Auto Parts: Rims, 15 inch rims, spare tire cover

Question
I bought a used 2002 Cavalier with 215/45r17 low profile tires on it.Not too good in snow i might add.Could you tell me what size rims i could or should put on with all season tires?My local junk yard has 14 & 15 inch rims but i am not sure which ones to choose.Thanks for your advice in advance.    Bob

Answer
Hi Bob,

My interchange states Cavaliers had both 15x6 and 16x6 aluminum wheels as well as a 14x6 steel wheels in 2002.

If you can locate the GM Service Parts Identification sheet in your car, typically glue to the inside of the glove box, the underside of the center console lid, the underside of the deck lid or the spare tire cover, you can search and see if your vehicle was equipped with any optional wheels. The small white sheet will list about 80 3-digit codes. If you see any of the following codes, your vehicle was equipped with the premium wheel package: PG0, PFD or PFC. It is not required that you replace the wheels with what was originally installed on your vehicle, but tire SIZE IS important.

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Thanks for the question, I hope this information was helpful to you.
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