WheelOffset

2012 Chevrolet Sonic Wheel Offset

ET39 · ET42

Quick specs

OEM offset
ET39 · ET42
Wheel size
6x15 · 6x16 · 5.5x14 · 7x18 · 7.5x18 · 6.5x17
Backspacing
4.54 in · 4.29 in · 5.15 in · 5.40 in · 4.90 in
Bolt pattern
5×105
Center bore
56.6 mm
Tire size
Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

ConfigurationFrontRearOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
1.4T · 1.4L, LUV, I4, Petrol6x156.5x17ET39 / ET424.54 in195/65R15 / 205/50R175x10556.6 mmM12 x 1.5
1.4T · 1.4L, LUV, I4, Petrol6x166.5x17ET39 / ET424.54 in205/55R16 / 205/50R175x10556.6 mmM12 x 1.5
1.4T · 1.4L, LUV, I4, Petrol5.5x146.5x17ET39 / ET424.29 in185/75R14 / 205/50R175x10556.6 mmM12 x 1.5
1.4T · 1.4L, LUV, I4, Petrol7x186.5x17ET425.15 in205/45R18 / 205/50R175x10556.6 mmM12 x 1.5
1.4T · 1.4L, LUV, I4, Petrol7.5x186.5x17ET425.40 in215/45R18 / 205/50R175x10556.6 mmM12 x 1.5
1.8i · 1.8L, LUW, I4, Petrol6x156.5x17ET39 / ET424.54 in195/65R15 / 205/50R175x10556.6 mmM12 x 1.5
1.8i · 1.8L, LUW, I4, Petrol6x166.5x17ET39 / ET424.54 in205/55R16 / 205/50R175x10556.6 mmM12 x 1.5
1.8i · 1.8L, LUW, I4, Petrol5.5x146.5x17ET39 / ET424.29 in185/75R14 / 205/50R175x10556.6 mmM12 x 1.5
1.8i · 1.8L, LUW, I4, Petrol7x186.5x17ET425.15 in205/45R18 / 205/50R175x10556.6 mmM12 x 1.5
1.8i · 1.8L, LUW, I4, Petrol7.5x186.5x17ET425.40 in215/45R18 / 205/50R175x10556.6 mmM12 x 1.5
1.6i · 1.6L, LDE, I4, Petrol6x156.5x17ET39 / ET424.54 in195/65R15 / 205/50R175x10556.6 mmM12 x 1.5
1.6i · 1.6L, LDE, I4, Petrol6x166.5x17ET39 / ET424.54 in205/55R16 / 205/50R175x10556.6 mmM12 x 1.5
1.6i · 1.6L, LDE, I4, Petrol5.5x146.5x17ET39 / ET424.29 in185/75R14 / 205/50R175x10556.6 mmM12 x 1.5
1.6i · 1.6L, LDE, I4, Petrol7x186.5x17ET425.15 in205/45R18 / 205/50R175x10556.6 mmM12 x 1.5
1.6i · 1.6L, LDE, I4, Petrol7.5x186.5x17ET425.40 in215/45R18 / 205/50R175x10556.6 mmM12 x 1.5

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Wheels and hardware for this vehicle

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Lug hardware

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  • White Knight Chrome M12x1.50 Bulge Acorn Lug Nut, 20 Count

    M12 x 1.5

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  • White Knight 3807BK-20AM Black Chrome M12x1.50 Spline Lug Nut, 20 items

    M12 x 1.5

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Wheel locks

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  • MCGARD Chrome Cone Seat M12 x 1.5 Wheel Locks

    M12 x 1.5 · lock

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  • Gorilla Automotive Wheel Locks With Washer (M12x1.50)

    M12 x 1.5 · lock

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Real-World 2012 Chevrolet Sonic 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:

  • 18-inch — 1 documented build

1 documented build.

2012 Chevrolet Sonic custom wheel setup

18×8.5 ET35

Documented on a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires
205/40R18
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7 ET42 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Outer edge 26 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
  • Inner edge 12.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
  • Width +1.5" vs OEM
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More specs for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic

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.