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2016 Chevrolet Sonic tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x105 on every 2016 trim.

Tires for the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic

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

  1. 195/65R15 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · USA, Mexico
    Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15
  2. 185/75R14 Best-rated optional on 3 trims · USA, Mexico
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  3. 205/55R16 Best-rated optional on 3 trims · USA, Mexico
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Also listed: 205/50R17 205/45R18 215/45R18

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Trims sold in 2016
3
Generation
T300 sold in 2 market versions

3 trims sold in 2016

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

Chevrolet Sonic T300

2012–2016 3 trims

USA

2 trims
Sonic 1.4T 138 hp · 1.4L LUV I4 195/65R15 91H 6 fitments
Generation
T300 · 2012–2016
Market
USA
Power
138 hp
Engine
1.4L LUV I4, Petrol
Center bore
56.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x105
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET39 · 5x105 · 56.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6 ET39 5x10535 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6 ET39 5x10535 psi
205/50R17 89HRim 17x6.5 ET41.5 5x10535 psi
185/75R14 89HRim 14x5.5 ET39 5x10535 psi
205/45R18 86VRim 18x7 ET42 5x10535 psi
215/45R18 89VRim 18x7.5 ET42 5x10535 psi

How to read 91H: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET39 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

Sonic 1.8i 138 hp · 1.8L LUW I4 195/65R15 91H 6 fitments
Generation
T300 · 2012–2016
Market
USA
Power
138 hp
Engine
1.8L LUW I4, Petrol
Center bore
56.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x105
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET39 · 5x105 · 56.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6 ET39 5x10535 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6 ET39 5x10535 psi
185/75R14 89HRim 14x5.5 ET39 5x10535 psi
205/50R17 89HRim 17x6.5 ET41.5 5x10535 psi
205/45R18 86VRim 18x7 ET42 5x10535 psi
215/45R18 89VRim 18x7.5 ET42 5x10535 psi

How to read 91H: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET39 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Mexico

1 trim
Sonic 1.6i 115 hp · 1.6L LDE I4 195/65R15 91H 6 fitments
Generation
T300 · 2012–2016
Market
Mexico
Power
115 hp
Engine
1.6L LDE I4, Petrol
Center bore
56.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x105
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET39 · 5x105 · 56.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6 ET39 5x10535 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6 ET39 5x10535 psi
185/75R14 89HRim 14x5.5 ET39 5x10535 psi
205/50R17 89HRim 17x6.5 ET41.5 5x10535 psi
205/45R18 86VRim 18x7 ET42 5x10535 psi
215/45R18 89VRim 18x7.5 ET42 5x10535 psi

How to read 91H: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET39 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 2016
3
Generation
T300 sold in 2 market versions
Other years
All years (2012–2027)

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