Can I use 225 60R16 instead of 225 70R16?
Registered. Short answer: yes. The 225/60R16 will give you a tire diameter of 26.6″ while the stock 215/70R16 is 27.9″ so you’re looking at a reduction of almost 1.5″. Take a look at Tire Size Calculator to get an idea for how big (diameter) the tire will be.
What bolt pattern is a Chevy Cobalt?
Chevrolet Cobalt wheel bolt pattern. Select the year
| Cobalt Bolt Pattern | PCD 4×100 See Adapters |
|---|---|
| Stock wheel offset | 34 to 45 mm Get Wheel Spacers |
| Center bore (hub bore) | 56.6 Find Hub Centric Rings |
| Thread size | M12 x 1.5 Buy Lug Nuts |
| Stock Rim Sizes Range | 15×6.0 – 20×8.0 Get Hubcaps |
What is the bolt pattern on a 2009 Chevy Cobalt?
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Bolt Patterns
| Year/Make/Model/Option | Bolt Patterns |
|---|---|
| 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Coupe with 5 Lug Wheels 2LT | 5x110mm (5×4.33″) |
| 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Coupe with 5 Lug Wheels SS | 5x110mm (5×4.33″) |
| 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Sedan with 4 Lug Wheels LS | 4x100mm (4×3.94″) |
What size wheels does a Chevy Cobalt have?
Chevrolet Cobalt Wheel Size
| Cobalt Bolt Pattern (Lug Pattern) | PCD 4×100 See Adapters |
|---|---|
| Thread size (Lug Nut Size) | M12 x 1.5 Lug Nuts |
| Stock Rim Sizes Range | 15×6.0 – 20×8.0 Hubcaps |
| Tire sizes | 195/70 R14 , 195/60 R15 , 195/65 R15 , 215/45 R17 , 225/50 R17 , 215/45 R18 , 225/40 R18 , 215/35 R19 , 225/35 R19 , 225/40 R19 , 225/30 R20 |
Does changing wheel size affect speedometer?
Down-sizing, or installing a shorter tire, will cause the speedometer to read a faster speed than you are actually driving. Changing the tire height can alter the speedometer reading because most vehicles measure speed within the transmission based off of tire revolutions.
Can I use 225 60R16 instead of 215 60R16?
They’ll work fine. The difference between a 215/60 and a 225/60 isn’t enough to cause any problems. Your speedo will read a little fast but maybe that’ll help keep you from getting speeding tickets. Actually, going from a 225/60R16 to a 215/60R16 is a change in both diameter and sidewall.
What size tire goes on a 2009 Chevy Cobalt?
| 2009 Chevy Cobalt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rim Size | Tire Sizes | Chevy Cobalt Options |
| 16-Inch | 205-55-16 | LT (1LT)LT (2LT) |
| 17-Inch | 205-50-17 | LT w/Sport Pkg. |
| 18-Inch | 225-40-18 | SS |
What tires go on a Chevy Cobalt?
195/60R15.
Do bigger tires use more gas?
For example, larger tires decrease your fuel economy because they are heavier, while smaller tires increase fuel efficiency. Bigger tires also have a higher rolling resistance than smaller tires which means they require more resistance and effort to get them rolling.