2011 Buick enclave tire sizes & fitment
Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 2011 Buick Enclave, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly.
Approved fitments
| Tire size | Rim size | PCD (bolt pattern) | Offset | Load index | Speed rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255/60R19 OEM | R19 | 6x132 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 255/55R20 OEM | R20 | 6x132 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 255/60R19 OEM | 7.5x19 | 6x132 | 50mm | 108 | S |
| 255/55R20 | 7.5x20 | 6x132 | 50mm | 107 | H |
2011 Buick enclave wheel bolt pattern & specs
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 6x132 |
|---|---|
| Wheel thread / lug size | M14x1.5 |
| Center bore | 74.5 mm |
| Source | bolt-pattern.com |
Best by use case
Four tires, four jobs
See the best tires for the Buick Enclave, ranked by category →
Tire recalls & safety complaints for the Buick Enclave →
Plus-size and winter-downsize options for every Buick Enclave factory size →
Compatible alternative sizes for 255/60R19
Sizes within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter safe-fit tolerance. Each row links to the size's own page.
| Alternative size | %Δ OD | Category | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
255/55R20 |
-0.01% | plus 1 | Safe |
255/65R18 |
0.01% | alternative | Safe |
255/50R21 |
-0.03% | plus 2 | Safe |
255/70R17 |
0.03% | alternative | Safe |
235/65R19 |
-0.06% | winter narrower | Safe |
For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 255/60R19 upsize options. To check an arbitrary size pair, use the tire compatibility calculator.
Check a different size against this vehicle
Type any tire size below; we'll compute its overall-diameter delta against the OEM 255/60R19 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.
Common upgrade paths
- Plus-1: 255/55R20; one rim size up, -0.01% OD change. Sharper steering, mild ride penalty, modest cost premium.
- Plus-2: 255/50R21; two rim sizes up, -0.03% OD change. Noticeable ride penalty, higher pothole risk, meaningful tire-cost premium.
Use the plus-size calculator to evaluate any rim step against the OEM size.
How to choose tires for the 2011 buick enclave
The 2011 Buick Enclave ships from the factory on 255/60R19 tires mounted on R19 wheels. 2 approved fitments are documented for this model year, allowing some flexibility between performance, comfort, and winter compounds. The Compatible alternative sizes table above lists every safe substitution within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter tolerance.
Tire choice on the Buick Enclave comes down to three trade-offs that matter more than brand loyalty: load index (must equal or exceed the OEM number), speed rating (must match or exceed the placard), and UTQG treadwear (higher means longer life, lower usually means stickier rubber). Owners replacing factory tires with the same compound class, for example all-season for all-season, generally see no change in ride characteristics or fuel economy. Switching categories (performance summer to all-season touring, for example) is where the trade-offs show up at the contact patch.
For 2011 Buick Enclave owners considering a plus-size upgrade, the safer option is a Plus-1 step (one rim size up with a 10-point aspect drop and ~10 mm of additional section width). Plus-2 is technically viable on this chassis if the alternative-sizes table lists a Plus-2 candidate within tolerance, but expect a meaningful ride-harshness penalty and a tire-cost premium of 30–60% per tire relative to the OEM fitment. For winter use the recommended pattern is one width step down (e.g. from a 235 to a 225) with the aspect ratio bumped up to preserve overall diameter; narrower tires apply higher contact pressure per square inch on snow, which translates directly into shorter braking distances. The plus-size calculator evaluates any specific rim step against this OEM size.
Before purchasing, verify the tire size on the driver-door placard of your specific 2011 Buick Enclave, since trim levels and option packages can shift the original fitment from what is documented here. The placard reading is the authoritative source per FMVSS 110, and dealers will reference the placard rather than aftermarket catalogs when validating warranty claims.
NHTSA-reported issues for 2011 buick enclave
Top issue category: Tires (General)
Most reported: Tires (General) (6) · Tread / Belt (2)
Reported across: 2011 – 2011 (1 year)
What owners described
Cracking or dry rot appears in 39% of these reports; about 4.2× as often as across all tire complaints. Percentages are shares of the 18 reports covering every model year of the Buick Enclave that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.
| Reported problem | This subject | All tire complaints | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cracking or dry rot | 39% | 9% | 4.2× |
| Sidewall failure | 17% | 15% | 1.1× |
| Loss of control, rollover or collision | 11% | 8% | 1.3× |
| Pressure-monitoring (TPMS) fault | 11% | 2% | 4.6× |
| Tread or belt separation | 6% | 13% | 0.4× |
| Blowout or sudden deflation | 6% | 20% | 0.3× |
Mileage at failure
18 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 19,500 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 5,000 and 107,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Buick Enclave. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.
PURCHASED A 2011 BUICK ENCLAVE WITH MICHELIN LATITUDE TOUR P255/60R19 108S, 2 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON ABOUT TIRE PRESSURE BEING LOW. TIRES WERE INSPECTED AND ALL 4 TIRES WERE NOTED TO HAVE SEVERE SIDEWALL CRACKING.. AFTER SEARCHING FOUND THESES TIRES HAD A RECALL IN 2013 FOR THE SAME REASONS BUT MICHELIN STATES THESE TIRES WERE PRODUCED BEFORE THEN AND IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. WAS TOLD BY MICHELIN TIRE DEALER THESE TIRES WERE UNSAFE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED BUT MICHELIN REFUSES TO COVER THE COST
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal sound and the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The contact stated that the engine and TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
While driving, the Kenda Klever tire experienced a sudden and complete tread separation. The tread detached in one solid ring from the rest of the tire. The failure happened without warning. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and safely pull over. There were no injuries. Klever ST 255/60R19
VEHICLE 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE. KEEPS TURNING ON THE LIGHT ENGINE AND AT THE DEALERSHIP THEY KEEP TELLING ME THAT IS BECAUSE I DON'T CLOSE THE GAS KNOB CORRECTLY. WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON WHILE IM DRIVING IT GIVES ME A MESSAGE OF POWER ENGINE REDUCE AND IT REDUCE MY SPEED AND I CAN'T CONTINUE DRIVING. I'VE ALMOST CAUSE 2 ACCIDENTS WHILE IM DRIVING DUE TO THIS ISSUE. IT WILL COMPLETELY STOP IN CERTAIN TIMES WHILE IM DRIVING. LAST INCIDENT 06/05/10. AS WELL, MY TIRE GOT FLAT AROUND A MONTH AGO AND I REALIZED THE DEALERSHIP SOLD ME THE VEHICLE WITH NO EXTRA TIRE AND EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT TO CHANGE MY TIRE.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What size tires fit a 2011 Buick Enclave?
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Can I run a different tire size on my 2011 Buick Enclave?
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Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 2011 Buick Enclave?
How often should I rotate the tires on my 2011 Buick Enclave?
For broader tire questions; replacement timing, UTQG, EV-specific tires, winter swaps; see the tire FAQ.
Sources for this page
- Vehicle owner's manual tire & wheel placard; door-jamb placard on the Buick Enclave is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
- NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 2011 Buick Enclave.
- ETRTO 2024 Standards Manual §2.3; overall-diameter math used for the alternative-size verdicts above.
- Tire & Rim Association 2025 Yearbook; load-index to maximum-load reference.
Last verified 2026-10-07.