2018 Chevrolet Colorado Tire Pressure
OEM cold pressure spec — verified for the 2015–2024 generation.
Always verify against the sticker inside your driver's door — different trims, option packages, or a spare tire may have different specifications.
2018 Chevrolet Colorado tire size: 265/60R18
The factory (base-trim) tire size for the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado is 265/60R18. Here is what that size measures out to in the real world — useful when comparing replacement tires or checking whether a different size will fit.
- Overall diameter
- 30.52"
- 775 mm
- Sidewall height
- 6.26"
- 159 mm
- Circumference
- 95.88"
- rolling
- Revs / mile
- 661
- approx.
Staying within ±3% of the 30.52" overall diameter keeps your speedometer accurate. A larger diameter reads slower than your true speed; a smaller one reads faster.
Tune for your load & driving style
- Front (cold)
- 22 PSI(1.52 bar)
- Rear (cold)
- 22 PSI(1.52 bar)
- Front (hot est.)
- 24.2 PSI
- Rear (hot est.)
- 24.2 PSI
Street setting: balanced for comfort, wear, and fuel economy. Always measure cold.
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2018 Chevrolet Colorado
- What is the recommended tire pressure for a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado?
- The 2018 Chevrolet Colorado uses 35 PSI cold on the front axle and 35 PSI cold on the rear axle. These are the OEM specifications. Always measure tire pressure when the tires are cold — before driving or after sitting for at least 3 hours.
- What tire size does the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado use?
- The standard (base trim) tire size for the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado is 265/60R18. Higher trim levels and optional packages may use a different size — check the sticker inside your driver's door for the exact specification for your vehicle.
- How do I convert the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado tire pressure to bar?
- 35 PSI = 2.4 bar (front) and 35 PSI = 2.4 bar (rear). In kPa: 241 kPa front and 241 kPa rear. Multiply PSI × 0.0689 to convert to bar.
- Why are the front and rear tire pressures the same on the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado?
- The 2018 Chevrolet Colorado uses equal pressure front and rear (35 PSI). The vehicle's weight distribution and symmetric tire sizing mean both axles carry similar loads per tire.
- What happens if the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado tires are underinflated?
- Running 5+ PSI low on the Chevrolet Colorado causes uneven shoulder wear, increased rolling resistance (worse fuel economy), higher tire operating temperature, and reduced wet braking performance. In extreme cases, chronic underinflation can cause sidewall failure. Check pressure monthly and always after a large temperature swing.
- What do the numbers in 265/60R18 mean on the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado?
- On the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado, 265/60R18 breaks down as: 265 = section width in millimetres (10.43"), 60 = aspect ratio (the sidewall is 60% of the width, so 159 mm / 6.26" tall), R = radial construction, and 18 = the wheel diameter in inches.
- What is the overall diameter of the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado tires?
- The 265/60R18 tire on the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado has an overall diameter of about 30.52" (775 mm) and a rolling circumference of roughly 95.88", giving about 661 revolutions per mile. Fitting a tire with a different diameter will throw off your speedometer and odometer.