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2007 Chevrolet aveo tire sizes & fitment

Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly.

Approved fitments

Tire size Rim size PCD (bolt pattern) Offset Load index Speed rating
185/55R15 OEM R15 4x100 N/A N/A N/A
185/60R14 OEM R14 4x100 N/A N/A N/A

2007 Chevrolet aveo wheel bolt pattern & specs

Bolt pattern (PCD)4x100
Wheel thread / lug sizeM12x1.5
Center bore56.1 mm
Sourceadaptitusa-reference

The 2007 Chevrolet Aveo uses a 4x100 bolt pattern, M12x1.5 lug thread, and a 56.1 mm center bore. Bolt pattern and hub specs are stable across a model generation; always confirm against your vehicle's existing wheel before buying aftermarket wheels, spacers, or adapters. Source: community wheel-fitment reference data. Full wheel specs →

Best by use case

Four tires, four jobs

Best all-season

Hankook

Kinergy PT

all-season touring, UTQG 800, 90,000-mi warranty

Best budget

Hankook

Kinergy PT

Lowest cost per mile in this size; UTQG 800

Best quiet

Hankook

Kinergy PT

70 dB cabin noise (EU label); quietest in this size

Best winter

Bridgestone

Blizzak WS90

Dedicated winter (premium compound); ice/snow grip

See the best tires for the Chevrolet Aveo, ranked by category →

Tire recalls & safety complaints for the Chevrolet Aveo →

Plus-size and winter-downsize options for every Chevrolet Aveo factory size →

Compatible alternative sizes for 185/55R15

Sizes within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter safe-fit tolerance. Each row links to the size's own page.

Alternative size%Δ ODCategoryVerdict
195/65R13 -0.14% alternative Safe
175/65R14 -0.24% winter narrower Safe
205/50R15 0.26% wider Safe
155/65R15 -0.34% winter narrower Safe
165/70R14 0.36% winter narrower Safe

For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 185/55R15 upsize options. To check an arbitrary size pair, use the tire compatibility calculator.

Check a different size against this vehicle

Type any tire size below; we'll compute its overall-diameter delta against the OEM 185/55R15 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.

Common upgrade paths

Use the plus-size calculator to evaluate any rim step against the OEM size.

How to choose tires for the 2007 chevrolet aveo

The 2007 Chevrolet Aveo ships from the factory on 185/55R15 tires mounted on R15 wheels. 2 approved fitments are documented for this model year, allowing some flexibility between performance, comfort, and winter compounds. The Compatible alternative sizes table above lists every safe substitution within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter tolerance.

Tire choice on the Chevrolet Aveo comes down to three trade-offs that matter more than brand loyalty: load index (must equal or exceed the OEM number), speed rating (must match or exceed the placard), and UTQG treadwear (higher means longer life, lower usually means stickier rubber). Owners replacing factory tires with the same compound class, for example all-season for all-season, generally see no change in ride characteristics or fuel economy. Switching categories (performance summer to all-season touring, for example) is where the trade-offs show up at the contact patch.

For 2007 Chevrolet Aveo owners considering a plus-size upgrade, the safer option is a Plus-1 step (one rim size up with a 10-point aspect drop and ~10 mm of additional section width). Plus-2 is technically viable on this chassis if the alternative-sizes table lists a Plus-2 candidate within tolerance, but expect a meaningful ride-harshness penalty and a tire-cost premium of 30–60% per tire relative to the OEM fitment. For winter use the recommended pattern is one width step down (e.g. from a 235 to a 225) with the aspect ratio bumped up to preserve overall diameter; narrower tires apply higher contact pressure per square inch on snow, which translates directly into shorter braking distances. The plus-size calculator evaluates any specific rim step against this OEM size.

Before purchasing, verify the tire size on the driver-door placard of your specific 2007 Chevrolet Aveo, since trim levels and option packages can shift the original fitment from what is documented here. The placard reading is the authoritative source per FMVSS 110, and dealers will reference the placard rather than aftermarket catalogs when validating warranty claims.

NHTSA-reported issues for 2007 chevrolet aveo

3
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Top issue category: Tires (General)

Reported across: 2007 – 2007 (1 year)

What owners described

Blowout or sudden deflation is the most common description, in 10% of these reports. Percentages are shares of the 21 reports covering every model year of the Chevrolet Aveo that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.

Reported problemThis subjectAll tire complaintsRelative
Blowout or sudden deflation 10% 20% 0.5×
Premature or uneven wear 10% 1% 7.3×
Sidewall failure 5% 15% 0.3×
Bubble or bulge in the tire 5% 6% 0.8×

Mileage at failure

36 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 15,270 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 3,000 and 48,000 miles.

In owners' own words

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Chevrolet Aveo. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO EQUIPPED WITH MILESTAR MS932 (NA) TIRES, SIZE: 185/65/R14 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BOOM SOUND AND THE VEHICLE VEERED LEFT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND OBSERVED THAT THE SIDEWALL OF THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS BLOWN OPEN. THE TIRE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOT NUMBER OF THE TIRE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15T004000 (TIRES). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000.

NHTSA complaint 1289189 · 2004 vehicle

I BOUGHT A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO LS BRAND NEW. REAR DRUMS OF BACK BRAKE REPLACED AT 4,000 MILES. ROTORS TURNED AT 3,000 MILES ROTORS TURNED DOWN AT 14,000MILESS. ROTORS TURNED AT 22,000MILES ROTORS REPLACED AT 7,500 MILES. ROTORS /BRAKE SHOES NEEDING REPLACED AT 23,500 MILES TIRES WORE OUT AT 14,000 MILES DEALER SAID LACK OF ROTATION. SHOWED DOCUMENTATION ON ROTATION/BALANCE BECAUSE BALANCE WAS AN ISSUE EVERY 1,000 MILES OR SO. DEALER SAID NO DEFECT FOUND TIRE MANUFACTURE WOULDN'T REPLACE, NEITHER WOULD CHEVY BRAND NEW TIRES AT 15,500 MILES MY COST!!! VALVEPAN GASKET NEEDING REPLACED 20,000 MILES.

NHTSA complaint 718999 · 2008 vehicle

2009 CHEVROLET AVEO. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE TIRES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AS HE TURNED OFF THE HIGHWAY AT HIS EXIT, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE STARTING THUMPING AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING. THE CONSUMER FOUND OUT LATER, THE INNER STEEL BELT ON THE TIRE HAD SEPARATED AND THERE WAS A BULGE WHERE THE BELT HAD SNAPPED. THE LOCAL DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE TIRES HAD BEEN DISCONTINUED. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE SECOND TIRE BELT FAILURE HAPPENED WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING. UPDATED 08/24/11.

NHTSA complaint 870155 · 2009 vehicle

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT TIRES WERE REPLACED FOUR TIMES. THE DEALER ADVISED THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE CONTACT DRIVING AGGRESSIVELY. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH 8,621 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED ALL FOUR TIRES NEEDED REPLACING AT 15,018 MILES. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE FRONT SUSPENSION YET WHEN CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER, THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE TIRES WERE WEARING AS THEY WERE DESIGNED. THE CONTACT STATED THE TIRES THAT WERE INITIALLY PLACED ON THE VEHICLE STATED A LIFE SPAN OF 45,000 MILES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 24,000. UPDATED 11/9/10 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES WORE OUT PREMATURELY AND ALL FOUR TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 11/16/10

NHTSA complaint 803894 · 2009 vehicle

Complaints are voluntarily submitted to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation and are not verified by NHTSA; they represent owner-reported problems, not proven defects. Counts can be useful as a relative quality signal across comparable tires or vehicles.

Frequently asked questions

What size tires fit a 2007 Chevrolet Aveo?
The OEM tire size for the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo is 185/55R15 mounted on R15 wheels.. Trim levels and option packages can shift the original fitment; confirm against your specific vehicle's driver-door placard before purchase.
What is the bolt pattern of a 2007 Chevrolet Aveo?
The 2007 Chevrolet Aveo has a 4x100 bolt pattern with a 56.1 mm center bore and M12x1.5 wheel studs. Bolt pattern is consistent across the model generation; confirm against your existing wheel before fitting aftermarket wheels or adapters.
Can I run a different tire size on my 2007 Chevrolet Aveo?
Plus-sizing (larger rim, lower aspect) is possible within ±3% of the OEM overall diameter per the ETRTO safe-fit standard. The Compatible alternative sizes table on this page lists every safe option for the OEM size. Always confirm with the manufacturer or a qualified tire shop before deviating from the placard.
Where can I buy tires for my 2007 Chevrolet Aveo?
Online tire retailers in our affiliate network carry every size documented for this vehicle. Use the Shop online buttons above to compare prices across them; variance of $20–$40 per tire is common between merchants. The <a href="/tools/tire-install-cost-calculator/">install cost calculator</a> estimates the out-the-door including mount, balance, TPMS, and disposal by state.
What is the recommended tire pressure for the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo?
The cold-inflation pressure is printed on the driver-door placard of your specific vehicle and varies by trim, tire size, and loaded vs unloaded condition. Typical OEM front and rear pressures fall between 30 and 36 psi for passenger trims and 32–40 psi for SUV/truck variants, but the placard is the authoritative source.
Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 2007 Chevrolet Aveo?
Yes; the standard winter-tire fitment pattern is one width step narrower than OEM (e.g. 225 → 215) with the aspect ratio bumped up to preserve overall diameter. Narrower tires increase contact pressure on snow for better traction. The Compatible alternative sizes table includes any winter-friendly options that fall within ±3% OD for this vehicle.
How often should I rotate the tires on my 2007 Chevrolet Aveo?
Every 5,000–7,500 miles is the typical OEM recommendation for passenger vehicles. AWD vehicles and high-torque trucks benefit from the shorter interval. Documented rotation history is also a tire-warranty prerequisite; most manufacturer treadwear claims require rotation receipts at the warranty inspection.

For broader tire questions; replacement timing, UTQG, EV-specific tires, winter swaps; see the tire FAQ.

Sources for this page

  1. Vehicle owner's manual tire & wheel placard; door-jamb placard on the Chevrolet Aveo is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
  2. NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo.
  3. ETRTO 2024 Standards Manual §2.3; overall-diameter math used for the alternative-size verdicts above.
  4. Tire & Rim Association 2025 Yearbook; load-index to maximum-load reference.

Last verified 2026-10-07.