 57.1 mm needs a hub-centric ring. The most common combinations:
| Wheel bore | Ring size |
|---|---|
| 60.1 mm | 60.1 → 57.1 mm |
| 63.4 mm | 63.4 → 57.1 mm |
| 64.1 mm | 64.1 → 57.1 mm |
| 65.1 mm | 65.1 → 57.1 mm |
| 73.1 mm | 73.1 → 57.1 mm |
ANKUSI forged wheels are bored to exactly 57.1 mm for this vehicle, so no ring is needed.
Sources and Last Update
Bolt pattern and center bore were checked against at least two independent fitment references before publication.
This record is part of the open ANKUSI Wheel Fitment Dataset (DOI 10.5281/zenodo.23241521, CC BY 4.0).
Compiled by the ANKUSI Wheels engineering team, an IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certified forged wheel factory in Guangzhou.
FAQ
What is the bolt pattern on a Chevrolet Cavalier?
The Chevrolet Cavalier uses a 5x100 bolt pattern with a 57.1mm center bore across every Cavalier variant in our database (4 guides, 1999–2002).
What is the Chevrolet Cavalier center bore?
The hub-centric center bore is 57.1 mm. Aftermarket wheels should match this bore or use hub-centric rings so the hub, not the bolts, carries the load.
Do all Chevrolet Cavalier years share the same wheel fitment?
The bolt pattern and center bore are the same across the years we cover, but OE wheel width and offset differ by trim, so check the exact model line before choosing an aftermarket size.
Which forged wheels fit the Chevrolet Cavalier?
Any wheel drilled 5x100 with a 57.1mm hub bore in the offset range shown on the model guide. ANKUSI forges wheels to order for this exact specification, in 14–24 inch diameters, so no adapters or hub rings are needed.