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2009 Chevrolet Malibu tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x110 on every 2009 trim.

Tires for the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu

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

  1. 215/60R16 Best-rated standard on 2 trims
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  2. 225/50R17 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 1
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  3. 215/55R17 Best-rated optional on 2 trims
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Also listed: 225/50R18

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Trims sold in 2009
3
Generation
VII

3 trims sold in 2009

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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/60R16 94SRim 16x6.5 ET41 5x11030 psi
215/55R17 93SRim 17x7 ET38 5x11030 psi
225/50R17 93SRim 17x7 ET38 5x11030 psi
225/50R18 94TRim 18x7 ET41 5x11030 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/60R16 94SRim 16x6.5 ET41 5x11030 psi
215/55R17 93SRim 17x7 ET38 5x11035 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.

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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 93SRim 17x7 ET38 5x11030 psi
225/50R18 94TRim 18x7 ET41 5x11030 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.

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.
Trims sold in 2009
3
Generation
VII
Other years
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