Chevrolet Traverse Wheels and Rims

Chevrolet Traverse Aftermarket Wheel Fitment

The Chevrolet Traverse is Chevrolet's full-size three-row crossover SUV and one of the longer-running platforms in the GM crossover lineup. It is on its third generation, with a meaningful platform change between the 1st and 2nd gen. The 1st gen Traverse (2009-2017) ran on the Lambda platform with a 6x132 bolt pattern and a 74.5mm hub bore. The 2nd gen (2018-2023) moved to the new GM C1XX platform and the bolt pattern changed to 6x120 with a 66.9mm hub bore. The 3rd gen (2024 and up) continues the C1XX 6x120 spec. The two 6-lug patterns look similar at a glance but the difference is 12mm of bolt circle (132mm vs 120mm), and the hub bore changes too, so wheels do not cross between the 1st gen and the 2nd or 3rd gen. Element Wheels tracks Traverse fitment by generation. The factory configuration is square (same width front and rear) on every generation.

Find Your Chevrolet Traverse Generation

Pick your year range to see wheels and rims that fit your specific Traverse. The bolt pattern changes at the 2018 platform transition, then stays consistent through the 3rd gen. Confirm your year before ordering since the 1st gen and 2nd gen wheels do not interchange.

The Chevrolet Traverse Bolt Pattern

The Traverse has used two combinations of bolt pattern and hub bore across its three generations. The 1st gen (2009-2017) ran 6x132 with a 74.5mm hub bore, the GM Lambda platform spec shared with the same-era GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave. The 2nd gen (2018-2023) and the 3rd gen (2024 and up) both run 6x120 with a 66.9mm hub bore on the newer GM C1XX platform. The lug count is 6 across every generation. The thread pitch is M14x1.5.

The two 6-lug patterns are close enough on paper that buyers occasionally try to cross wheels between a 1st gen and a 2nd or 3rd gen Traverse. They do not cross. The bolt circle is 132mm on the older platform versus 120mm on the newer platform, a 12mm difference that is well outside the tolerance any wheel can absorb. The hub bore is also different (74.5mm versus 66.9mm). Confirm your year before ordering. Compare across the rest of the Chevrolet lineup at our Chevrolet wheels and rims hub.

Why the 2018 Platform Transition Changed the Fitment Window

The 2018 model year was a full redesign for the Traverse. GM moved the Traverse from the older Lambda platform (the 1st gen) to the new C1XX architecture, which is the same crossover platform that underpins the current GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave. The platform change shifted the bolt pattern to 6x120, reduced the hub bore to 66.9mm, and brought new suspension geometry. The aftermarket fitment window changed at the same time. The 1st gen ran 17 to 24 inch wheels with a wider width range (7.5 to 10 inch). The 2nd gen narrowed the width window to 8 to 9 inch, and the 3rd gen has opened it back up to 8 to 10 inch in our measured catalog. Bolt pattern and hub bore stay the same between the 2nd and 3rd gen even though the SUV's exterior was fully redesigned in 2024.

The RS trim on the 2nd gen and the higher-trim 3rd gen Traverse models do not change the bolt-on architecture. Bolt pattern, hub bore, and lug spec are identical across the trims within each generation. The variable is wheel size, since the higher trims ship with larger factory wheels from the dealer (20 inch on RS and Premier trims versus 18 inch on base trims).

How We Confirm Fitment on Chevrolet Traverse Wheels

Element Wheels measures fitment on the platforms we sell wheels for, including all three Traverse generations. For the Traverse that means clearance from the wheel to the fender, gap between the back of the wheel and the suspension, brake caliper height, hub protrusion, lug seat depth, and turning clearance with the larger 22 to 24 inch wheel diameters installed on the 3rd gen builds. At our fitment facility in Chandler, Arizona, the Element Wheels team measures directly on the physical platforms we support. We don't pull specs from manufacturer sheets the way most retailers do.

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.

Chevrolet Traverse Wheels and Rims FAQ

Get Chevrolet Traverse Wheels Right the First Time

Pick your generation above to see wheels and rims that fit. We measure on the Traverse platform across the 1st gen Lambda, the 2nd gen C1XX, and the current 3rd gen C1XX, and flag the bolt pattern change at the 2018 platform transition. Find your fit and start enjoying your build sooner.