2019 Chevrolet S10 tire sizes & fitment
Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 2019 Chevrolet S10, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly.
Approved fitments
| Tire size | Rim size | PCD (bolt pattern) | Offset | Load index | Speed rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/70R16 OEM | 6.5x16 | 5x120.7 | 33mm | 111 | T |
| 265/60R18 OEM | 7.5x18 | 5x120.7 | 33mm | 110 | T |
| 245/65R17 | 7x17 | 5x120.7 | 33mm | 111 | T |
| 265/65R17 | 7.5x17 | 5x120.7 | 33mm | 112 | T |
2019 Chevrolet S10 wheel bolt pattern & specs
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x120.7 |
|---|---|
| Wheel thread / lug size | M12x1.5 |
| Center bore | 70.3 mm |
| Source | adaptitusa-reference |
Best by use case
Four tires, four jobs
Best all-season
Pirelli
Scorpion all terrain plus
all-season touring, UTQG 600, 50,000-mi warranty
Best budget
Michelin
Defender LTX M/S
Lowest cost per mile in this size; UTQG 800
Best quiet
Michelin
X-Ice snow
71 dB cabin noise (EU label); quietest in this size
Best winter
Michelin
X-Ice snow
Dedicated winter (premium compound); ice/snow grip
See the best tires for the Chevrolet S10, ranked by category →
Tire recalls & safety complaints for the Chevrolet S10 →
Plus-size and winter-downsize options for every Chevrolet S10 factory size →
Compatible alternative sizes for 245/70R16
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
225/65R18 |
0.04% | plus 2 | Safe |
265/60R17 |
0.05% | plus 1 | Safe |
265/55R18 |
-0.09% | plus 2 | Safe |
245/65R17 |
0.12% | plus 1 | Safe |
245/75R15 |
-0.12% | alternative | Safe |
For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 245/70R16 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 245/70R16 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.
Common upgrade paths
- Plus-1: 265/60R17; one rim size up, 0.05% OD change. Sharper steering, mild ride penalty, modest cost premium.
- Plus-2: 225/65R18; two rim sizes up, 0.04% 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 2019 chevrolet S10
The 2019 Chevrolet S10 ships from the factory on 245/70R16 tires mounted on 6.5x16 wheels, with a load index of 111 and a speed rating of T. 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 Chevrolet S10 comes down to three trade-offs that matter more than brand loyalty: load index (must equal or exceed the OEM number, in this case 111), speed rating (must match or exceed the placard, here T), 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 2019 Chevrolet S10 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 2019 Chevrolet S10, 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 2019 chevrolet S10
Top issue category: Tires (General)
Most reported: Tires (General) (61) · Spare Tire (43) · Tread / Belt (24) · Sidewall (11) · Bead (1)
Reported across: 1983 – 2004 (22 years)
What owners described
Blowout or sudden deflation is the most common description, in 14% of these reports. Percentages are shares of the 71 reports covering every model year of the Chevrolet S10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blowout or sudden deflation | 14% | 20% | 0.7× |
| Sidewall failure | 14% | 15% | 0.9× |
| Tread or belt separation | 10% | 13% | 0.7× |
| Cracking or dry rot | 10% | 9% | 1.1× |
| Loss of control, rollover or collision | 10% | 8% | 1.2× |
| Bubble or bulge in the tire | 7% | 6% | 1.2× |
Mileage at failure
20 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 32,000 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 10,000 and 72,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Chevrolet S10. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.
I WAS PULLING OUT FROM AN INTERSECTION WHEN SOMETHING "JOLTED" THE VEHICLE AND MADE A NOISE LIKE SOMETHING HIT THE TRUCK. LOOKING BACK IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE SPARE TIRE WAS LYING IN THE ROAD AND THE CAR BEHIND ME ALMOST HIT IT. I WENT BACK AND PICKED UP THE TIRE. AFTER RETURNING HOME MY FATHER INSPECTED THE TRUCK AND SAID THE CABLE HAD BROKEN WHERE THE SPARE TIRE MOUNT HOLDS THE TIRE UP UNDER THE TRUCK BED. THE TIRE IS CUT IN A COUPLE PLACES ON THE SIDEWALLS AND THE BRACKET THAT SHOULD BE ON THE END OF THE CABLE IS MISSING. I DIDN'T NOTICE IT LYING IN THE ROAD AS I JUST GRABBED MY TIRE IN A HURRY BECAUSE MORE TRAFFIC WAS COMING.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S10 EQUIPPED WITH UNIROYAL TIGER PAW AWP II TIRES, SIZE: P205/75/R15 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT INDEPENDENTLY REPLACED THE TIRE WITH THE SPARE. THE TIRE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000 AND THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000.
2/25/99 TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO SERRA CHEV IN JACKSON FOR CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT, SMELL OF BURNING ODOR, DRIVERS DOOR HARD TO SHUT, DRIVERS SEAT BELT LOCKS UP ON STRAIGHT AND LEVEL. 3/1/99 ENGINE QUIT WHILE DRIVING 35-40MPH. TOWED TO SERRA CHEVROLET. WIRE WAS FOUND BURNT AT TRANS AND DIST. 3/6/99 TRUCK AGAIN QUIT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX. 30 MPH IN 2ND GEAR. TIRES LOCKED UP AND TRUCK COASTED TO STOP. THIS IS A 4 LANE,55MPH HIGHWAY. WAS NEARLY HIT BY VEHICLE BEHIND. LOST ALL POWER INCLUDING STEERING. TRUCK IS AGAIN SITTING AT SERRA CHEVROLET HERE IN JACKSON. THIS VEHICLE NEEDS IMMEDIATE RECALL FOR SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING AND TWICE FOR SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING, BEFORE IT CAUSES A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevy S10 equipped with Tornel Classic All Season Tires. Tire Size: 205/75 R15, and DOT Number: N/A. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact's friend noticed that the passenger's front tire had a large bubble. The contact stated that the bubble was the size of a football. The tire was recently purchased online from Walmart. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000. VIN Unavailable.
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 2019 Chevrolet S10?
What is the bolt pattern of a 2019 Chevrolet S10?
Can I run a different tire size on my 2019 Chevrolet S10?
Where can I buy tires for my 2019 Chevrolet S10?
What is the recommended tire pressure for the 2019 Chevrolet S10?
Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 2019 Chevrolet S10?
How often should I rotate the tires on my 2019 Chevrolet S10?
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 Chevrolet S10 is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
- NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 2019 Chevrolet S10.
- 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.