Cadillac CTS-V Wheels and Rims

Cadillac CTS-V Aftermarket Wheel Fitment

The Cadillac CTS-V is the performance version of the CTS sedan, produced across three generations from 2004 to 2019 with Brembo brakes on every one. Element Wheels measures the CTS-V across all four chassis we sell wheels for: the 1st gen Sedan (2004-2007), the 2nd gen Sedan (2009-2014), the 2nd gen Coupe (2011-2015), and the 3rd gen Sedan (2016-2019). The big surprise on the CTS-V is the bolt pattern transition. The 1st gen (2004-2007) ran a 6-lug 6x115 pattern, which is unusual on a performance sedan and not interchangeable with the rest of the CTS-V line. Every CTS-V from 2009 forward moved to a 5-lug 5x120 pattern. The 3rd gen Sedan also carries a "very tall front brake" trap where most 19 inch wheels do not clear the front caliper. This page is specifically for the CTS-V; the standard CTS lineup lives at /wheels/cadillac/cts and the modern CT5-V (the successor to the CTS-V) lives at /wheels/cadillac/ct5-v.

Find Your Cadillac CTS-V Generation

Pick your chassis to see wheels and rims that fit your specific CTS-V. The first check is lug count. 6 studs means a 2004-2007 1st gen Sedan. 5 studs means a 2009 or newer CTS-V (Sedan or Coupe). The wheels do not bolt across that transition.

The Cadillac CTS-V Bolt Pattern

The CTS-V has run two bolt patterns across its three generations. The 1st gen Sedan (2004-2007) ran 6x115 with a 70.3mm hub bore. That 6-lug pattern is unusual on a performance sedan and is the single most common fitment trap on the CTS-V line, because most aftermarket wheels marketed for "Cadillac CTS-V" without a year filter assume the later 5-lug pattern. From 2009 forward, every CTS-V (2nd gen Sedan, 2nd gen Coupe, and 3rd gen Sedan) moved to 5x120 with a 66.9mm hub bore. The 5-lug pattern is shared with a wide range of GM rear-drive performance cars from the same era and gives the 2009-and-newer CTS-V a much deeper aftermarket wheel selection than the 1st gen.

The easiest check is lug count. 6 studs means the 2004-2007 1st gen Sedan on 6x115. 5 studs means a 2009 or newer CTS-V on 5x120. The wheels do not bolt across that transition; a 6-lug wheel from a 1st gen will not fit any 2nd or 3rd gen CTS-V, and vice versa. Within the 2009-and-newer 5x120 line, the wheels are interchangeable in terms of stud pattern but the offset and brake clearance windows differ by generation, especially on the 3rd gen Sedan.

Why the CTS-V Generation and Brembo Hardware Matter

Every CTS-V ever built ships with Brembo brakes. The hardware grew across the generations: the 1st gen ran a Brembo big brake package matched to its 400 horsepower supercharged V8. The 2nd gen Sedan and Coupe grew the brakes to handle 556 horsepower. The 3rd gen Sedan grew them again for the 640 horsepower LT4 supercharged V8, and the 3rd gen front brake is tall enough that most 19 inch aftermarket wheels do not clear the front caliper. That is a real-world trap we have measured. On the 3rd gen Sedan, plan on 20 inch as the practical minimum aftermarket diameter and confirm the specific wheel was fit-tested against the 3rd gen front brake before ordering.

The 2nd gen Coupe is the only CTS-V we measure as must-staggered (the Sedans accept either square or light-stagger as an aftermarket option). The Coupe also carries the 295 rear tire trap: to run a 295-width tire on the rear, the wheel offset must be +30mm or higher. We flag this before shipping. Compare against the rest of the Cadillac lineup at our Cadillac wheels and rims hub.

How We Confirm Fitment on Cadillac CTS-V Wheels

Element Wheels measures fitment on the platforms we sell wheels for, including every CTS-V generation. For the CTS-V that means clearance from the wheel to the fender, gap between the back of the wheel and the suspension, Brembo front caliper height (this is the critical one on the 3rd gen Sedan with its tall front brake), hub bore confirmation, lug stud height, rear tire clearance on the must-staggered 2nd gen Coupe, and turning clearance. We measure directly on the sedan or coupe. We do not pull these from manufacturer spec sheets the way most retailers do.

That measurement work is what produced the 3rd gen tall-brake warning and the +30mm minimum offset on a 295 rear tire on the 2nd gen Coupe. It is also why every wheel we recommend is backed by our Fitment Guarantee. If a wheel does not fit, we pick up the wheels and refund 100 percent. No risk to you.

Cadillac CTS-V Wheels and Rims FAQ

Get Cadillac CTS-V Wheels Right the First Time

Pick your chassis above to see wheels and rims that fit. We measure on the CTS-V across all four chassis (1st gen 6-lug Sedan, 2nd gen 5-lug Sedan, 2nd gen 5-lug Coupe, 3rd gen 5-lug Sedan), account for the tall 3rd gen front brake, and flag the 295 rear tire offset rule on the Coupe. Find your fit and start enjoying your build sooner.