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2018 Chevrolet Malibu tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt patterns 5x115 (USA, Mexico, Middle East) or 5x120 (China), depending on the market version.

Tires for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu

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

  1. 245/40R19 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · optional on 3 · USA, Mexico, Middle East, China
    Check price on Amazon · 245/40R19
  2. 205/65R16 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 4 · USA, Mexico, Middle East
    Check price on Amazon · 205/65R16
  3. 225/55R17 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 6 · USA, Mexico, Middle East, China
    Check price on Amazon · 225/55R17

Also listed: 225/60R16 245/45R18 235/50R18

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Trims sold in 2018
7
Generations
IXVIII sold in 4 market versions

7 trims sold in 2018

Sold in 4 market versions with different tire sizes and bolt patterns. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Chevrolet Malibu IX

2016–2018 6 trims

USA

3 trims
Malibu 1.5T 160 hp · 1.5L I4 205/65R16 94H 5 fitments
Generation
IX · 2016–2018
Market
USA
Power
160 hp
Engine
1.5L I4, Petrol
Center bore
70.3 mm
Bolt pattern
5x115
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/65R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET40 · 5x115 · 70.3 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/65R16 94HRim 16x6.5 ET40 5x11535 psi
205/65R16 94HRim 16x7 ET40 5x11535 psi
225/55R17 95HRim 17x7.5 ET45 5x11535 psi
245/45R18 96HRim 18x8.5 ET49 5x11535 psi
245/40R19 94WRim 19x8.5 ET49 5x11535 psi

How to read 94H: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

Malibu 1.8i 182 hp · 1.8L I4 · Hybrid 225/55R17 95H 3 fitments
Generation
IX · 2016–2018
Market
USA
Power
182 hp
Engine
1.8L I4, Hybrid
Center bore
70.3 mm
Bolt pattern
5x115
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET45 · 5x115 · 70.3 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R17 95HRim 17x7.5 ET45 5x11535 psi
205/65R16 94HRim 16x7 ET40 5x11535 psi
245/45R18 96HRim 18x8.5 ET49 5x11535 psi

How to read 95H: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Malibu 2.0T 250 hp · 2.0L I4 245/40R19 94W 5 fitments
Generation
IX · 2016–2018
Market
USA
Power
250 hp
Engine
2.0L I4, Petrol
Center bore
70.3 mm
Bolt pattern
5x115
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/40R19 Wheels 19x8.5 ET41 · 5x115 · 70.3 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/40R19 94WRim 19x8.5 ET41 5x11535 psi
205/65R16 94HRim 16x7 ET40 5x11535 psi
225/55R17 95HRim 17x7.5 ET45 5x11535 psi
245/45R18 96HRim 18x8.5 ET49 5x11535 psi
245/40R19 94WRim 19x8.5 ET49 5x11535 psi

How to read 94W: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET41 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Mexico

2 trims
Malibu 1.5T 160 hp · 1.5L I4 205/65R16 94H 5 fitments
Generation
IX · 2016–2018
Market
Mexico
Power
160 hp
Engine
1.5L I4, Petrol
Center bore
70.3 mm
Bolt pattern
5x115
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/65R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET40 · 5x115 · 70.3 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/65R16 94HRim 16x6.5 ET40 5x11535 psi
205/65R16 94HRim 16x7 ET40 5x11535 psi
225/55R17 95HRim 17x7.5 ET45 5x11535 psi
245/45R18 96HRim 18x8.5 ET49 5x11535 psi
245/40R19 94WRim 19x8.5 ET49 5x11535 psi

How to read 94H: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Malibu 2.0T 260 hp · 2.0L I4 245/40R19 94W 5 fitments
Generation
IX · 2016–2018
Market
Mexico
Power
260 hp
Engine
2.0L I4, Petrol
Center bore
70.3 mm
Bolt pattern
5x115
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/40R19 Wheels 19x8.5 ET41 · 5x115 · 70.3 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/40R19 94WRim 19x8.5 ET41 5x11535 psi
205/65R16 94HRim 16x7 ET40 5x11535 psi
225/55R17 95HRim 17x7.5 ET45 5x11535 psi
245/45R18 96HRim 18x8.5 ET49 5x11535 psi
245/40R19 94WRim 19x8.5 ET49 5x11535 psi

How to read 94W: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET41 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Middle East

1 trim
Malibu 2.5i 186 hp · 2.5L I4 245/40R19 94W 5 fitments
Generation
IX · 2016–2018
Market
Middle East
Power
186 hp
Engine
2.5L I4, Petrol
Center bore
70.3 mm
Bolt pattern
5x115
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/40R19 Wheels 19x8.5 ET41 · 5x115 · 70.3 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/40R19 94WRim 19x8.5 ET41 5x11535 psi
205/65R16 94HRim 16x7 ET40 5x11535 psi
225/55R17 95HRim 17x7.5 ET45 5x11535 psi
245/45R18 96HRim 18x8.5 ET49 5x11535 psi
245/40R19 94WRim 19x8.5 ET49 5x11535 psi

How to read 94W: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET41 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Chevrolet Malibu VIII

2016–2018 China 1 trim
Malibu 1.5T 168 hp · I4 225/60R16 97V 4 fitments
Generation
Facelift · 2016–2018
Market
China
Power
168 hp
Engine
I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET41 · 5x120 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R16 97VRim 16x7.5 ET41 5x12035 psi
225/55R17 95HRim 17x8 ET41 5x12035 psi
235/50R18 97HRim 18x8 ET42 5x12039 psi
245/40R19 94WRim 19x8.5 ET45 5x12035 psi

How to read 97V: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET41 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 2018
7
Generations
IXVIII sold in 4 market versions
Other years
All years (1964–2025)

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