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1995 Buick lesabre tire sizes & fitment

Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 1995 Buick Lesabre, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly.

Approved fitments

Tire size Rim size PCD (bolt pattern) Offset Load index Speed rating
215/60R16 OEM R16 5x115 N/A N/A N/A

1995 Buick lesabre wheel bolt pattern & specs

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x115
Wheel thread / lug sizeM12x1.5
Center bore70.3 mm
Sourcebolt-pattern.com

The 1995 Buick Lesabre uses a 5x115 bolt pattern, M12x1.5 lug thread, and a 70.3 mm center bore. Bolt pattern and hub specs are stable across a model generation; always confirm against your vehicle's existing wheel before buying aftermarket wheels, spacers, or adapters. Source: community wheel-fitment reference data.

Best by use case

Four tires, four jobs

Best all-season

Bridgestone

Turanza QuietTrack

all-season touring, UTQG 800, 80,000-mi warranty

Best budget

Goodyear

Assurance MaxLife

Lowest cost per mile in this size; UTQG 820

Best quiet

Bridgestone

Turanza QuietTrack

68 dB cabin noise (EU label); quietest in this size

Best winter

Bridgestone

Blizzak WS90

Dedicated winter (premium compound); ice/snow grip

See the best tires for the Buick Lesabre, ranked by category →

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Compatible alternative sizes for 215/60R16

Sizes within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter safe-fit tolerance. Each row links to the size's own page.

Alternative size%Δ ODCategoryVerdict
235/55R16 0.08% wider Safe
185/70R16 0.15% winter narrower Safe
205/75R14 -0.20% alternative Safe
195/60R17 0.21% plus 1 Safe
235/60R15 -0.21% alternative Safe

For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 215/60R16 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 215/60R16 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.

Common upgrade paths

Use the plus-size calculator to evaluate any rim step against the OEM size.

How to choose tires for the 1995 buick lesabre performance-pkg

The 1995 Buick Lesabre Performance-Pkg ships from the factory on 215/60R16 tires mounted on R16 wheels. Only one approved fitment is documented for this model year, so replacement options should match the original size exactly unless a plus-size upgrade is being considered. The Compatible alternative sizes table above lists every safe substitution within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter tolerance.

Tire choice on the Buick Lesabre 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 1995 Buick Lesabre Performance-Pkg 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 1995 Buick Lesabre Performance-Pkg, 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 1995 buick lesabre

8
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Top issue category: Tread / Belt

Most reported: Tread / Belt (5) · Tires (General) (3)

Reported across: 1995 – 1995 (1 year)

What owners described

Tread or belt separation is the most common description, in 14% of these reports. Percentages are shares of the 87 reports covering every model year of the Buick Lesabre 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 14% 13% 1.0×
Blowout or sudden deflation 8% 20% 0.4×
Sidewall failure 7% 15% 0.5×
Bubble or bulge in the tire 7% 6% 1.2×
Loss of control, rollover or collision 6% 8% 0.7×
Cracking or dry rot 2% 9% 0.2×

Mileage at failure

36 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 27,000 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 1,200 and 109,880 miles.

In owners' own words

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

2001 BUICK LESABRE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE TIRES. *TGW ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT WERE REPLACED. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE SEPARATED AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 04/08/15*JB UPDATED 04/19/16*LJ THE CONSUMER ONLY PROVIDED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE TIRE, TBC CORP. HOWEVER, DID NOT PROVIDE THE TIRE LINE/BRAND OF TIRE. UPDATED 05/04/16.

NHTSA complaint 1115220 · 2001 vehicle

BRIDGESTONE INSIGNIA SE200/P215/70R/15 ORIGINALLY BOUGHT 4 OF THESE AT FIRESTONE HAVE HAD 2 REPLACED AND YESTERDAY 2 MORE AND FIRESTONE SAID THEY DON'T MAKE INSIGNIAS ANYMORE.....?? WONDER WHY BECAUSE THEY ARE DEFECTIVE!!!!!! HAD 7/32 TREAD LEFT ON THEM AND WORST WAS 6/32 AND HAD 30,000 MILES ON THEM AND ROTATED EVERY OTHER OIL CHANGE AS SCHEDULED!WARRANTY MADE ME PAY 165.00 FOR 2 NEW AFFINITY TOURING TIRES......NO DEAL THAT'S FOR SURE!!!!MECHANIC FOUND A BULGE IN TIRE SIDEWALL. NOW HAVE TO GO BACK TOMORROW AS ALL 4 TIRES ARE SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY EVEN THE NEW ONES!! BELTS WERE SEPARATED TOO ON INSIGNIAS SHAME ON B'STONE FOR ALL THE TREAD LEFT TO HAVE MANUF. SUCH A POOR TIRE!!!!!!! 2005 BUICK LESABRE DOT#WBM3E201711. 183,000 MILES ON CAR NOW BUT ALL HIGHWAY MILEAGE.

NHTSA complaint 1137704 · 2005 vehicle

TWO KUMHO TIRES WERE INSTALLED IN AUGUST 2015 AT 178,000 MILES. IN AUGUST OF 2016 AT 190,000 MILES VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE. RETURNED TO TIRE DEALER AND WAS TOLD ONE OF THE TIRE WAS SEPARATING AND NEEDED REPLACED. TIRES HAVE 12,000 MILES ON THEM. NO REASON TO BELIEVE THE OTHER ONE WILL NOT DO THE SAME THING. MADE IN CHINA.

NHTSA complaint 1314132 · 2002 vehicle

AIRBAG MODULE ON THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSES THE HORN TO BLOW INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, POWER WINDOW MOTOR IS DEFECTIVE/ POWER SEATS HAVE RIPPED SEAMS, AND TIRES HAD A THUMPING SOUND AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. DEALER AWARE OF PROBLEMS, AND COULD NOT REMEDY SITUATION. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. ALSO, A LOT OF PAINT HAS BEEN CHIPPED OFF THE VEHICLE, BUICK REFUSES TO REPAINT. *AK

NHTSA complaint 134508 · 1995 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.

Frequently asked questions

What size tires fit a 1995 Buick Lesabre?
The OEM tire size for the 1995 Buick Lesabre is 215/60R16 mounted on R16 wheels.. Trim levels and option packages can shift the original fitment; confirm against your specific vehicle's driver-door placard before purchase.
What is the bolt pattern of a 1995 Buick Lesabre?
The 1995 Buick Lesabre has a 5x115 bolt pattern with a 70.3 mm center bore and M12x1.5 wheel studs. Bolt pattern is consistent across the model generation; confirm against your existing wheel before fitting aftermarket wheels or adapters.
Can I run a different tire size on my 1995 Buick Lesabre?
Plus-sizing (larger rim, lower aspect) is possible within ±3% of the OEM overall diameter per the ETRTO safe-fit standard. The Compatible alternative sizes table on this page lists every safe option for the OEM size. Always confirm with the manufacturer or a qualified tire shop before deviating from the placard.
Where can I buy tires for my 1995 Buick Lesabre?
Online tire retailers in our affiliate network carry every size documented for this vehicle. Use the Shop online buttons above to compare prices across them; variance of $20–$40 per tire is common between merchants. The <a href="/tools/tire-install-cost-calculator/">install cost calculator</a> estimates the out-the-door including mount, balance, TPMS, and disposal by state.
What is the recommended tire pressure for the 1995 Buick Lesabre?
The cold-inflation pressure is printed on the driver-door placard of your specific vehicle and varies by trim, tire size, and loaded vs unloaded condition. Typical OEM front and rear pressures fall between 30 and 36 psi for passenger trims and 32–40 psi for SUV/truck variants, but the placard is the authoritative source.
Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 1995 Buick Lesabre?
Yes; the standard winter-tire fitment pattern is one width step narrower than OEM (e.g. 225 → 215) with the aspect ratio bumped up to preserve overall diameter. Narrower tires increase contact pressure on snow for better traction. The Compatible alternative sizes table includes any winter-friendly options that fall within ±3% OD for this vehicle.
How often should I rotate the tires on my 1995 Buick Lesabre?
Every 5,000–7,500 miles is the typical OEM recommendation for passenger vehicles. AWD vehicles and high-torque trucks benefit from the shorter interval. Documented rotation history is also a tire-warranty prerequisite; most manufacturer treadwear claims require rotation receipts at the warranty inspection.

For broader tire questions; replacement timing, UTQG, EV-specific tires, winter swaps; see the tire FAQ.

Sources for this page

  1. Vehicle owner's manual tire & wheel placard; door-jamb placard on the Buick Lesabre is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
  2. NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 1995 Buick Lesabre.
  3. ETRTO 2024 Standards Manual §2.3; overall-diameter math used for the alternative-size verdicts above.
  4. Tire & Rim Association 2025 Yearbook; load-index to maximum-load reference.

Last verified 2026-09-02.