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Best tires for the Cadillac CTS

Top picks across four categories for the Cadillac CTS, anchored to the current-generation OEM size 245/45R17. Every recommendation is selected from our 22,000-tire catalog by ranking on UTQG treadwear, mileage warranty, cabin-noise rating, and season class; no commission-weighted reordering.

By Mark Bishop · Last verified 2026-09-02

Daily driver

Best all-season touring

Long warranty, low noise, balanced ride. The one-tire compromise that works for 80% of owners.

Lowest cost per mile

Best budget

Best price-per-warranty-mile in this size. Trade-off is shorter warranty vs premium options, not safety.

Lowest cabin noise

Best quiet

Tread patterns engineered to break up the harmonic peaks that cause highway droning. Pick this if you commute long highway distances daily.

Cold-weather grip

Best winter

Dedicated winter or all-weather compounds that stay pliable below 7 °C. Necessary for >5 snow days a year.

Side-by-side

Pick the trade-off that matches your driving

All-season
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
Best winter
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
UTQG treadwear800-
Mileage warranty80,000 mi-
Cabin noise68 dB71 dB
Season classall-seasonwinter
Typetouringpassenger

OEM tire sizes by year

What size does the cadillac CTS use?

Recommendations on this page are anchored to the latest model-year's OEM size. Confirm yours against the driver-door placard before purchase.

YearOEM size
2002225/55R16Year-specific fitment →
2003225/50R17Year-specific fitment →
2004–2007245/45R18Year-specific fitment →
2008235/55R17Year-specific fitment →
2009–2015255/40R19Year-specific fitment →
2016–2019265/35R19Year-specific fitment →

How we ranked these tires for the cadillac CTS

We started with the latest model-year's OEM tire size; 245/45R17; and filtered our catalog of 22,000+ tires to those offered in that exact size. From there, four parallel rankings:

For sedans and compacts, the all-season touring tire below is the best default; long warranty, low cabin noise, reasonable cost per mile. Switch to the quiet pick if highway droning is a deal-breaker; switch to the winter pick if you see significant snow each year. Use the side-by-side comparison above to weigh the trade-offs against your specific driving; highway-heavy, winter-state, performance-oriented, or budget-constrained.

NHTSA-reported issues for cadillac CTS

50
Complaints
3
Crashes
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

Top issue category: Tires (General)

Most reported: Tires (General) (30) · Sidewall (9) · TPMS (5) · Tread / Belt (4) · Spare Tire (2)

Reported across: 2003 – 2017 (12 years)

What owners described

Sidewall failure is the most common description, in 11% of these reports. Percentages are shares of the 36 reports covering every model year of the Cadillac CTS that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.

Reported problemThis subjectAll tire complaintsRelative
Sidewall failure 11% 15% 0.7×
Blowout or sudden deflation 8% 20% 0.4×
Pressure-monitoring (TPMS) fault 8% 2% 3.5×
Bubble or bulge in the tire 6% 6% 0.9×
Loss of control, rollover or collision 6% 8% 0.7×
Premature or uneven wear 6% 1% 4.3×

Mileage at failure

33 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 10,000 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 5,000 and 70,000 miles.

In owners' own words

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Cadillac CTS. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE TIRES WAS NORMAL. THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM WAS RESET BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. ALSO, THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE ENGINE THE ODOR OF FUEL WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE EXHAUST NEEDED TO BE CLEANED. THE EXHAUST WAS CLEANED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

NHTSA complaint 1147601 · 2010 vehicle

2014 CADDY CTS PIRELLI P7 RUN FLAT 255/35/R19 TIRES TRAVELING SOUTH I95 HEADING BACK TO NY FROM CT. TEMP 37 DEGREES CLEAR SKIES. 55-60 MPH. HIT SLIGHT ROAD IMPERFECTION NOT POT HOLE. RF TIRE BLOWS OUT. THIRD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED.1ST TIME LF TIRE 4600 MILES 3 MON OLD. 2ND TIME @9600 MILES NJ RF AND RR TIRES BOTH BLOW OUT 4 TIRES 10000 MILES. ALL MINOR ROAD IMPERFECTIONS SPEED @55-65 MPH.COST @ $ 500.00 PER TIRE OUT OF POCKET COST. TIME WASTED AT DEALER. WAGE LOSE MISSING WORK. $2000.00 PLUS. EACH TIME DEALER STATES ROAD HAZARD NOT GM PROBLEM. FIRST TIRE GONE, SAVED TIRES 2/3/AND 4.

NHTSA complaint 1151072 · 2014 vehicle

MICHELIN PILOT HX MXM4 OEM (ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT) TIRES AT 40,000 MILES HAVE CHUNKS OF TREAD COMING OFF BOTH OF THE FRONT TIRES (THE FORM DOES NOT PERMIT NOTING MORE THAN A SINGLE TIRE BUT IT IS BOTH FRONT TIRES) OF A WELL-MAINTAINED, DEALER MAINTAINED (UNDER WARRANTY AND THEN UNDER GM PROTECTION PLAN EXTENDED WARRANTY) ONE-OWNER VEHICLE. INTERNET SEARCH SHOWS THIS IS WIDESPREAD PROBLEM AND THAT MICHELIN ACKNOWLEDGED A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THIS TIRE LINE. YET MICHELIN NEVER RECALLED THE TIRES AND MICHELIN REPRESENTATIVE WAS UNCONCERNED WITH THE SAFETY IMPLICATIONS, ONLY DISCUSSING WARRANTY ISSUES NOT THE SAFETY ISSUE WHICH WAS THE BASIS OF MY CALL.

NHTSA complaint 1215535 · 2009 vehicle

THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 CADILLAC CTS EQUIPPED WITH UNIROYAL TIGER PAW TOURING TIRES, SIZE: 235/55R17 99HM+S (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON SLIGHTLY WET ROADS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HYDROPLANE, DROVE INTO A DITCH, AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE VEHICLE'S TIRES FAILED TO GAIN TRACTION IN ORDER FOR THE CONTACT TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED FACE, ARM, AND BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND DOT NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 143,000.

NHTSA complaint 1267238 · 2004 vehicle

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.

FAQ

What's the best all-season tire for the Cadillac CTS?
The all-season touring slate above ranks the top options for the 245/45R17 OEM size. The leader is selected by matching cadillac-segment fitment, all-season compound class, and premium-brand quality bonus. For most Cadillac CTS owners, the all-season touring pick is the best one-tire compromise; long warranty, low noise, reasonable cost per mile.
Should I get a cheaper tire for my Cadillac CTS?
The budget slate above ranks tires by cost-per-warranty-mile, ignoring brand premium. The budget pick is genuinely competitive on durability metrics; the trade-off is shorter warranty and slightly higher cabin noise, not actual safety risk. If you drive less than 15,000 miles a year, the budget pick will outlast your replacement window regardless.
Does the Cadillac CTS need winter tires?
If you see more than 5 snow days a year or drive at sustained temperatures below 7 °C, yes; winter compounds stay pliable in cold where all-season rubber hardens, which translates directly to shorter braking distances. The winter pick above is 3PMSF severe-snow rated and works for the 245/45R17 OEM fitment. Storage cost is real (4 extra tires somewhere), but the safety margin in winter conditions is substantial.
Can I run a different tire size on my Cadillac CTS?
Plus-size and minus-size alternatives within ±3% overall diameter are typically safe per the ETRTO standard. See the 245/45R17 upsize options for the full categorised alternatives table with verdicts.
Where can I buy these tires?
Each tire links to its detail page with live pricing from our online retailer partners. Out-the-door cost (including mount, balance, TPMS service, and disposal) varies by state; use the install cost calculator for a realistic estimate.

Last verified 2026-09-02.