Skip to content
tirewheelguide.com

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

Check the tables below for every tire size, wheel size, bolt pattern (PCD), rim offset and tire pressure fitted to the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu XL.

2018 Chevrolet Malibu XL tire sizes

205/65R16225/55R17245/45R18245/40R19
Bolt pattern
Other years
20162017201820192020202120222023 All 2016–2025
Fitment tables

3 trims sold in 2018

Open a trim for its factory package and every alternative size, front and rear.

Chevrolet Malibu XL IX

2016 – 2018 3 trims

Malibu XL 1.5T

168 hp · I4 205/65 R16 94H 5 fitments
GenerationIX 2016–2018
Power168 hp
EngineI4, Petrol
Center bore70.3 mm
PCD5x115
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/65 R16 94H16x7 ET40 5x11535TiresRims
205/65 R16 94H16x6.5 ET40 5x11535TiresRims
225/55 R17 95H17x7.5 ET45 5x11535TiresRims
245/45 R18 96H18x8.5 ET49 5x11535TiresRims
245/40 ZR19 94W19x8.5 ET49 5x11535TiresRims

Malibu XL 1.8i

126 hp · I4 205/65 R16 94H 5 fitments
GenerationIX 2016–2018
Power126 hp
EngineI4, Hybrid
Center bore70.3 mm
PCD5x115
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/65 R16 94H16x7 ET40 5x11535TiresRims
205/65 R16 94H16x6.5 ET40 5x11535TiresRims
225/55 R17 95H17x7.5 ET45 5x11535TiresRims
245/45 R18 96H18x8.5 ET49 5x11535TiresRims
245/40 ZR19 94W19x8.5 ET49 5x11535TiresRims

Malibu XL 2.5i

197 hp · I4 225/55 R17 95H 5 fitments
GenerationIX 2016–2018
Power197 hp
EngineI4, Petrol
Center bore70.3 mm
PCD5x115
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
225/55 R17 95H17x7.5 ET45 5x11535TiresRims
205/65 R16 94H16x6.5 ET40 5x11535TiresRims
205/65 R16 94H16x7 ET40 5x11535TiresRims
245/45 R18 96H18x8.5 ET49 5x11535TiresRims
245/40 ZR19 94W19x8.5 ET49 5x11535TiresRims
Reading the table

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.

Considering a different size?

Run your OE size against the one you want to see diameter change, ground clearance and speedometer error.

Open the size calculator
Recent articles

Guides worth reading first

All articles
Basics

How to read a tire sidewall

Reading a tire sidewall is easy. Find out what the size, load index, speed rating and date code mean.

Continue reading
Guide

Everything you need to know about tire tread depth

Tire tread depth is an important factor in keeping your vehicle safe — how to measure it and when to replace.

Continue reading
Gear

Best supercapacitor jump starter review

We tested seven supercapacitor jump starters to find the ones worth buying.

Continue reading