2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Tire Size
Your Chevrolet was manufactured with different tire sizes. To determine the best tire size for your specific 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt, we first need to determine your rim size. Please review the information below.
How to Determine Rim Size
Check your existing tires. Your Chevrolet Cobalt'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.
15-Inch Rims
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt
The original tire size for your 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Chevrolet Cobalt's' tire size.
Trim Options:
LSLT (1LT)
P195/60R15 87
Simplified Size: 195-60-15
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt is P195/60R15 87S. A color-coded explanation of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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195 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 195 millimeters. | ||||||
15 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 15 inches in diameter. | ||||||
87 | This tire has a load index of 87, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1199 pounds (545 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 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.
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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. |
16-Inch Rims
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt
The original tire size for your 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Chevrolet Cobalt's' tire size.
Trim Options:
LT (2LT)
P205/55R16 89
Simplified Size: 205-55-16
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt is P205/55R16 89H. A color-coded explanation of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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205 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 205 millimeters. | ||||||
16 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter. | ||||||
89 | This tire has a load index of 89, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1276 pounds (580 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 112 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 H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |
17-Inch Rims
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt
The original tire size for your 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Chevrolet Cobalt's' tire size.
Trim Options:
Sport
P205/50R17/XL 90
Simplified Size: 205-50-17
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt is P205/50R17/XL 90H. A color-coded explanation of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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205 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 205 millimeters. | ||||||
17 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter. | ||||||
XL | The mark of XL means extra load. A tire with this designation can handle higher inflation pressures than a regular tire, which increases its maximum load. | ||||||
90 | This tire has a load index of 90, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1320 pounds (600 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 102 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 H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |
18-Inch Rims
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt
The original tire size for your 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Chevrolet Cobalt's' tire size.
Trim Options:
SS
225/40ZR18/XL 92
Simplified Size: 225-40-18
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt is 225/40ZR18/XL 92Y. A color-coded explanation of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt's tire size is shown below.
225 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters. | ||||||
18 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter. | ||||||
XL | The mark of XL means extra load. A tire with this designation can handle higher inflation pressures than a regular tire, which increases its maximum load. | ||||||
92 | This tire has a load index of 92, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1386 pounds (630 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
Z | This tire has a speed class of Z, which means it's part of an elite speed class of 149 mph or more (240 km/h). A tire's speed class is less specific than the speed rating. | ||||||
40 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 40%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 40% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 90 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 Y, which means 186 mph (300 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |