Chevrolet Malibu Spare Tire Fitment Guide
The Chevrolet Malibu used 5x110 mm, 5x115 mm and 5x120 mm bolt pattern variations from 1997 to 2025 along with tire diameters ranging from 25.2" to 27.3" tall. Using a temporary compact spare tire with a diameter close to the standard tire has many benefits, especially for modern vehicles with larger brake calipers and anti-lock brakes or traction control systems.
The tire diameter and the wheel diameter clearance have been taken into account for the specific Chevrolet Malibu years and options. In this case, 125/80R17, 125/80R18, 135/80R18 and 145/80R17 spare tire sizes are used to avoid vehicle components while closely matching the original tire size diameters. We've provided a breakdown by vehicle generation and model specifics to help you find the correct Chevrolet Malibu spare tire.
2016-2026 Chevrolet Malibu Spare Tires
This generation of the Chevrolet Malibu began in 2016 and is still the current model being produced. There were multiple versions manufactured in this year range and have specific spare tire and wheel solutions for each one. The Standard models include Hybrid, Premier, and RS versions and the Limited models are listed individually.
There was a facelift redesign in 2019 that altered the appearance but it had no impact on the spare tire fitment specifically.
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 5x115 mm | 26.5-26.7" | 145/80R17 | 26.1" |
| 2024 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 5x115 mm | 26.5-26.7" | 145/80R17 | 26.1" |
| 2023 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 5x115 mm | 26.5-26.7" | 145/80R17 | 26.1" |
| 2022 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 5x115 mm | 26.5-26.7" | 145/80R17 | 26.1" |
| 2021 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 5x115 mm | 26.5-26.7" | 145/80R17 | 26.1" |
| 2020 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 5x115 mm | 26.5-26.7" | 145/80R17 | 26.1" |
| 2019 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 5x115 mm | 26.5-26.7" | 145/80R17 | 26.1" |
| 2018 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 5x115 mm | 26.5-26.7" | 145/80R17 | 26.1" |
| 2017 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 5x115 mm | 26.5-26.7" | 145/80R17 | 26.1" |
| 2016 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 5x115 mm | 26.5-26.7" | 145/80R17 | 26.1" |
| Malibu Limited | 5x120 mm | 26.2-26.9" | 145/80R17 | 26.1" |
2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu Spare Tires
This generation of the Chevrolet Malibu began in 2013 and was available through 2015. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution including LTZ versions.
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 5x120 mm | 26.2-26.9" | 135/80R18 | 26.5" |
| 2014 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 5x120 mm | 26.2-26.9" | 135/80R18 | 26.5" |
| 2013 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 5x120 mm | 26.2-27.3" | 135/80R18 | 26.5" |
2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu Spare Tires
This generation of the Chevrolet Malibu began in 2008 and was available through 2012. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution. The Standard models include Hybrid versions and the Classic models are listed individually.
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 5x110 mm | 26.3-26.9" | 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| 2011 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 5x110 mm | 26.3-26.9" | 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| 2010 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 5x110 mm | 26.3-26.9" | 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| 2009 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 5x110 mm | 26.3-26.9" | 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| 2008 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 5x110 mm | 25.9-26.2" | 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| Malibu Classic | 5x110 mm | 25.5-26.2" | 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
2004-2007 Chevrolet Malibu Spare Tires
This generation of the Chevrolet Malibu began in 2004 and was available through 2007. There were multiple versions manufactured in this year range and have specific spare tire and wheel solutions for each one. The Standard models include Maxx versions. The Classic and SS models are listed individually.
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 5x110 mm | 25.5-26.2" | 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| Malibu SS | 5x110 mm | 26.9" | 135/80R18 | 26.5" | ||
| 2006 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 5x110 mm | 25.5-26.2" | 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| Malibu SS | 5x110 mm | 26.9" | 135/80R18 | 26.5" | ||
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 5x110 mm | 25.5-26.2" | 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| Malibu Classic | 5x115 mm | 25.5" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" | ||
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 5x110 mm | 25.5-26.2" | 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| Malibu Classic | 5x115 mm | 25.5" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu Spare Tires
This generation of the Chevrolet Malibu began in 1997 and was available through 2003. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution.
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 5x115 mm | 25.2" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 5x115 mm | 25.2" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 5x115 mm | 25.2" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 5x115 mm | 25.2" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 5x115 mm | 25.2" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 5x115 mm | 25.2" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 5x115 mm | 25.2" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |