2009 Chevrolet Equinox Tire Size

Your Chevrolet was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 2009 Chevrolet Equinox, we first need to determine your rim size.  Please review the information below.

How to Determine Rim Size

Check your existing tires.  Your Chevrolet Equinox's rim size is the number to the right of the R.  In the example pictured here, the tire size fits 16-inch rims.

Rim Size Selection

Now that you know your rim size, make a selection below to filter your results.

16-Inch Rims

2009 Chevrolet Equinox

 

The original tire size for your 2009 Chevrolet Equinox is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Chevrolet Equinox's' tire size.

Trim Options:

LSLT

P235/65R16 101S

Simplified Size:  235-65-16

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2009 Chevrolet Equinox is P235/65R16 101S.  A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
235

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters.

16

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter.

101

This tire has a load index of 101, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1815 pounds (825 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

65

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 65%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 65% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 152 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
S

This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 111 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

17-Inch Rims

2009 Chevrolet Equinox

 

There are multiple tire sizes for your 2009 Chevrolet Equinox that depend upon the trim level.  Look for your trim level below to get a color-coded explanation of your tire size.  Then pick the best tire size for your 2009 Chevrolet Equinox.

Trim Options:

LTLTZ

P235/60R17 100H

Simplified Size:  235-60-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2009 Chevrolet Equinox is P235/60R17 100H.  A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
235

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters.

17

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter.

100

This tire has a load index of 100, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1760 pounds (800 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

60

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 60%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 60% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 141 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
H

This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Trim Options:

LTZ

P235/60R17 100S

Simplified Size:  235-60-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2009 Chevrolet Equinox is P235/60R17 100S.  A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
235

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters.

17

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter.

100

This tire has a load index of 100, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1760 pounds (800 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

60

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 60%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 60% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 141 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
S

This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 111 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

18-Inch Rims

2009 Chevrolet Equinox

 

The original tire size for your 2009 Chevrolet Equinox is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Chevrolet Equinox's' tire size.

Trim Options:

Sport

P235/50R18 97W

Simplified Size:  235-50-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2009 Chevrolet Equinox is P235/50R18 97W.  A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
235

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters.

18

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter.

97

This tire has a load index of 97, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1606 pounds (730 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

50

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 50%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 50% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 117 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
W

This tire has a speed rating of W, which means 167 mph (270 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.