Track Day (cold)
Chevrolet Malibu — Track Day (cold) Tire Pressure
For track day (cold) use on the Chevrolet Malibu, set cold pressures to 29 PSI front and 29 PSI rear.
Track Day (cold) cold pressure
Front
29
200 kPa
-4 vs OEM
Rear
29
200 kPa
-4 vs OEM
OEM spec
33/33 PSI
Tire size
225/55R17
Curb weight
1,570 kg
Category
sedan
Tires gain 4–6 PSI when hot on track. Start 4 PSI below street to land near the ideal 36–38 PSI hot window.
Community-tuned pressures based on OEM spec + typical use-case deltas. Always verify against your door-jamb sticker for your exact trim and load rating. Minimum safe pressure is 24 PSI for most passenger tires.
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FAQ
Frequently asked
- What tire pressure should I use for track driving in the Chevrolet Malibu?
- For track day (cold) use on the Chevrolet Malibu, set cold pressures to 29 PSI front and 29 PSI rear. Tires gain 4–6 PSI when hot on track. Start 4 PSI below street to land near the ideal 36–38 PSI hot window.
- What is the OEM tire pressure for the Chevrolet Malibu?
- The factory cold pressure spec for the 2016–2024 Chevrolet Malibu is 33 PSI front / 33 PSI rear. Always use the door-jamb sticker for your specific trim.
- Why drop the pressure for track use?
- Track tires gain 4–6 PSI of pressure when hot. Starting 4 PSI low (at 29/29 cold) should land you near the ideal 36–38 PSI hot window, where you get the best grip and most even tire wear.
- What is 29 PSI in bar or kPa?
- 29 PSI = 2.0 bar = 200 kPa. The rear 29 PSI = 2.0 bar.
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