2014 Chevrolet trax tire sizes & fitment
Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 2014 Chevrolet Trax, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly.
Approved fitments
| Tire size | Rim size | PCD (bolt pattern) | Offset | Load index | Speed rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/55R18 OEM | R18 | 5x105 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 195/70R16 OEM | 6.5x16 | 5x105 | 38mm | 94 | H |
| 205/70R16 OEM | 6.5x16 | 5x105 | 38mm | 97 | H |
| 215/65R16 | 6.5x16 | 5x105 | 38mm | 98 | H |
| 215/60R17 | 6.5x17 | 5x105 | 38mm | 96 | H |
| 215/55R18 | 7x18 | 5x105 | 38mm | 95 | H |
| 205/70R16 OEM | R16 | 5x105 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2014 Chevrolet trax wheel bolt pattern & specs
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x105 |
|---|---|
| Wheel thread / lug size | M12x1.5 |
| Center bore | 56.6 mm |
| Source | bolt-pattern.com |
Best by use case
Four tires, four jobs
Best all-season
Goodyear
Assurance MaxLife
all-season touring, UTQG 820, 85,000-mi warranty
Best budget
Goodyear
Assurance MaxLife
Lowest cost per mile in this size; UTQG 820
Best quiet
Michelin
Defender 2
68 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 Trax, ranked by category →
Tire recalls & safety complaints for the Chevrolet Trax →
Plus-size and winter-downsize options for every Chevrolet Trax factory size →
Compatible alternative sizes for 215/55R18
Sizes within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter safe-fit tolerance. Each row links to the size's own page.
| Alternative size | %Δ OD | Category | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
205/70R16 |
-0.04% | alternative | Safe |
235/45R19 |
0.06% | plus 1 | Safe |
185/50R20 |
-0.10% | plus 2 | Safe |
205/45R20 |
-0.17% | plus 2 | Safe |
235/50R18 |
-0.22% | wider | Safe |
For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 215/55R18 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 215/55R18 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.
Common upgrade paths
- Plus-1: 235/45R19; one rim size up, 0.06% OD change. Sharper steering, mild ride penalty, modest cost premium.
- Plus-2: 185/50R20; two rim sizes up, -0.10% OD change. Noticeable ride penalty, higher pothole risk, meaningful tire-cost premium.
Use the plus-size calculator to evaluate any rim step against the OEM size.
How to choose tires for the 2014 chevrolet trax
The 2014 Chevrolet Trax ships from the factory on 215/55R18 tires mounted on R18 wheels. 5 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 Trax 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 2014 Chevrolet Trax 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 2014 Chevrolet Trax, 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 2014 chevrolet trax
Top issue category: Tires (General)
Most reported: Tires (General) (8) · TPMS (4) · Tread / Belt (4) · Sidewall (3) · Bead (1)
Reported across: 2017 – 2024 (5 years)
What owners described
Blowout or sudden deflation is the most common description, in 25% of these reports. Percentages are shares of the 12 reports covering every model year of the Chevrolet Trax that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.
| Reported problem | This subject | All tire complaints | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blowout or sudden deflation | 25% | 20% | 1.2× |
| Sidewall failure | 17% | 15% | 1.1× |
| Bubble or bulge in the tire | 8% | 6% | 1.4× |
| Cracking or dry rot | 8% | 9% | 0.9× |
| Pressure-monitoring (TPMS) fault | 8% | 2% | 3.5× |
| Premature or uneven wear | 8% | 1% | 6.4× |
Mileage at failure
6 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 31,950 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 16,000 and 58,800 miles.
In owners' own words
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Chevrolet Trax. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Trax equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: ProContact, Tire Size: P205/70/R16, DOT Number: P50WWBVD4219. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the rear passenger's side tire experienced a blowout. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road and replaced the tire with the spare tire. The tire was taken to a dealer that stated that the tire could not be repaired. The tire was replaced. On another occasion, the contact noticed that the sidewall on the front passenger's side tire was damaged. The tire was not replaced. The manufacturer was contact and stated there was no recall for the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.
On February 21, 2024 my driver side front tire exploded, I was in walgreens packing lot. I had my vehicle towed to the dealer and asked what happened was just told I needed a tire. On February 26th, I noticed the back passenger tire had a bulge, again I took to the dealership and they told me I needed a tire, I suggested that the firestone tires may be defective. On Tuesday February 27th I was sitting in my vehicle on my lunch break and heard a pop, I get out of my car and the tire exploded along with the hub cab. This was the back driver side tire. I again took to the dealership and was asked was I going over potholes. Twice when parked the tires just exploded. Very frustrated considering I put 4 new tires on my vehicle in October and in less than one week, I've had to replace 3 tires to the tune of $955.55
Tire cracks on all tires. 4 separate reports. Please send link to upload information. All for tires replaced at GM Murfreesboro Bubba +1 (386) 868-9696. P205/70 R16 96 H Did not contact police. They ignored a human trafficking case and drug tracking by [XXX] Iowa pharmacy license revoked [XXX] Investigation stopped by Det. [XXX], [XXX], and [XXX]. FBI Mark Shaeffer. Have all evidence. Turned into the correct federal agency.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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 2014 Chevrolet Trax?
What is the bolt pattern of a 2014 Chevrolet Trax?
Can I run a different tire size on my 2014 Chevrolet Trax?
Where can I buy tires for my 2014 Chevrolet Trax?
What is the recommended tire pressure for the 2014 Chevrolet Trax?
Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 2014 Chevrolet Trax?
How often should I rotate the tires on my 2014 Chevrolet Trax?
For broader tire questions; replacement timing, UTQG, EV-specific tires, winter swaps; see the tire FAQ.
Sources for this page
- Vehicle owner's manual tire & wheel placard; door-jamb placard on the Chevrolet Trax is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
- NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 2014 Chevrolet Trax.
- ETRTO 2024 Standards Manual §2.3; overall-diameter math used for the alternative-size verdicts above.
- Tire & Rim Association 2025 Yearbook; load-index to maximum-load reference.
Last verified 2026-10-07.