So, you’ve had your Equinox for a while. If you’re either at the 25,000, 50,000, or 100,000-mile mark, it’s time for new tires. If you’ve never bothered with installing the recommended tires for your Equinox, you probably have several questions. First and foremost, you need to understand your options for the best tires for a Chevy Equinox. Keep in mind that your tire size depends heavily on the specific Equinox trim, as different tires are available for different wheel sizes. In this article, you’ll learn about the best tires for the Chevy Equinox, and how to tell what size yours takes specifically.
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First, you need to know the recommended tires for your Equinox specifically. The most important thing you need to understand is that there are only a few primary options available for the Equinox. It’s not nearly as complicated as you think! Let’s start with the first.
If you have a model from 2010 to 2013, you’ll need one of the following:
2014 is exactly the same as the years above. For 2015 and 2016, all the trims are identical, with the only difference being the introduction of a new trim – the L, which uses a 225/65R17. The next major overhaul was the 2017 model. For this year, the L trim was discontinued. The LS and LT trims use the same as the previous years. The LTZ was switched to the Premier trim, which uses either a 225/65R17 or 235/55R18, depending on whether you have 17 or 18-inch wheels.
It may be simple to reference your owner’s manual or a list like the one above to find out the best tires for a Chevy Equinox. However, it helps if you understand what all the numbers mean and how to read tire sizes.
You can get a better understanding of the recommended tires for your Equinox by taking the time to learn what each number and letter means. Technically, you can always come to visit the service department at Advantage Chevrolet if you’re a driver in the Staten Island or Bronx area – but it never hurts to learn.
When you take a look at the numbers on the side of a tire, you’ll see a code like the ones mentioned above – “P225/65R17” for example. The letter “P” tells us that it’s a passenger vehicle. The first set of numbers is the width from one sidewall to the next, measured in millimeters. Using the same example, 225mm is the width of that particular tire. The next set after the slash is the ratio of the sidewall’s height compared to its width, measured as a percentage. Using the same example, “65” means that the tire’s height is 65% of the width. Because the width is 225mm, the height must be somewhere around 145mm.
The next is the letter “R,” telling you that they are radial tires. This is just the typical construction for a passenger vehicle. The last digits highlight the diameter of the wheel the tires are designed for, measured in inches. So, the “R17” tells us that the tire takes a 17-inch wheel. An R18 would mean it needs an 18-inch wheel, and so on.
So, what are the best tires for your Chevy Equinox? This all depends on the trim and the type of terrain you usually navigate. Remember, the sizes above are going to be your primary options for the Equinox. Beyond that, you have additional options such as:
If you’re in the Queens area and need the best tires for your Chevy Equinox, schedule service with the team at Advantage Chevrolet. We not only have a full selection of Equinox tires, but an expert team to complete the installation! For further assistance, contact us and we’ll point you in the right direction!
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