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2026 Leapmotor C16 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 2026 trim.

Tires for the 2026 Leapmotor C16

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

  1. 235/55R20 front + 255/50R20 rear Best-rated standard on 3 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 235/55R20 front Check price on Amazon · 255/50R20 rear
  2. 245/45R21 front + 255/45R21 rear Best-rated optional on 3 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 245/45R21 front Check price on Amazon · 255/45R21 rear

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Trims sold in 2026
3
Generation
C16

3 trims sold in 2026

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

Leapmotor C16 C16

2024–2027 China 3 trims
C16 1.5 EREV +2 variants 228 hp · 1.5 L H15R I4 Petrol 1.5 L H15R I4 235/55R20 / 255/50R20 2 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: EV

Generation
C16 · 2024–2027
Market
China
Power
228 hp
Engine
1.5 L H15R I4 Petrol 1.5 L H15R I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/55R20 Check price on Amazon · 255/50R20 Wheels 20x7.5 · 5x114.3 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OEFront235/55R20Rim 20x7.5 5x114.3–
Rear255/50R20Rim 20x8 5x114.3–
OEFront245/45R21Rim 21x 5x114.3–
Rear255/45R21Rim 5x114.3–
What these columns mean
OE fitment
The package fitted at the factory for that trim.
Alternative
A size the car accepts without modification — plus-sizing, winter setups or optional wheels.
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.
Staggered
A wider tire on the rear axle than the front. Front-to-back rotation is not possible.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 2026
3
Generation
C16
Other years
All years (2024–2027)

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