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Best tires for the GMC Jimmy

Top picks across four categories for the GMC Jimmy, anchored to the current-generation OEM size 205/75R15. 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.

Goodyear

Assurance all season 205/75R15

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

Firestone

Winterforce 2

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

General

Grabber A/T X

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

UTQG 640

Hankook

I pike X

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

Lowest cost per mile

Best budget

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

General

Grabber A/T X

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

UTQG 640

Toyo

Extensa A/S II

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

UTQG 620

Nexen

N priz AH5

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

UTQG 460

Ironman

RB 12 NWS

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

UTQG 440

Side-by-side

Pick the trade-off that matches your driving

All-season
Goodyear Assurance All Season 205/75R15		Best budget
General Grabber A/T X
UTQG treadwear-640
Mileage warranty--
Cabin noise--
Season class--
Type--

OEM tire sizes by year

What size does the GMC jimmy 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
1976–1991215/75R15Year-specific fitment →
1992–1994205/75R15Year-specific fitment →
1995–2000235/70R15Year-specific fitment →
2001205/75R15Year-specific fitment →
2002–2005235/70R15Year-specific fitment →

Browse GMC Jimmy fitment by year →

How we ranked these tires for the GMC jimmy

We started with the latest model-year's OEM tire size; 205/75R15; 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 GMC jimmy

48
Complaints
4
Crashes
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

Top issue category: Tires (General)

Most reported: Tires (General) (26) · Tread / Belt (13) · Spare Tire (7) · Sidewall (2)

Reported across: 1982 – 2001 (15 years)

What owners described

Loss of control, rollover or collision appears in 29% of these reports; about 3.4× as often as across all tire complaints. Percentages are shares of the 21 reports covering every model year of the GMC Jimmy 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
Loss of control, rollover or collision 29% 8% 3.4×
Blowout or sudden deflation 19% 20% 0.9×
Tread or belt separation 5% 13% 0.4×
Sidewall failure 5% 15% 0.3×
Cracking or dry rot 5% 9% 0.5×

In owners' own words

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

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. I HAD THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLOW OUT WHICH CAUSED ME TO DRIVE INTO A DITCH. THE DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES (SAME WITH THE WINDOWS AND REAR HATCH).*AK (TIRESIZE: P205/75R15)

NHTSA complaint 270742 · 1998 vehicle

THE TIRE OF THE VEHICLE WAS WORN AND BROKE LOOSE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL AND RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE HITTING A SMALL GROVE OF TREES, THIS ACCIDENT RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER QUESTIONS THE WEIGHT TO POWER DESIGN AND WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION OF THE BODY STYLE (THE TIRE MAKE/MODEL WAS NOT GIVEN). NLM

NHTSA complaint 288865 · 1995 vehicle

SPARE TIRE MOUNT SWINGS AWAY FROM TAILGATE AND WOULD DROP DOWN. WHENEVER A BUMP OR CRACK IS HIT, MOUNT WOULD COME OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY. SPARE TIRE ON TAILGATE WOULD BE IN TRAFFIC ONCE IT SWINGS OUTWARD. SPARE TIRE WAS BOLTED ON TAILGATE BY A LATCH. HAVE BEEN IN TOUCH WITH DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER.

NHTSA complaint 299336 · 1991 vehicle

FRONT TIRES DEVELOPED SERIOUS WEAR PATTERNS (CUPPING). ORIGINAL FACTORY WHEEL BALANCING PLACED 3 OUNCES OF WEIGHT ON FRONT RIGHT AND 2.75 OUNCES ON FRONT LEFT WHILE THE REAR TIRES ONLY REQUIRED.5 OUNCES OF WEIGHT. THE TIRES HAVE BEEN BALANCED THREE TIMES BY DIFFERENT PLACES AND ACCORDING TO THE TIRES EXPERTS, THE TIRES "DON'T SPIN WELL". ONE UNIROYAL DEALER SUGGESTED I CONTACT THE SELLING DEALER OF THE CAR AND HAVE HIM REPLACE THE TIRES. THIS IS NOT A GMC ISSUE BUT A UNIROYAL ISSUE. AFTER ROTATING THE DEFECTIVE FRONT TIRES TO THE REAR, THE REAR TIRES NOW HUM AND THE RIDE IS TERRIBLE. THESE TIRES WERE POORLY MANUFACTURED AND EVEN USING HEAVY WEIGHTS, CANNOT BE BALANCED PROPERLY. GIVEN THE FACT THAT MY GMC JIMMY HAS A POOR ROLLOVER RATING, I'M AFRAID THESE REAR TIRES WILL CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT IF NOT REPLACED.

NHTSA complaint 301195 · 2001 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 GMC Jimmy →

FAQ

What's the best all-season tire for the GMC Jimmy?
The all-season touring slate above ranks the top options for the 205/75R15 OEM size. The leader is selected by matching gmc-segment fitment, all-season compound class, and premium-brand quality bonus. For most GMC Jimmy 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 GMC Jimmy?
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 GMC Jimmy 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 205/75R15 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 GMC Jimmy?
Plus-size and minus-size alternatives within ±3% overall diameter are typically safe per the ETRTO standard. See the 205/75R15 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.