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Larger hub and brakes to handle the heavier and more powerful diesel variant = smart in my books.
OEM Steel / Winter Wheels for Diesel Snow Tires
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OMGoodness I wanted to thank TOMKO for the OEM GM 16 inch rim number...you saved me a lot of aggravation.
The local GM dealership had them in stock for $70 each and I got 4.
Perfect fit.
The local GM dealership had them in stock for $70 each and I got 4.
Perfect fit.
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Called my dealer today thinking I better get one of these rims 13259235 quote was 193.00 and we need to order. Guess that's why my timing belt change was so high.
Did find one on the net for 75.00 through original wheels. I have over 106000 miles on original OEM tires with several plugs. Not ready to replace yet, still lot of life left in them
Did find one on the net for 75.00 through original wheels. I have over 106000 miles on original OEM tires with several plugs. Not ready to replace yet, still lot of life left in them
You want to verify the backspacing. The Cruze diesel wheels have 44mm offset. I found a set of wheels from a Chev Orlando that fit. They have 41mm backspacing.
One thing I did run into was the wheel nuts. Once you put a set of steel wheels on, you will find that the studs are too long for the stock 'dressed' nuts. You will have to get a set of open lug nuts. I didn't and ended up popping the chrome cover off. Then I had a vibration problem. With the chrome covers, you cannot torque the nuts properly as they 'bottom out' on the studs.
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Not sure what your source is but I've personally measured my factory wheels and they are 41mm offset.
As for your nuts not being long enough I can only state that my factory nuts on the Orlando wheels fit perfectly - and have done so now for the third winter.
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Orlando is no longer available in Canada. Not sure why, but it wasn't exactly the kind of thing you'd take to your local show and shine. IIRC I paid $60 a wheel. Maybe you could source them out of a Canadian dealership to see if the pricing is more reasonable.
I agree on used wheels. They give me the creeps.
I once bought a brand new in the box Cadillac wheel for about half of what I'd normally pay. Looked 100% legit - and I'm a picky SOB sometimes. Well, after just two years of occasional summer use don't you know that the chrome started peeling off that wheel. Whereas the four I bought directly from GM still look brand new to this day. So whoever it was on eBay managed to get a hold of finished product that was rejected by GMSPO QC. I got what I deserved. And so much for saving ~$350. Another lesson learned in life about not really saving money.
Also Gator we're now in spring so it's kind of low season for buying snow tires. What's up with the weather in Columbus?
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75 degrees tomorrow just 40 today Tomko, not looking for winter tires. Looking for a spare. Im still running original OEMs and have 106000 miles on them. In the last couple months had to plug a couple of them but there is still at least 50000 miles left on them. So I hate to replace them even though they made it past there wear life.
My question is running one miss matched size on the front could it lead to trans damage. Back no problems
My question is running one miss matched size on the front could it lead to trans damage. Back no problems
I looked at the stamping on the back of the wheel.
This is the back of a Buick Verano wheel. The two cars use the same wheel size as the Cruze diesel is based on the Verano powertrain. You will see something similar on the back of the diesel wheel.
Regardless, 41 or 44mm - a 3mm difference isn't much. Just a bit more than 3/32".
I have a spare from a 2005 or so Pontiac Grand Prix. Fits just fine - in that it clears the brakes - and is only an inch or so shorter than the Cruze wheel. You should be ok with a difference in wheel size as long you don't go too fast or too far. Thats what differentials are for.
If you need to go fast or far, then swap the flat front for a good back tire and put the spare on the back.
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In what way is the Cruze diesel based on the Verano Powertrain?
From what I read, GM wanted the Cruze diesel to be a quiet car so they used the sound deadening technology from the Verano for use on the diesel to help keep it quiet. Apparently the suspension design is part of the sound deadening technology. The Verano has rear disc brakes so we got that when they took the rear suspension from the Verano. I suppose the front hubs are Verano parts too. The two cars are base upon the same platform so the parts are interchangeable. This is why our wheel bolt spacing is 115mm.
Note that the Cruze diesel has a different rear suspension design from the regular Cruze models.
Prior to buying this car, I was looking at the Verano because it was advertised as the quietest car in its class. I like quiet. Further reading led me to the Cruze Diesel where I learned about the common parts. Quiet car plus cool power train was a winner for me.
Check here:
Chevy Cruze Diesel Attracting Buyers With Quiet Engine, Extended Range | Technology content from WardsAuto
and here:
2014 Cruze Diesel: Road Test | GM Authority
Note that the Cruze diesel has a different rear suspension design from the regular Cruze models.
Prior to buying this car, I was looking at the Verano because it was advertised as the quietest car in its class. I like quiet. Further reading led me to the Cruze Diesel where I learned about the common parts. Quiet car plus cool power train was a winner for me.
Check here:
Chevy Cruze Diesel Attracting Buyers With Quiet Engine, Extended Range | Technology content from WardsAuto
and here:
2014 Cruze Diesel: Road Test | GM Authority
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As far as I know, the basic design of the Cruze, Cruze TD and Verano suspensions is identical. The cars share the same platform and along with that, the same suspension design (basic struts up front, twist beam trailing arm with separate coils and shocks rear).
The calibration of the suspension between models is what's different. They all have custom shock and spring rates based on weight differences and desired ride characteristics.
The 115mm bolt pattern comes with the heavier vehicle weight and larger front brakes (like the Verano). The way I understand it, the TD was not part of the original Cruze plan and to make it work they used the heavier duty parts from the Verano which has more powerful drive trains and weighs more.
The sound deadening techniques from the Verano were used, absolutely. But I don't think that has anything to do with the suspension design. If it does, it likely doesn't go beyond using softer bushings or something similar.
The calibration of the suspension between models is what's different. They all have custom shock and spring rates based on weight differences and desired ride characteristics.
The 115mm bolt pattern comes with the heavier vehicle weight and larger front brakes (like the Verano). The way I understand it, the TD was not part of the original Cruze plan and to make it work they used the heavier duty parts from the Verano which has more powerful drive trains and weighs more.
The sound deadening techniques from the Verano were used, absolutely. But I don't think that has anything to do with the suspension design. If it does, it likely doesn't go beyond using softer bushings or something similar.
The Verano spare would work fine. As an aside, I bought a set of 17" Verano wheels from a wrecker for $125 each. It was such a great deal that I wonder if the wrecker didn't know what he had. Mind you, this was a 100 mi drive outside the city. If they were at a place closer to the city, then they could have been double the price.
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Has anyone tried rims off a Malibu? I have a line on a set of rims and tires off of a 2016 Malibu. They are 215/60/16 and from my research Malibu rims are 5 115.
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