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Best tires for the Chevrolet Suburban

Top picks across four categories for the Chevrolet Suburban, anchored to the current-generation OEM size 265/65R18. 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 2026-10-07

Daily driver

Best all-season touring

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

Pirelli

Scorpion all terrain plus

UTQG 600 with a 50,000-mile warranty; long-wear all-season compound built for the daily-driver mileage profile typical for Chevrolet Suburban owners.

UTQG 600 50k mi warranty 73 dB all-season

BFGoodrich

All-Terrain T/A KO2

Reinforced sidewall all-season compound; balanced ride, grip, and tread life for everyday driving.

50k mi warranty 75 dB all-season

Cooper

Discoverer AT3 4S

UTQG 600 with a 60,000-mile warranty; long-wear all-season compound built for the daily-driver mileage profile typical for Chevrolet Suburban owners.

UTQG 600 60k mi warranty 73 dB all-season

Nitto

Nt421q

Reinforced sidewall all-season compound; balanced ride, grip, and tread life for everyday driving.

UTQG 640 all-season

Lowest cost per mile

Best budget

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

Michelin

Defender LTX M/S

Lowest sticker price in this size that still meets the OEM load index. Trade-off is shorter warranty vs premium options.

UTQG 800

BFGoodrich

Advantage T/A sport LT

Lowest sticker price in this size that still meets the OEM load index. Trade-off is shorter warranty vs premium options.

UTQG 740

Falken

Ziex CT60 A/S

Lowest sticker price in this size that still meets the OEM load index. Trade-off is shorter warranty vs premium options.

UTQG 740

Toyo

Open country H/T II

Lowest sticker price in this size that still meets the OEM load index. Trade-off is shorter warranty vs premium options.

UTQG 740

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.

Cooper

Discoverer AT3 4S

73 dB cabin-noise rating per the EU tire label; well below the segment median. Tread pattern engineered to break up the harmonic peaks that cause highway droning.

UTQG 600 60k mi warranty 73 dB all-season

Pirelli

Scorpion all terrain plus

73 dB cabin-noise rating per the EU tire label; well below the segment median. Tread pattern engineered to break up the harmonic peaks that cause highway droning.

UTQG 600 50k mi warranty 73 dB all-season

BFGoodrich

All-Terrain T/A KO2

75 dB cabin-noise rating per the EU tire label; still quieter than most competitors in this size. Tread pattern engineered to break up the harmonic peaks that cause highway droning.

50k mi warranty 75 dB all-season

Side-by-side

Pick the trade-off that matches your driving

All-season
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus		Best budget
Michelin Defender LTX M/S		Best quiet
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S
UTQG treadwear600800600
Mileage warranty50,000 mi-60,000 mi
Cabin noise73 dB-73 dB
Season classall-season-all-season
Typetruck-suv-truck-suv

OEM tire sizes by year

What size does the chevrolet suburban 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
1976–1991235/75R15Year-specific fitment →
1992–2001245/75R16Year-specific fitment →
2002–2003265/70R16Year-specific fitment →
2004–2014245/75R16Year-specific fitment →
2015–2020275/55R20Year-specific fitment →
2021–2026275/60R20Year-specific fitment →

Browse Chevrolet Suburban fitment by year →

How we ranked these tires for the chevrolet suburban

We started with the latest model-year's OEM tire size; 265/65R18; 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 chevrolet suburban

452
Complaints
22
Crashes
45
Injuries
1
Deaths

Top issue category: Tires (General)

Most reported: Tires (General) (215) · Tread / Belt (193) · Sidewall (36) · Spare Tire (3) · Valve (2)

Reported across: 1978 – 2023 (36 years)

What owners described

Tread or belt separation appears in 29% of these reports; about 2.2× as often as across all tire complaints. Percentages are shares of the 278 reports covering every model year of the Chevrolet Suburban 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
Tread or belt separation 29% 13% 2.2×
Blowout or sudden deflation 25% 20% 1.2×
Sidewall failure 15% 15% 1.0×
Loss of control, rollover or collision 9% 8% 1.1×
Cracking or dry rot 6% 9% 0.7×
Bubble or bulge in the tire 6% 6% 1.0×

Mileage at failure

101 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 23,000 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 4,500 and 57,358 miles.

In owners' own words

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

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN EQUIPPED WITH HERCULES ALL TRAC A/T TIRES, SIZE: 265/70R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A SPARE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT TIRE TECHNICIAN WHO REPLACED THE TIRE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000 AND THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 205,000.

NHTSA complaint 1209949 · 2001 vehicle

THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN EQUIPPED WITH COOPER DISCOVERER H/T TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SEPARATED. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A SPARE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000 AND THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 240,000.

NHTSA complaint 1216628 · 1995 vehicle

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL CROSSCONTACT LX20 TIRES, SIZE: 275/55R20 111S. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE SIDEWALL OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.

NHTSA complaint 1359497 · 2016 vehicle

TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED MARK CHEVROLET (33200 MICHIGAN AVE, WAYNE, MI 48184, (734) 629-4964) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint 1576588 · 2008 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.

Tire recalls & safety complaints for the Chevrolet Suburban →

FAQ

What's the best all-season tire for the Chevrolet Suburban?
The all-season touring slate above ranks the top options for the 265/65R18 OEM size. The leader is selected by matching chevrolet-segment fitment, all-season compound class, and premium-brand quality bonus. For most Chevrolet Suburban 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 Suburban?
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 Suburban 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 265/65R18 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 Suburban?
Plus-size and minus-size alternatives within ±3% overall diameter are typically safe per the ETRTO standard. See the 265/65R18 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 2026-10-07.