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2022 Chevrolet Malibu tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x115 on every 2022 trim.

Tires for the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu

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

  1. 225/55R17 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 2 · South Korea, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 225/55R17
  2. 205/65R16 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · South Korea, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 205/65R16
  3. 245/45R18 Best-rated optional on 4 trims · South Korea, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 245/45R18

Also listed: 245/40R19 245/35R20

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Trims sold in 2022
4
Generation
IX sold in 2 market versions

4 trims sold in 2022

Sold in 2 market versions. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Chevrolet Malibu IX

2019–2025 4 trims

South Korea

2 trims
Malibu 1.3T 151 hp · 1.3L I4 205/65R16 94H 5 fitments
Generation
Facelift · 2019–2025
Market
South Korea
Power
151 hp
Engine
1.3L 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 95VRim 17x7.5 ET45 5x11535 psi
245/45R18 96VRim 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 2.0T 249 hp · 2.0L LTG I4 225/55R17 95V 5 fitments
Generation
Facelift · 2019–2025
Market
South Korea
Power
249 hp
Engine
2.0L LTG I4, Petrol
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 95VRim 17x7.5 ET45 5x11535 psi
245/45R18 96VRim 18x8.5 ET49 5x11535 psi
245/40R19 94WRim 19x8.5 ET49 5x11535 psi
245/35R20 95WRim 20x8.5 ET45 5x11538 psi
245/35R20 95WRim 20x9 ET45 5x11538 psi

How to read 95V: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

2 trims
Malibu 1.5T 160 hp · 1.5L LFV I4 205/65R16 94H 5 fitments
Generation
Facelift · 2019–2025
Market
USA
Power
160 hp
Engine
1.5L LFV 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 95VRim 17x7.5 ET45 5x11535 psi
245/45R18 96VRim 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 250 hp · 2.0L LTG I4 225/55R17 95V 5 fitments
Generation
Facelift · 2019–2025
Market
USA
Power
250 hp
Engine
2.0L LTG I4, Petrol
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 95VRim 17x7.5 ET45 5x11535 psi
245/45R18 96VRim 18x8.5 ET49 5x11535 psi
245/40R19 94WRim 19x8.5 ET49 5x11535 psi
245/35R20 95WRim 20x8.5 ET45 5x11538 psi
245/35R20 95WRim 20x9 ET45 5x11538 psi

How to read 95V: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET45 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 2022
4
Generation
IX sold in 2 market versions
Other years
All years (1964–2025)

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