What car has a 5x120 bolt pattern Chevy?
The Chevrolet Camaro and the Chevrolet SS use a 5x120 bolt pattern (5x120.65).
Although the 5x120 pattern is best known as BMW’s standard, a small number of General Motors vehicles—most notably the Camaro and the Holden Commodore-based Chevrolet SS—also use this lug arrangement. This article explains what the pattern means, which Chevrolets use it, and what to check if you’re swapping wheels.
Bolt pattern basics
Bolt pattern tells you how many studs (or bolts) the wheel hub has and the diameter of the circle those studs form. A 5x120 designation means five lug holes arranged on a 120 mm circle. The 5x120.65 variant simply refines that circle to 120.65 mm. Center bore size and wheel offset also influence fitment and mounting accuracy.
What the numbers mean
Five lug holes means the hub uses five bolts; the second number (120.65) is the diameter of the circle that passes through the centers of the lug holes, expressed in millimeters. Subtle differences in center bore and hub tolerance can affect fitment even among patterns that share the same bolt circle.
Chevrolet models that use 5x120 bolt pattern
The Chevrolet models known to use the 5x120 bolt pattern are listed below. This information covers production and widely documented export variants.
- Chevrolet Camaro — 5x120.65 bolt pattern (modern generations)
- Chevrolet SS — 5x120.65 bolt pattern (Holden Commodore-based, 2014 model year)
These entries reflect confirmed configurations; wheel compatibility can vary by market, year, and trim. Always verify the exact specification for your vehicle before purchasing wheels.
Why this pattern matters for wheel swaps
Even when two cars share a 5x120 bolt pattern, fitment isn’t guaranteed. Center bore size, hub seating, brake caliper clearance, and wheel offset all affect whether a wheel will mount cleanly and sit correctly relative to the fenders and brakes.
If you’re considering wheels from BMW or any other 5x120 vehicle for your Chevrolet Camaro or Chevy SS, consult your wheel supplier with your car’s year, trim, and brake setup. You may need hub-centric rings or spacers to ensure proper fitment and safety.
Summary
In short, the Chevrolet models that use a 5x120 bolt pattern are primarily the Camaro and the Chevrolet SS (5x120.65). While this pattern is BMW’s hallmark, it does appear on a small subset of GM vehicles due to Holden/GM collaboration and shared engineering. For any wheel swap, verify center bore, offset, brake clearance, and market-specific specifications to ensure a proper, safe fit.
