2013 Cadillac ATS tire sizes & fitment
Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 2013 Cadillac ATS, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly.
Approved fitments
| Tire size | Rim size | PCD (bolt pattern) | Offset | Load index | Speed rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/40R18 OEM | R18 | 5x115 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 255/35R18 OEM | R18 | 5x115 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 225/45R17 OEM | 8x17 | 5x115 | 42mm | 90 | V |
| 225/40R18 OEM | 8x18 | 5x115 | 42mm | 92 | V |
| 225/35R19 | 8x19 | 5x115 | 42mm | 88 | W |
| 225/45R17 OEM | R17 | 5x115 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2013 Cadillac ATS wheel bolt pattern & specs
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x115 |
|---|---|
| Wheel thread / lug size | M12x1.5 |
| Center bore | 70.3 mm |
| Source | bolt-pattern.com |
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
Bridgestone
Turanza QuietTrack
Lowest cost per mile in this size; UTQG 800
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 Cadillac ATS, ranked by category →
Tire recalls & safety complaints for the Cadillac ATS →
Plus-size and winter-downsize options for every Cadillac ATS factory size →
Compatible alternative sizes for 225/40R18
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
215/30R20 |
-0.03% | plus 2 | Safe |
205/50R17 |
-0.06% | winter narrower | Safe |
255/45R16 |
-0.20% | alternative | Safe |
195/40R19 |
0.22% | plus 1 | Safe |
255/40R17 |
-0.22% | alternative | Safe |
For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 225/40R18 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 225/40R18 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.
Common upgrade paths
- Plus-1: 195/40R19; one rim size up, 0.22% OD change. Sharper steering, mild ride penalty, modest cost premium.
- Plus-2: 215/30R20; 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 2013 cadillac ATS
The 2013 Cadillac ATS ships from the factory on 225/40R18 tires mounted on R18 wheels. 4 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 Cadillac ATS 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 2013 Cadillac ATS 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 2013 Cadillac ATS, 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 2013 cadillac ATS
Top issue category: Tires (General)
Most reported: Tires (General) (2) · Tread / Belt (1)
Reported across: 2013 – 2013 (1 year)
What owners described
Sidewall failure appears in 33% of these reports; about 2.2× as often as across all tire complaints. Percentages are shares of the 9 reports covering every model year of the Cadillac ATS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidewall failure | 33% | 15% | 2.2× |
| Bubble or bulge in the tire | 22% | 6% | 3.8× |
| Cracking or dry rot | 22% | 9% | 2.4× |
| Tread or belt separation | 11% | 13% | 0.8× |
| Loss of control, rollover or collision | 11% | 8% | 1.3× |
Mileage at failure
7 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 15,000 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 2,500 and 28,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Cadillac ATS. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.
THESE "RUNFLAT" TIRES HAVE HAD SOME IMPACTS FROM POTHOLES. I HAVE HAD 4 OF THEM FAIL BEGINNING WITH THE CITED UNITS. TYPICALLY, THE SIDEWALL BEGINS TO BULGE AND THEN A CRACK APPEARS SOME TIME LATER ABOUT 4 INCHES LONG EXTENDING WELL INTO THE TIRE ABOUT AN INCH AWAY FROM THE BEAD. THE CORD IS EXPOSED.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CADILLAC ATS. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN PRIMACY MXM4, SIZE: 225/40/R18. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TREAD SEPARATED AROUND THE SIDEWALL OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED A BUBBLE AT THE SITE OF THE SEPARATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CADILLAC ATS EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL CONTI PRO CONTACT TIRES, SIZE: 225/40/R18 (NA). ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER A BUMP AND THE TIRES VIBRATED. SEVERAL MILES DOWN THE ROAD, THE AIR SENSOR INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE SIDEWALLS ON BOTH FRONT TIRES WERE SPLIT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO USE THE RUN FLAT INNER TIRES TO CONTINUE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FIRST TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LONG CADILLAC DEALER LOCATED IN SOUTHBOROUGH, MA WHERE THE TIRE WAS REPLACED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. THE DOT NUMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac ATS equipped with Bridgestone Tires, Tire Line: DriveGuard Plus, Tire Size: 225/40/R18, Dot Number: EJ17CMM0922. The contact stated that while attempting to change a flat tire on rear passenger's side of the vehicle he noticed cracks on the tire. The contact inspected the other three tires and noticed the same cracks. The contact stated that all four tires where replaced. The dealer was contacted and a claim was filed. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact back to the retail store. The failure mileage for the vehicle was 170,000. The tire failure mileage was 2,500.
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 2013 Cadillac ATS?
What is the bolt pattern of a 2013 Cadillac ATS?
Can I run a different tire size on my 2013 Cadillac ATS?
Where can I buy tires for my 2013 Cadillac ATS?
What is the recommended tire pressure for the 2013 Cadillac ATS?
Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 2013 Cadillac ATS?
How often should I rotate the tires on my 2013 Cadillac ATS?
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 Cadillac ATS is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
- NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 2013 Cadillac ATS.
- 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.