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Chevrolet Equinox tire size & pressure 2015–2017

The 2015–2017 Chevrolet Equinox came with 3 tire sizes depending on trim, from P235/55R18 (28.2″ tall) to P235/55R19 (29.2″ tall).

2015–2017 Chevrolet Equinox
Tire sizesP225/65R17 – P235/55R193 sizes, 17″–19″ wheelsTire pressure35 psiCold, front and rearBolt pattern5x12066.9 mm center boreLug nut torque140 ft-lb190 N·m

2015–2017 Chevrolet Equinox tire size by trim

Pick your year and trim, or find it in the table.

Model year
  • L, LS, LTP225/65R17
    2015–2017 · 17″ × 7″ wheels · 35 psi
  • LT (18-in. wheel option), LTZ, PremierP235/55R18
    2015–2017 · 18″ × 7″ wheels · 35 psi
  • LTZ V6 (19-in. wheel option)P235/55R19
    2015 · 35 psi

Not sure which trim you have? The sticker on the driver's door frame lists your exact size and pressure. If it disagrees with this page, the sticker is right.

Spare: compact temporary.

Chevrolet Equinox tire pressure

The recommended cold tire pressure for every 2015–2017 Chevrolet Equinox is 35 psi front and rear.

35psi front and rear
P225/65R17, P235/55R18, P235/55R19
L, LS, LT, LT (18-in. wheel option), LTZ, Premier and 1 more

Check it cold, before driving. The number on the tire itself is its maximum, not the target. How to check tire pressure

Other sizes that fit your factory wheels

Same wheels, within 3% of the original height.

Instead of 225/65R17
Instead of 235/55R18
Instead of 235/55R19

Match the load and speed rating on your door sticker, and check a wider tire clears your Chevrolet Equinox's suspension.

Chevrolet Equinox bolt pattern and lug nut torque

Same on every 2015–2017 Chevrolet Equinox. New wheels must match the bolt pattern and center bore.

Bolt pattern
5x120
Lug count × circle diameter (mm)
Center bore
66.9 mm
Hole that fits over the hub
Lug nut thread
M14x1.5
Lug nut size
Tighten to
140 ft-lb
Per the owner's manual

Shopping for wheels? Try the wheel offset calculator.

Recalls, crash ratings and fuel economy

From NHTSA and the EPA. Open a year for details.

YearRecallsCrash ratingFuel economy
20152 4★26 mpg+
EPA combined fuel economy
  • Equinox FWD, Automatic 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI; FFV, Front-Wheel Drive26 mpg
  • Equinox FWD, Automatic 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI, Front-Wheel Drive26 mpg
  • Equinox AWD, Automatic 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI, All-Wheel Drive23 mpg
  • Equinox AWD, Automatic 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI; FFV, All-Wheel Drive23 mpg
  • Equinox AWD, Automatic 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI, All-Wheel Drive19 mpg
  • Equinox FWD, Automatic 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI, Front-Wheel Drive19 mpg
  • Air Bags

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.

    Check your VIN for recall 15V666000
  • Visibility

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.

    Check your VIN for recall 22V165000
20161 4★26 mpg+
EPA combined fuel economy
  • Equinox FWD, Automatic 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI, Front-Wheel Drive26 mpg
  • Equinox FWD, Automatic 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI; FFV, Front-Wheel Drive26 mpg
  • Equinox AWD, Automatic 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI, All-Wheel Drive23 mpg
  • Equinox AWD, Automatic 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI; FFV, All-Wheel Drive23 mpg
  • Equinox FWD, Automatic 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI, Front-Wheel Drive20 mpg
  • Equinox AWD, Automatic 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI, All-Wheel Drive18 mpg
  • Equipment

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles manufactured October 16, 2015. The certification labels may have incorrect tire/rim size and cold tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Check your VIN for recall 16V449000
20170 4★25 mpg+
EPA combined fuel economy
  • Equinox FWD, Automatic 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI, Front-Wheel Drive25 mpg
  • Equinox FWD, Automatic 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI; FFV, Front-Wheel Drive25 mpg
  • Equinox AWD, Automatic 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI, All-Wheel Drive23 mpg
  • Equinox AWD, Automatic 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI; FFV, All-Wheel Drive23 mpg
  • Equinox FWD, Automatic 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI, Front-Wheel Drive20 mpg
  • Equinox AWD, Automatic 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI, All-Wheel Drive18 mpg

No recalls on record for 2017.

Retrieved 2026-10-14.

Quick answers

What size tires does a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox have?

It depends on the trim: P225/65R17 (L, LS, LT); P235/55R18 (LT (18-in. wheel option), LTZ, Premier).

What size tires does a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox have?

It depends on the trim: P225/65R17 (L, LS, LT); P235/55R18 (LT (18-in. wheel option), LTZ, Premier).

What size tires does a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox have?

It depends on the trim: P225/65R17 (L, LS, LT); P235/55R18 (LT (18-in. wheel option), LTZ, Premier); P235/55R19 (LTZ V6 (19-in. wheel option)).

What should the tire pressure be on a Chevrolet Equinox?

35 psi front and rear, measured cold. It's printed on the sticker inside the driver's door frame.

What is the bolt pattern on a Chevrolet Equinox?

5x120, with M14x1.5 lug threads.

What is the lug nut torque for a Chevrolet Equinox?

140 ft-lb (190 N·m), per the owner's manual. Tighten in a star pattern.