The 1999 Oldsmobile Alero has a 5x115 bolt pattern, an OEM tire size of 225/50R16, and a 70.3mm center bore.

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1999 Oldsmobile Alero Engine & Trim Levels

GLS
Bolt Pattern5x115
Center Bore70.3
Stud SizeM 12x1.5
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Detailed tire and wheel breakdown for the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero

Tire geometry — 225/50R16

The 225/50R16 fitted to the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero has a section width of 225mm and an aspect ratio of 50%, mounted on a 16-inch rim. That gives a sidewall height of 112.5mm (4.43") and an overall outside diameter of 631.4mm (24.86"). At highway speed this tire completes roughly 504 revolutions per kilometre, which is what your speedometer and odometer are calibrated against.

Plus-sizing window

If you want to upsize wheels on the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero while keeping the speedometer accurate, target a 235/42R17 (plus-one). For a softer ride or winter setup, a 215/58R15 (minus-one) keeps the overall diameter within Âą3% of stock, which is the industry tolerance for ABS and stability control to stay calibrated.

Wheel fitment specs

The 1999 Oldsmobile Alero uses a 5x115 bolt pattern with a 70.3mm hub bore. Safe rim width range for the OEM tire is 6.0J – 7.0J, and offsets in the ET37 – ET47 window will clear suspension and fender without rubbing on most setups.

Tire pressure guidance

Manufacturer-recommended cold tire pressure for the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero is printed on the driver-side door jamb sticker — always defer to that value, not to the maximum pressure printed on the tire sidewall. Check pressure monthly and before long trips; under-inflation by 20% can reduce tread life by 25%.

OEM Wheel & Tire Specs

Engine & TrimTire SizeRim SizeOffset (ET)
GLS16x6.5JET42

Frequently Asked Questions

What tire size does the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero GLS use?

The 1999 Oldsmobile Alero GLS uses 225/50R16 tires as standard equipment.

What is the bolt pattern of the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero?

The 1999 Oldsmobile Alero has a 5x115 bolt pattern with a center bore of 70.3mm.

What is the wheel offset of the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero?

The 1999 Oldsmobile Alero has a wheel offset of ET42.

Other Vehicles with 5x115 Bolt Pattern

The following vehicles share the same 5x115 bolt pattern as the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero, making wheel interchangeability possible (verify offset and center bore before swapping).