2018 Chevrolet Traverse Tire Size

Your Chevrolet was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, we first need to determine your rim size.  Please review the information below.

How to Determine Rim Size

Check your existing tires.  Your Chevrolet Traverse'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.

18-Inch Rims

2018 Chevrolet Traverse

 

The original tire size for your 2018 Chevrolet Traverse is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Chevrolet Traverse's' tire size.

Trim Options:

LLSLT

255/65R18 111T

Simplified Size:  255-65-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2018 Chevrolet Traverse is 255/65R18 111T.  A color-coded explanation of the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse's tire size is shown below.

255

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 255 millimeters.

18

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

111

This tire has a load index of 111, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2398 pounds (1090 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 165 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
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T

This tire has a speed rating of T, which means 118 mph (190 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

20-Inch Rims

2018 Chevrolet Traverse

 

There are multiple tire sizes for your 2018 Chevrolet Traverse 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 2018 Chevrolet Traverse.

Trim Options:

LS

255/55R20 107H

Simplified Size:  255-55-20

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2018 Chevrolet Traverse is 255/55R20 107H.  A color-coded explanation of the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse's tire size is shown below.

255

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 255 millimeters.

20

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 20 inches in diameter.

107

This tire has a load index of 107, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2145 pounds (975 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

55

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 55%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 55% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 140 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:

High CountryLTPremierRS

P255/55R20 107H

Simplified Size:  255-55-20

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2018 Chevrolet Traverse is P255/55R20 107H.  A color-coded explanation of the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
255

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 255 millimeters.

20

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 20 inches in diameter.

107

This tire has a load index of 107, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2145 pounds (975 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

55

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 55%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 55% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 140 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.