2003 Pontiac Vibe Tire Size
Your Pontiac was manufactured with different tire sizes. To determine the best tire size for your specific 2003 Pontiac Vibe, we first need to determine your rim size. Please review the information below.
How to Determine Rim Size
Check your existing tires. Your Pontiac Vibe'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
2003 Pontiac Vibe
The original tire size for your 2003 Pontiac Vibe is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Pontiac Vibe's' tire size.
Trim Options:
(AWD)BaseGT
P205/55R16 89
Simplified Size: 205-55-16
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2003 Pontiac Vibe is P205/55R16 89H. A color-coded explanation of the 2003 Pontiac Vibe'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
2003 Pontiac Vibe
The original tire size for your 2003 Pontiac Vibe is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Pontiac Vibe's' tire size.
215/50R17 91
Simplified Size: 215-50-17
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2003 Pontiac Vibe is 215/50R17 91V. A color-coded explanation of the 2003 Pontiac Vibe's tire size is shown below.
215 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 215 millimeters. | ||||||
17 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter. | ||||||
91 | This tire has a load index of 91, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1353 pounds (615 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 107 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 V, which means 149 mph (240 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |