WheelOffset

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Wheel Offset

ET42 · ET45 · ET41

Quick specs

OEM offset
ET42 · ET45 · ET41
Wheel size
8x18 · 8.5x19 · 8x17 · 7.5x16 · 7x17
Backspacing
5.65 in · 6.02 in · 5.61 in · 5.36 in · 5.11 in
Bolt pattern
5×120
Center bore
67.4 mm, 67.1 mm
Tire size
Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

ConfigurationFrontRearOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
2.0T · 2.0L, I4, Petrol8x189x18ET42 / ET305.65 in235/50R185x12067.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0T · 2.0L, I4, Petrol8.5x19—ET456.02 in245/40R195x12067.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.4 · I4, Hybrid8x17—ET415.61 in225/55R175x12067.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.5 · I4, Petrol7.5x16—ET415.36 in215/60R165x12067.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.5 · I4, Petrol8x17—ET415.61 in225/55R175x12067.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.5 · I4, Petrol8x189x18ET42 / ET305.65 in235/50R185x12067.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.5 · I4, Petrol8.5x19—ET456.02 in245/40R195x12067.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0D · 2.0L, I4, Diesel7x178x18ET41 / ET425.11 in225/50R17 / 225/45R185x12067.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0D · 2.0L, I4, Diesel7x178x18ET41 / ET425.11 in225/55R17 / 225/45R185x12067.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0D · 2.0L, I4, Diesel8x188x18ET425.65 in245/45R18 / 225/45R185x12067.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0D · 2.0L, I4, Diesel8.5x198x18ET45 / ET426.02 in245/40R19 / 225/45R185x12067.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.4 · 2.4L, LE9, I4, Petrol7x178x18ET41 / ET425.11 in225/50R17 / 225/45R185x12067.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.4 · 2.4L, LE9, I4, Petrol7x178x18ET41 / ET425.11 in225/55R17 / 225/45R185x12067.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.4 · 2.4L, LE9, I4, Petrol8x188x18ET425.65 in245/45R18 / 225/45R185x12067.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.4 · 2.4L, LE9, I4, Petrol8.5x198x18ET45 / ET426.02 in245/40R19 / 225/45R185x12067.1 mmM14 x 1.5
3.0i · 3.0L, V6, Petrol8x189x18ET42 / ET305.65 in235/50R185x12067.1 mmM14 x 1.5
3.0i · 3.0L, V6, Petrol8.5x19—ET456.02 in245/40R195x12067.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.6T · I4, Petrol8x17—ET415.61 in225/55R175x12067.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.6T · I4, Petrol7.5x16—ET415.36 in225/60R165x12067.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.6T · I4, Petrol8x189x18ET42 / ET305.65 in235/50R185x12067.1 mmM14 x 1.5
1.6T · I4, Petrol8.5x19—ET456.02 in245/40R195x12067.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol7.5x16—ET415.36 in225/60R165x12067.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol8x17—ET415.61 in225/55R175x12067.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol8x189x18ET42 / ET305.65 in235/50R185x12067.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol8.5x19—ET456.02 in245/40R195x12067.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.4i · I4, Petrol8x17—ET415.61 in225/55R175x12067.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.4i · I4, Petrol7.5x16—ET415.36 in225/60R165x12067.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.4i · I4, Petrol8x189x18ET42 / ET305.65 in235/50R185x12067.1 mmM14 x 1.5
2.4i · I4, Petrol8.5x19—ET456.02 in245/40R195x12067.1 mmM14 x 1.5

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Wheels and hardware for this vehicle

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Lug hardware

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  • MIKKUPPA M12x1.5 Lug Nuts - Replacement for 2006-2019 Ford Fusion, 2000-2019 Ford Focus, 2001-2019 Ford Escape Aftermarket Wheel - 20pcs Chrome Closed End Lug Nuts

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  • White Knight 1309-1S-20AM Chrome M14x1.50 Open-End Bulge Acorn Lug Nut, 20 Pack

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Real-World 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Wheel Setups

Observed aftermarket setups from documented Modified1 builds. These are individual build records — not OEM specifications and not clearance guarantees for every vehicle.

Common custom wheel sizes

Among builds in our database for this model year:

  • 21-inch — 1 documented build

1 documented build.

2014 Chevrolet Malibu custom wheel setup

Staggered · 21×9 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Niche Essen - M146

Front
21×9 · 245/35R21
Rear
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Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8.5 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Diameter +2" vs OEM
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More specs for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu

OEM offsets are catalog configurations, not an aftermarket “safe ET range.” Matching offset alone does not confirm clearance. Documented custom builds are observed setups only.