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Wheels from Chevrolet Nubira on Opel Karl: compatible?

Yes, the hub is identical

Same 4x100 PCD and same 56.6 mm centre bore: wheels from Chevrolet Nubira bolt on and centre on Opel Karl without rings. You still need to check the offset and tyres, detailed below.

Chevrolet Nubira1997–2003Opel Karlfrom 2015
PCD4x100 / 4x114.34x100
Centre bore56.6 mm56.6 mm
ThreadEcrous - 12x1.50-
Original wheels ≈6Jx14 ET49
≈6Jx14 ET44		 5Jx14 ET38

≈: width estimated from the original tyre size.

Wheel by wheel: offset and tyres

Each original wheel from Chevrolet Nubira is compared with the one from Opel Karl of the same diameter: how much closer the wheel gets to the shock absorber or how far it sticks out of the wheel arch, and whether the tyre keeps the same overall diameter.

  • ≈6Jx14 ET49 · 185/65R14 — Check on the car

    Compared with the original 5Jx14 ET38 on Opel Karl: shock absorber side +23.7 mm, wheel arch side +1.7 mm, tyre diameter +4.6 % : fit it with the original tyre size of Opel Karl (165/65R14), not that of Chevrolet Nubira. Comparison for guidance only (estimated width). Check in detail

  • ≈6Jx14 ET44 · 185/65R14 — Check on the car

    Compared with the original 5Jx14 ET38 on Opel Karl: shock absorber side +18.7 mm, wheel arch side +6.7 mm, tyre diameter +4.6 % : fit it with the original tyre size of Opel Karl (165/65R14), not that of Chevrolet Nubira. Comparison for guidance only (estimated width). Check in detail

Before fitting the wheels

An identical hub is not enough: offset, width and diameter change the position of the wheel, and larger calipers can touch a smaller wheel. Original wheels often use bolts or nuts with a specific seat: keep the fixings intended for the wheel, with the thread of Opel Karl (-), tightened to the torque shown on its vehicle page. Finally, check that the size is among the approved fitments for your vehicle. This comparison is for guidance only: have the fitting approved by a professional.

And the other way round: wheels from Opel Karl on Chevrolet Nubira?