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Chevrolet Traverse — Bolt Pattern & Wheel Fitment
The Chevrolet Traverse bolt pattern varies by model year: 6x120 (6x4.72) for 2018–2023 (candidate); 6x132 (6x5.2) for 2013–2017 (candidate). Find your model year below before buying wheels.
Chevrolet Traverse bolt pattern by year
2018-2023 2nd gen Traverse bolt pattern 2nd gen (US), all-new 2018 (incl. 2024 Traverse Limited carry-over)
| Bolt pattern | 6x120 (6x4.72) |
|---|---|
| Center bore | 67.1 mm |
| Thread pitch | M14x1.5 |
| Lug torque | 140 lb-ft |
| OEM wheel sizes | 18-inch (rim diameter implied by the GM-printed 255/65R18 tire size; width unverified), 20-inch (rim diameter implied by the GM-printed 255/55R20 tire size; width unverified) |
| OEM offset | unverified |
| OEM tire sizes | 255/65R18, 255/55R20, (GM prints these two sizes in the high-speed inflation text/table and tire-chain section; not necessarily every factory size - full fitment is on the door-jamb Tire and Loading Information label) |
Sources (4) — what has been checked so far
- Owner's manual 2018 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual (419 pp., part 23168733C, 2018FEB02 3rd print), downloaded and text-extracted — open document
Full citation and quoted values
2018 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual (419 pp., part 23168733C, 2018FEB02 3rd print), downloaded and text-extracted. "Capacities and Specifications" (PDF p.379, printed p.378). Exact: "Wheel Nut Torque 190 N·m | 140 lb ft". Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation (PDF p.328, printed p.327): "Vehicles with 255/65R18 or 255/55R20 size tires require inflation pressure adjustment when driving the vehicle at speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher." Tire Chains (PDF p.340, printed p.339): "If the vehicle has a tire size other than 255/65R18, do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance."
- Owner's manual 2020 Chevrolet Traverse Owner's Manual (382 pp.), read — open document
Full citation and quoted values
2020 Chevrolet Traverse Owner's Manual (382 pp.), read. "Capacities and Specifications" (PDF p.343, printed p.342). Exact: "Wheel Nut Torque 190 N·m | 140 lb ft" (same table: Fuel Tank Front-Wheel Drive 73.4 L / 19.4 gal, All-Wheel Drive 82.1 L / 21.7 gal). PDF p.292 (printed p.291): "Vehicles with 255/65R18 or 255/55R20 size tires require inflation pressure adjustment when driving the vehicle at speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher." Tire Chains (PDF p.304, printed p.303): "If the vehicle has a tire size other than 255/65R18, do not use tire chains."
- Owner's manual 2022 Chevrolet Traverse Owner's Manual (383 pp.), read — open document
Full citation and quoted values
2022 Chevrolet Traverse Owner's Manual (383 pp.), read. "Capacities and Specifications" (PDF p.351, printed p.350). Exact: "Wheel Nut Torque 190 N·m | 140 lb ft". "High Speed Operation Inflation Pressures" table (PDF p.306, printed p.305): "Tire Size | Cold Inflation Pressure kPa (psi) | 255/65R18 | 280 kPa (41 psi) | 255/55R20 | 280 kPa (41 psi)". Tire Chains (PDF p.315, printed p.314): "If the vehicle has a tire size other than 255/65R18, do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance." The 2021 book (same URL pattern, 369 pp.) prints the same torque on PDF p.337 (printed p.336) and the same table on PDF p.293 (printed p.292); the 2019 book (part 84149414C) prints the torque on PDF p.388 (printed p.387).
- Owner's manual 2023 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual (367 pp., part 84999704B, 2022AUG09 2nd print), read — open document
Full citation and quoted values
2023 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual (367 pp., part 84999704B, 2022AUG09 2nd print), read. "Capacities and Specifications" (PDF p.335, printed p.334). Exact: "Wheel Nut Torque 190 N·m | 140 lb ft". "High Speed Operation Inflation Pressures" (PDF p.293, printed p.292): "255/65R18 | 280 kPa (41 psi) | 255/55R20 | 280 kPa (41 psi)". The 2024 Traverse Limited Owner's Manual (part 85670267A, 2023NOV08) prints the identical torque on PDF p.335 (printed p.334) and identical table on PDF p.293 (printed p.292).
Documents are linked at the manufacturer's own site, not re-hosted here; they remain the manufacturer's copyright.
2013-2017 1st gen Traverse bolt pattern 1st gen (US), facelift 2013
| Bolt pattern | 6x132 (6x5.2) |
|---|---|
| Center bore | 66.9 mm |
| Thread pitch | M14x1.5 |
| Lug torque | 140 lb-ft |
| OEM wheel sizes | unverified - no wheel size or width printed in the MY2013, MY2015, MY2016 or MY2017 Traverse owner's manuals |
| OEM offset | unverified |
| OEM tire sizes | unverified - no tire size printed in the MY2013, MY2015, MY2016 or MY2017 Traverse owner's manuals (sizes are on the door-jamb Tire and Loading Information label); the Tire Chains section says only "Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance." |
Sources (3) — what has been checked so far
- Owner's manual 2013 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual (444 pp.), downloaded and text-extracted — open document
Full citation and quoted values
2013 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual (444 pp.), downloaded and text-extracted. Section 12 "Technical Data" > "Capacities and Specifications" (PDF p.398, printed p.12-2). Exact: "Wheel Nut Torque 190 N·m | 140 lb ft" (same table: Fuel Tank 83.3 L / 22.0 gal, Transfer Case Fluid 1.0 L / 1.0 qt). Tire Chains (PDF p.353, printed p.10-55): "Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance." No tire size, bolt circle, thread or bore printed.
- Owner's manual 2015 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual (433 pp., 4th print), read — open document
Full citation and quoted values
2015 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual (433 pp., 4th print), read. "Capacities and Specifications" (PDF p.391, printed p.12-2). Exact: "Wheel Nut Torque 190 N·m | 140 lb ft".
- Owner's manual 2017 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual (392 pp., 2nd print), read — open document
Full citation and quoted values
2017 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual (392 pp., 2nd print), read. "Capacities and Specifications" (PDF p.356, printed p.355). Exact: "Wheel Nut Torque 190 N·m | 140 lb ft" (same table: Cooling System 11.3 L / 11.9 qt, Fuel Tank 83.3 L / 22.0 gal). Tire Chains (PDF p.315, printed p.314): "Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance." The 2016 book (392 pp., 2nd print, owners_manuals_browse/2016/2k16traverse2ndPrint.pdf) prints the identical torque line on PDF p.356 (printed p.355).
Documents are linked at the manufacturer's own site, not re-hosted here; they remain the manufacturer's copyright.
Chevrolet Traverse bolt pattern — frequently asked
What is the Chevrolet Traverse bolt pattern?
It depends on the model year: 2018-2023 is 6x120 (6x4.72), not yet verified; 2013-2017 is 6x132 (6x5.2), not yet verified. Wheels from one pattern will not fit the other.
Do all Traverse model years have the same bolt pattern?
No. 2018-2023 is 6x120 (6x4.72), not yet verified; 2013-2017 is 6x132 (6x5.2), not yet verified. Check the model year before buying wheels.
What is the 2nd gen Traverse bolt pattern?
The 2018–2023 Chevrolet Traverse 2nd gen bolt pattern is 6x120 (6x4.72), six lugs on a 120 mm pitch circle, a candidate value not yet OEM-verified.
What is the 1st gen Traverse bolt pattern?
The 2013–2017 Chevrolet Traverse 1st gen bolt pattern is 6x132 (6x5.2), six lugs on a 132 mm pitch circle, a candidate value not yet OEM-verified.
Is the Chevrolet Traverse 6x120 pattern the same as 6x4.72?
Yes. 6x120 is the metric notation and 6x4.72 the inch notation of the same bolt pattern (120 mm ÷ 25.4). Every vehicle on it is listed on the 6x120 pattern page.
Is the Chevrolet Traverse 6x132 pattern the same as 6x5.2?
Yes. 6x132 is the metric notation and 6x5.2 the inch notation of the same bolt pattern (132 mm ÷ 25.4). Every vehicle on it is listed on the 6x132 pattern page.
Will 6x114.3 (6x4.5) wheels fit a 6x120 Traverse?
No. The Traverse (2018-2023) is 6x120; 6x114.3 is 5.7 mm smaller and not interchangeable.
Will 6x130 (6x5.12) wheels fit a 6x132 Traverse?
No. The Traverse (2013-2017) is 6x132; 6x130 is 2 mm smaller and not interchangeable.
Will 6x135 (6x5.31) wheels fit a 6x132 Traverse?
No. The Traverse (2013-2017) is 6x132; 6x135 is 3 mm larger and not interchangeable.
Will 6x127 (6x5) wheels fit a 6x132 Traverse?
No. The Traverse (2013-2017) is 6x132; 6x127 is 5 mm smaller and not interchangeable.
Which other vehicles use the same 6x120 bolt pattern as the Traverse?
In our database: Chevrolet Colorado (not yet verified). Same pattern is not the same wheel — center bore and stud thread still have to match; see the 6x120 pattern page.
Which other vehicles use the same 6x132 bolt pattern as the Traverse?
No other vehicle in our database uses 6x132 yet.
What is the lug nut torque for a Chevrolet Traverse?
2018-2023: 140 lb-ft; 2013-2017: 140 lb-ft. Use a torque wrench and the manufacturer figure for your exact year; aftermarket wheels may specify their own.
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