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2025 Chevrolet trax tire sizes & fitment

Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 2025 Chevrolet Trax, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly.

Approved fitments

Tire size Rim size PCD (bolt pattern) Offset Load index Speed rating
225/55R18 OEM R18 N/A N/A N/A N/A
245/45R19 OEM R19 N/A N/A N/A N/A
225/60R17 OEM 7.5x17 N/A 35mm 99 H
225/55R18 OEM 7.5x18 N/A 40mm 98 H
245/45R19 OEM 8x19 N/A 40mm 98 H
225/60R17 OEM R17 N/A N/A N/A N/A

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 225/55R18

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

Alternative size%Δ ODCategoryVerdict
195/70R17 0.01% winter narrower Safe
245/40R20 -0.10% plus 2 Safe
205/60R18 -0.21% winter narrower Safe
245/45R19 -0.23% plus 1 Safe
195/50R20 -0.24% plus 2 Safe

For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 225/55R18 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 225/55R18 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 2025 chevrolet trax

The 2025 Chevrolet Trax ships from the factory on 225/55R18 tires mounted on R18 wheels. 3 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 chevrolet trax

21
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

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 problemThis subjectAll tire complaintsRelative
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.

NHTSA complaint 1921008 · 2020 vehicle

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

NHTSA complaint 1971242 · 2017 vehicle

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)

NHTSA complaint 2222273 · 2020 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 2025 Chevrolet Trax?
The OEM tire size for the 2025 Chevrolet Trax is 225/55R18 mounted on R18 wheels.. Trim levels and option packages can shift the original fitment; confirm against your specific vehicle's driver-door placard before purchase.
Can I run a different tire size on my 2025 Chevrolet Trax?
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 2025 Chevrolet Trax?
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 2025 Chevrolet Trax?
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 2025 Chevrolet Trax?
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 2025 Chevrolet Trax?
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 Trax 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 2025 Chevrolet Trax.
  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.