2006 Chevrolet Equinox Tire Size
Your Chevrolet was manufactured with different tire sizes. To determine the best tire size for your specific 2006 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
2006 Chevrolet Equinox
The original tire size for your 2006 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 (1LT)
P235/65R16 101
Simplified Size: 235-65-16
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2006 Chevrolet Equinox is P235/65R16 101S. A color-coded explanation of the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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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.
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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
2006 Chevrolet Equinox
The original tire size for your 2006 Chevrolet Equinox is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Chevrolet Equinox's' tire size.
Trim Options:
LT (2LT)
P235/60R17 100
Simplified Size: 235-60-17
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2006 Chevrolet Equinox is P235/60R17 100S. A color-coded explanation of the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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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.
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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. |