FRENES

Chevrolet Caprice PCD

1971–1977
VERIFIED
⌀78.1
PCD5x127 or 5x120.65
Centre bore78.1 or 70.3 mm
Offset (ET)ET8
Fixing type-
Tightening torque120 Nm
⚠ This model comes with 5x127 or 5x120.65 depending on the year or version. Check on an original wheel or with a professional before buying anything.
Hub centric rings 78.1 mm → Wheel spacers 5x127(partner link) Change PCD (PCD adapter)(partner link) Sheet for your mechanic

Fitting wheels on a Chevrolet Caprice

A Chevrolet Caprice (1971–1977) uses a 5x127 or 5x120.65 PCD and a centre bore of 78.1 or 70.3 mm. Any wheel must match the vehicle's PCD exactly: there is no tolerance, unless you use a PCD adapter.

  • PCD: 5x127 or 5x120.65 required. See all vehicles with 5x127.
  • Centre bore: the wheel must have a centre bore of 78.1 mm or more. If it is larger (as with most aftermarket wheels), add a hub centric ring wheel centre bore → 78.1 mm.
  • Offset: the original is ET8. Compare your future wheel with the offset calculator (your vehicle is already selected) to see how many millimetres further in or out it will sit.
  • Fixings: thread -, tightened to 120 Nm. The nuts or bolts must have the same seat (conical, spherical or flat) as the wheel.

All recorded versions (3)

The original specs vary with the year, trim or wheel size. Identify your version from the tyre size marked on the sidewall.

VersionPCDCentre boreWheelOffsetTyre
Version 1 5x127 78.1 mm — — —
Version 2 5x120.65 70.3 mm — — —
Version 3 5x127 78.1 mm — ET8 —

Vehicles with the same PCD and centre bore

Same 5x127 PCD and same 78.1 mm centre bore: wheels from these vehicles bolt on and centre on a Chevrolet Caprice without rings. Offset, width, diameter and caliper clearance still need checking.

Chevrolet Astro Van 1985–2003 Chevrolet C10 1973–1987 Chevrolet Biscayne 1971–1976 Chevrolet G20 Van 1971–1996 Chevrolet Impala 1957–1971 Chevrolet Bel Air 1955–1970 Buick Roadmaster 1991–1998 GMC Safari 1985–2002 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham 1977–1986 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1976–1992 Cadillac Seville 1975–1979 Ford Thunderbird 1973–1978 Pontiac Catalina 1971–1976 Oldsmobile Tornado 1966–1978 Buick Riviera 1964–1978

Will wheels from another vehicle fit your Caprice?

Choose the vehicle the wheels come from: we compare the hub, then each original wheel to the millimetre.

Frequently asked questions

What is the PCD of a Chevrolet Caprice?

A Chevrolet Caprice (1971–1977) can have a 5x127 or 5x120.65 PCD depending on the version: check on an original wheel.

Does a Chevrolet Caprice need a hub centric ring?

The centre bore (hub diameter) of a Chevrolet Caprice is 78.1 or 70.3 mm. A wheel with a larger centre bore is fitted with a hub centric ring that brings it down to the hub diameter. A wheel with a smaller centre bore cannot be fitted.

What offset (ET) for a Chevrolet Caprice?

The recorded original offset is ET8 depending on the version and wheel size. A lower ET pushes the wheel outwards, a higher ET pulls it inwards: check wheel well and caliper clearance before making any change.

What tightening torque for the wheels of a Chevrolet Caprice?

The specified tightening torque is 120 Nm for - fixings. Tighten in a criss-cross pattern with a torque wrench and check the tightness again after about fifty kilometres.

Which vehicles have the same PCD as a Chevrolet Caprice?

With the same PCD (5x127) and the same centre bore (78.1 mm), these include: Chevrolet Astro Van, Chevrolet C10, Chevrolet Biscayne, Chevrolet G20 Van. Offset, width and rim diameter still need checking for each vehicle.

Does a value look wrong, or is a version missing? Let us know, we check every report.