2020 Chrysler pacifica tire sizes & fitment
Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly.
Approved fitments
| Tire size | Rim size | PCD (bolt pattern) | Offset | Load index | Speed rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/65R17 OEM | R17 | 5x127 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 235/60R18 OEM | R18 | 5x127 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 245/50R20 OEM | R20 | 5x127 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 235/65R17 OEM | 7x17 | 5x127 | 51mm | 104 | T |
| 235/60R18 OEM | 7.5x18 | 5x127 | 51mm | 103 | H |
| 245/60R18 | 7.5x18 | 5x127 | 51mm | 105 | H |
| 245/55R19 | 7.5x19 | 5x127 | 51mm | 103 | H |
| 245/50R20 | 7.5x20 | 5x127 | 51mm | 102 | H |
2020 Chrysler pacifica wheel bolt pattern & specs
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x127 |
|---|---|
| Wheel thread / lug size | M12x1.5 |
| Center bore | 71.5 mm |
| Source | adaptitusa-reference |
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Tire recalls & safety complaints for the Chrysler Pacifica →
Plus-size and winter-downsize options for every Chrysler Pacifica factory size →
Compatible alternative sizes for 235/65R17
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
255/50R19 |
0.04% | plus 2 | Safe |
255/55R18 |
0.05% | plus 1 | Safe |
255/60R17 |
0.07% | wider | Safe |
215/65R18 |
-0.08% | plus 1 | Safe |
255/65R16 |
0.08% | alternative | Safe |
For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 235/65R17 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 235/65R17 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.
Common upgrade paths
- Plus-1: 255/55R18; one rim size up, 0.05% OD change. Sharper steering, mild ride penalty, modest cost premium.
- Plus-2: 255/50R19; two rim sizes up, 0.04% 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 2020 chrysler pacifica
The 2020 Chrysler Pacifica ships from the factory on 235/65R17 tires mounted on R17 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 Chrysler Pacifica 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 2020 Chrysler Pacifica 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 2020 Chrysler Pacifica, 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 2020 chrysler pacifica
Top issue category: Sidewall
Most reported: Sidewall (1) · Tread / Belt (1)
Reported across: 2020 – 2020 (1 year)
What owners described
Blowout or sudden deflation is the most common description, in 21% of these reports. Percentages are shares of the 39 reports covering every model year of the Chrysler Pacifica 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 | 21% | 20% | 1.0× |
| Sidewall failure | 10% | 15% | 0.7× |
| Pressure-monitoring (TPMS) fault | 10% | 2% | 4.3× |
| Loss of control, rollover or collision | 8% | 8% | 0.9× |
| Bubble or bulge in the tire | 5% | 6% | 0.9× |
| Cracking or dry rot | 3% | 9% | 0.3× |
Mileage at failure
16 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 37,653 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 2,000 and 127,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Chrysler Pacifica. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.
WHILE COMING TO A STOP IN A PARKING LOT THE TIRE VALVE STEM BLEW OFF, COMPLETELY DEFLATING THE TIRE. SIX WEEKS LATER THE SAME THING OCCURRED TO ANOTHER WHEEL. IT APPEARS THAT VALVE STEM CORRODED JUST BELOW THE CAP. THE PRESSURE INSIDE THE TIRE THEN BLEW OUT THE SCHROEDER VALVE RESULTING IN A QUICK DEFLATE OF THE TIRE. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEED IT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN LOSS OF STEERING AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT OR PERSONAL INJURY. BOTH TIRE VALVE STEMS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, BUT NOW WONDERING IF THE REMAINING TWO NEED TO BE REPLACED. SUCH A DESIGN OF THIS PRODUCT IS A POTENTIAL FATAL ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA EQUIPPED WITH ACHILLES DESERT HAWK A/P TIRES, SIZE: 235/65/R17 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50-55 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT. THERE WAS NO INJURY. THE TIRES WERE REPLACEMENT TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDEWALL WAS SHREDDED AND THE TIRE WAS FRACTURED INTO THREE SEPARATE PIECES. MR. TIRE IN BEXLEY, OHIO WAS CONTACTED AND ARRANGED TO REPLACE THE SET OF TIRES. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH THE SPARE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,570. THE APPROXIMATE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24.
The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the steering wheel was sticking intermittently while turning, causing the steering wheel to overcorrect after being turned. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.
DROVE OVER A STICK, APPROXIMATELY 1.5" IN DIAMETER, THE STICK WENT THROUGH THE TREAD OF THE TIRE, THEIR WAS NO CUTTING ACTION FROM THE STICK NOR WAS IT SHARP. THE STICK PROTRUDED APPROXIMATELY 7" INTO THE TIRE. THE STICK WAS ALSO EXTREMELY DRIED OUT AND CRACKING. UPON INSPECTION OF INNER TIRE WALL, IT APPEARS AS IF THE RUBBER JUST SPREAD APART. FULL SET WAS PURCHASED 07/02/2009 (MILEAGE: 35270) AND FAILED ON 04/29/2010 (MILEAGE: 54923). BRAND NAME IS NOT LISTED, BRAND: DEFINITY, LINE: DAKOTA H/T.
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 2020 Chrysler Pacifica?
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Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 2020 Chrysler Pacifica?
How often should I rotate the tires on my 2020 Chrysler Pacifica?
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 Chrysler Pacifica is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
- NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica.
- 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.