2008 Chevrolet Malibu tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x110 on every 2008 trim.

Tires for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

215/60R16 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · optional on 1

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225/50R17 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 3

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205/65R15 Best-rated standard on 1 trim

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Also listed: 215/55R17 225/50R18

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Trims sold in 2008: 5
Generations: VII VI
Other years: 2004
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All years (1964–2025)

5 trims sold in 2008

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Chevrolet Malibu VII

2008–2012 3 trims

Malibu 2.4 169 hp · 2.4L I4 215/60R16 94S 4 fitments

Generation: VII · 2008–2012
Power: 169 hp
Engine: 2.4L I4, Petrol
Center bore: 65.1 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x110
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 215/60R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET41 · 5x110 · 65.1 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
215/60R16 94S	Rim 16x6.5 ET41 ~~5x110~~	30 psi
215/55R17 93S	Rim 17x7 ET38 ~~5x110~~	30 psi
225/50R17 93S	Rim 17x7 ET38 ~~5x110~~	30 psi
225/50R18 94T	Rim 18x7 ET41 ~~5x110~~	30 psi

How to read 94S: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET41 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

Malibu 2.4 164 hp · I4 · Hybrid 215/60R16 94S 2 fitments

Generation: VII · 2008–2012
Power: 164 hp
Engine: I4, Hybrid
Center bore: 65.1 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x110
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 215/60R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET41 · 5x110 · 65.1 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
215/60R16 94S	Rim 16x6.5 ET41 ~~5x110~~	30 psi
215/55R17 93S	Rim 17x7 ET38 ~~5x110~~	35 psi

Malibu 3.6 252 hp · 3.6L V6 225/50R17 93S 2 fitments

Generation: VII · 2008–2012
Power: 252 hp
Engine: 3.6L V6, Petrol
Center bore: 65.1 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x110
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 225/50R17 Wheels 17x7 ET38 · 5x110 · 65.1 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/50R17 93S	Rim 17x7 ET38 ~~5x110~~	30 psi
225/50R18 94T	Rim 18x7 ET41 ~~5x110~~	30 psi

How to read 93S: 93 is the load index (up to 1,433 lb / 650 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET38 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Chevrolet Malibu VI

2004–2008 2 trims

Malibu 2.2 144 hp · I4 205/65R15 92S 3 fitments

Generation: VI · 2004–2008
Power: 144 hp
Engine: I4, Petrol
Center bore: 65.1 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x110
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 205/65R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET41 · 5x110 · 65.1 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/65R15 92S	Rim 15x6.5 ET41 ~~5x110~~	30 psi
215/60R16 94S	Rim 16x6.5 ET41 ~~5x110~~	30 psi
225/50R17	Rim 17x7 ET38 ~~5x110~~	30 psi

How to read 92S: 92 is the load index (up to 1,389 lb / 630 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET41 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Malibu 3.5 217 hp · V6 215/60R16 94S 2 fitments

Generation: VI · 2004–2008
Power: 217 hp
Engine: V6, Petrol
Center bore: 65.1 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x110
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 215/60R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET41 · 5x110 · 65.1 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
215/60R16 94S	Rim 16x6.5 ET41 ~~5x110~~	30 psi
225/50R17 93V	Rim 17x7 ET38 ~~5x110~~	30 psi

What these columns mean

Rim size: Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD): Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore: Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure: Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Thread size: Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.