2017 Colorado Bolt Pattern: Wheel Fitment Guide
Your 2017 Chevrolet Colorado has a 6×120 bolt pattern: six lug holes on a 120 mm circle. That measurement gives you a starting point when you shop for wheels.
Before you choose a set, check the center bore, lug hardware, wheel size, and offset against your truck’s specifications. You’ll also want to confirm the wheels fit and the lugs are properly tightened during installation.
Factory Wheel Mounting Specifications
Your 2017 Chevrolet Colorado uses a 6×120 mm bolt pattern. A replacement wheel must match both the six mounting holes and the 120 mm bolt circle.
Six-Lug, 120 mm Bolt Circle
The 2017 Colorado bolt pattern has six lug positions spaced evenly around a circle 120 mm in diameter. Check for 6×120 in a wheel’s specifications before you buy it. A wheel with six holes on a different bolt circle, such as 6×139.7, will not align with your truck’s studs.
The bolt pattern is only one part of wheel fitment. Your wheel also needs an appropriate center bore, offset, width, and lug-nut seat. 2017 Colorado Crew Cab wheel specifications list a 66.9 mm center bore. If you choose a wheel with a larger bore, check whether it needs a hub-centric ring to center it on the hub.
How to Read the 6×120 Measurement
In 6×120, the 6 counts the mounting holes, and 120 gives the bolt-circle diameter in millimeters. You can picture the circle passing through the center of every lug position.
Because the Colorado has six evenly spaced lugs, you can check the bolt-circle diameter by measuring from the center of one lug position to the center of the position directly opposite it. That distance should be 120 mm, or approximately 4.72 inches. Measure between the centers, since measuring from the edges of the holes gives you a different distance.
Checking Wheel Compatibility
Your 2017 Chevrolet Colorado uses a 6×120 bolt pattern. That measurement is your starting point; you also need to check how the wheel sits on the hub and clears nearby components.
Why Matching the Bolt Circle Is Not Enough
A 6×120 wheel has six lug holes arranged on a 120 mm circle, but that alone does not establish fit. Check the wheel’s center bore against your Colorado’s hub. A bore that is too small prevents the wheel from mounting; a larger bore may require the correct hub-centric ring.
Compare the wheel’s width and offset with the 2017 Colorado’s factory wheel specifications. These dimensions affect how far the wheel sits toward the suspension or fender. Confirm that the wheel clears the brake caliper, particularly if you are changing wheel diameter. You also need lug nuts with the correct thread and seat shape for the wheel.
Aftermarket Wheel Fitment Checks
Before you buy, match the wheel’s bolt pattern, center bore, width, offset, load rating, and lug-nut requirements to your specific truck. Check the proposed tire against the 2017 Colorado’s listed tire sizes and the wheel manufacturer’s approved tire-width range. Trim and brake equipment matter, so ask the wheel seller to confirm fitment for your configuration.
Test-fit one wheel before mounting all four tires. Seat it against the hub, install the specified lug nuts, and check brake and suspension clearance. After mounting the tire, turn the steering from lock to lock and inspect for contact with the fender liner or other parts. Tighten the lug nuts to Chevrolet’s specified torque using the specified sequence.
Center Bore and Lug Hardware
Your 2017 Chevrolet Colorado uses a 66.9 mm center bore and M12 × 1.5 lug nut threads. Match the wheel’s center opening and lug nut seat to the truck before mounting a wheel.
Hub-Centric Fit
The 2017 Colorado’s 66.9 mm center bore fits over the raised hub on the axle. That contact centers the wheel as you install it. Check the center bore when shopping for wheels, even when the listed 6×120 bolt pattern matches.
A wheel with a center bore smaller than 66.9 mm will not slide onto the hub. If the opening is larger, use a hub-centric ring sized for both the wheel’s bore and the truck’s 66.9 mm hub. Make sure the wheel sits flush against the hub before tightening the lug nuts; a gap can indicate interference or a ring that does not fit.
Stud Threads and Lug Nut Seat Type
Use M12 × 1.5 lug nuts, the thread size listed for the 2017 Colorado. The first number identifies the stud diameter in millimeters, and the second gives the distance between threads. Start each nut by hand so you can detect cross-threading before using a wrench.
Match the lug nut’s seat to the wheel’s lug holes. Conical, ball, and flat seats have different contact surfaces, so confirm the wheel maker’s specified hardware when fitting aftermarket wheels. Also check that the nuts engage the studs properly and that any closed-end nuts do not bottom out. Tighten them in a crisscross pattern to 140 lb-ft (190 N·m) with a torque wrench.
Wheel Size and Offset
The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado uses a 6×120 bolt pattern. Wheel diameter, width, and offset also matter when you check whether a replacement wheel fits your truck.
Factory Wheel Dimensions
Your Colorado’s factory wheel size depends on its configuration. Factory wheel fitment listings include 16-, 17-, and 18-inch diameters. Check your tire’s sidewall for the wheel diameter: the “R17” in 255/65R17 means the tire fits a 17-inch wheel.
Wheel width needs a separate check. A wheel marked 17×8 measures 17 inches in diameter and 8 inches in width; the diameter alone does not establish whether the wheel fits your tire or clears the suspension. Before you order, confirm the dimensions of your current wheels and compare the replacement wheel’s bolt pattern, width, offset, and center bore. The 2017 Colorado Crew Cab has a listed 66.9 mm center bore.
Offset and Clearance Considerations
Offset measures the distance between the wheel’s mounting face and its centerline. With the same wheel width, a lower positive offset moves the wheel outward. A higher positive offset moves it inward, closer to the suspension.
A 2017 Colorado Crew Cab fitment listing gives an offset of +33 mm. Treat that figure as a point of comparison and verify the specification for your particular wheel. For example, changing from +33 mm to +20 mm on an equally wide wheel moves its outer edge about 13 mm outward.
Width changes clearance too: adding one inch of width at the same offset moves each edge about 12.7 mm farther from the wheel’s centerline. Check clearance at the brake components, suspension, fender, and tire throughout steering travel before fitting a different size.
Installation and Final Checks
Your 2017 Chevrolet Colorado needs wheels that match its 6×120 bolt pattern. Before you drive, tighten the lug nuts correctly and check that each wheel and tire clears nearby components.
Proper Lug Nut Tightening
Confirm that the wheel sits flat against the hub and that its lug-nut seats match the nuts you plan to use. Start every nut by hand to avoid cross-threading. With the wheel off the ground, snug the nuts in a crisscross sequence so the wheel seats evenly.
Lower the truck until the tire touches the ground and cannot turn, then use a calibrated torque wrench to tighten the nuts in the same sequence. Use the torque specification for your truck and wheel combination; do not rely on an impact wrench for the final setting.
After a wheel installation or tire rotation, check lug-nut torque again after 50 to 100 miles. Check it sooner if you notice vibration or unusual wheel noise.
Clearance Checks Before Driving
Inspect each installed wheel with the truck on level ground. Look for contact between the tire and the fender liner, frame, suspension, or brake components. Check the gap around the brake caliper, especially if you changed wheel diameter or spoke design.
Turn the steering wheel fully left and right while the truck remains stationary. Inspect the front tires at both steering limits, then check them again with the suspension carrying the truck’s weight. Tire size, wheel width, and offset affect these clearances even when the bolt pattern matches.
Make a short, slow test drive and listen for rubbing or clicking. Stop and inspect the affected wheel if you hear contact or feel vibration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your 2017 Chevrolet Colorado has six wheel lugs on a 120 mm bolt circle. Wheels from a 2017 Silverado 1500 use a different bolt pattern, while a 2017 GMC Canyon shares the Colorado’s pattern.
What is the OEM wheel lug configuration on a 2017 Chevrolet Colorado?
Your Colorado’s factory bolt pattern is 6×120: six lugs arranged on a circle 120 mm in diameter. A 2017 Colorado Crew Cab fitment listing also specifies a 66.9 mm center bore.
Does a 2017 Chevrolet Colorado have five or six wheel lugs?
Your 2017 Colorado has six wheel lugs at each wheel.
Will 6×5.5 wheels fit a 2017 Chevrolet Colorado?
No. A 6×5.5 pattern measures approximately 6×139.7 mm, which differs from your Colorado’s 6×120 mm pattern. The first-generation Colorado used 6×139.7 mm, so its wheels do not bolt directly onto a 2017 model.
Are 2017 Chevrolet Colorado and Silverado wheels interchangeable?
A 2017 Silverado 1500 uses a 6×139.7 mm bolt pattern. Its wheels do not bolt directly onto your 6×120 Colorado.
Do 2017 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon wheels share the same lug pattern?
Yes. The 2017 GMC Canyon also uses a 6×120 bolt pattern. Check the wheel’s center bore, offset, size, and brake clearance before fitting Canyon wheels to your Colorado.
Which other vehicles use the same 6×120 wheel pattern as a 2017 Chevrolet Colorado?
The 2017 GMC Canyon and 2018 Chevrolet Traverse also use a 6×120 pattern. If you shop for wheels from either vehicle, verify the center bore, offset, wheel size, and brake clearance for your Colorado.
