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Best tires for the Chevrolet Colorado

Top picks across four categories for the Chevrolet Colorado, anchored to the current-generation OEM size 245/70R16. 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
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2
Best budget
Michelin Defender LTX M/S
Best quiet
Michelin X-Ice Snow
UTQG treadwear-800-
Mileage warranty50,000 mi--
Cabin noise75 dB-71 dB
Season classall-season-winter
Typetruck-suv-passenger

OEM tire sizes by year

What size does the chevrolet colorado 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
2004–2008235/75R15Year-specific fitment →
2009–2014235/75R16Year-specific fitment →
2015–2017265/70R16Year-specific fitment →
2018–2022265/65R17Year-specific fitment →
2023–2026315/70R17Year-specific fitment →

How we ranked these tires for the chevrolet colorado

We started with the latest model-year's OEM tire size; 245/70R16; and filtered our catalog of 22,000+ tires to those offered in that exact size. From there, four parallel rankings:

Trucks need tires that handle higher curb weight and frequent loaded operation. Look for an LT-rated load index when towing or hauling regularly; passenger-grade load indexes work for unloaded daily driving but lose margin under load. 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 chevrolet colorado

59
Complaints
1
Crashes
2
Injuries
0
Deaths

Top issue category: Tires (General)

Most reported: Tires (General) (37) · Tread / Belt (11) · Sidewall (7) · TPMS (3) · Spare Tire (1)

Reported across: 2004 – 2022 (11 years)

What owners described

Blowout or sudden deflation is the most common description, in 23% of these reports. Percentages are shares of the 47 reports covering every model year of the Chevrolet Colorado 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
Blowout or sudden deflation 23% 20% 1.2×
Tread or belt separation 9% 13% 0.6×
Sidewall failure 6% 15% 0.4×
Premature or uneven wear 6% 1% 4.9×
Cracking or dry rot 4% 9% 0.5×
Bubble or bulge in the tire 2% 6% 0.4×

Mileage at failure

26 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 18,500 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 3,057 and 79,000 miles.

In owners' own words

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

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN TIRES, SIZE 265/70R/17 AND THE DOT NUMBER WAS APKP495X3812. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE BELTS WERE DEFECTIVE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE ALSO HAD PIN HOLES. ON A DIFFERENT OCCASION; THE RIGHT PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REPLACE THE TIRE WITH THE SPARE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.

NHTSA complaint 1028464 · 2011 vehicle

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS CHECKED AND WAS ACCURATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, THEY REPLACED ONE WHEEL SENSOR AND RE-PROGRAMMED THE COMPUTER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.

NHTSA complaint 1080310 · 2010 vehicle

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO EQUIPPED WITH TBC TIRES, TIRE LINE: SIGMA SHADOW, AND TIRE SIZE: P225/75R15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE SIDE WALL OF THE TIRE. THE TIRE WAS NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,166.

NHTSA complaint 1139878 · 2004 vehicle

The Good Year tires that I purchased are making a high speed vibration. I feel that my safety is at high risk when I am driving on the highway. I did seek help from a independent service center. They rebalanced the tires, and one tire was replaced under warranty. I paid $65.00 out of my pocket. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacture, etc. There were no warning lamps or messages.

NHTSA complaint 1748724 · 2016 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 Chevrolet Colorado?
The all-season touring slate above ranks the top options for the 245/70R16 OEM size. The leader is selected by matching chevrolet-segment fitment, all-season compound class, and premium-brand quality bonus. For most Chevrolet Colorado 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 Chevrolet Colorado?
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 Chevrolet Colorado 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 245/70R16 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 Chevrolet Colorado?
Plus-size and minus-size alternatives within ±3% overall diameter are typically safe per the ETRTO standard. See the 245/70R16 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.