2006 Chevrolet suburban 1500 tire sizes & fitment
Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly.
Approved fitments
| Tire size | Rim size | PCD (bolt pattern) | Offset | Load index | Speed rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/70R16 OEM | 7x16 | 6x139.7 | 31mm | 111 | S |
| 265/70R17 OEM | 7.5x17 | 6x139.7 | 31mm | 113 | S |
| 245/75R16 | 6.5x16 | 6x139.7 | 31mm | 109 | S |
2006 Chevrolet suburban 1500 wheel bolt pattern & specs
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 6x139.7 |
|---|---|
| Wheel thread / lug size | M14x1.5 |
| Center bore | 78.1 mm |
| Source | bolt-pattern.com |
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Compatible alternative sizes for 265/70R16
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
285/65R16 |
-0.06% | wider | Safe |
265/65R17 |
-0.14% | plus 1 | Safe |
265/75R15 |
0.14% | alternative | Safe |
245/65R18 |
-0.22% | plus 2 | Safe |
265/60R18 |
-0.28% | plus 2 | Safe |
For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 265/70R16 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 265/70R16 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.
Common upgrade paths
- Plus-1: 265/65R17; one rim size up, -0.14% OD change. Sharper steering, mild ride penalty, modest cost premium.
- Plus-2: 245/65R18; two rim sizes up, -0.22% 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 2006 chevrolet suburban 1500
The 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 ships from the factory on 265/70R16 tires mounted on 7x16 wheels, with a load index of 111 and a speed rating of S. 3 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 Suburban 1500 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 S), 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 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 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 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 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 2006 chevrolet suburban 1500
Top issue category: Tires (General)
Most reported: Tires (General) (22) · Tread / Belt (4) · TPMS (3) · Spare Tire (2) · Sidewall (1)
Reported across: 1994 – 2008 (11 years)
What owners described
Blowout or sudden deflation is the most common description, in 15% of these reports. Percentages are shares of the 27 reports covering every model year of the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 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 | 15% | 20% | 0.7× |
| Cracking or dry rot | 15% | 9% | 1.6× |
| Loss of control, rollover or collision | 11% | 8% | 1.3× |
| Tread or belt separation | 7% | 13% | 0.6× |
| Pressure-monitoring (TPMS) fault | 7% | 2% | 3.1× |
| Sidewall failure | 4% | 15% | 0.2× |
Mileage at failure
17 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 24,000 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 5,000 and 150,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Chevrolet Suburban 1500. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE WILDERNESS LETIRES, TIRES SIZE: 265/70R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE AND VIBRATE BEFORE A LOUD BOOMING SOUND WAS HEARD. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TIRE SIZE P265/70R17DOT4BT6DYWR THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS SET OF 3 0611 ODD TIRE1711 THE OTHER ODD NUMBER 1711. PURCHASED TIRES IN 2012 ONLY 24000 MILES NOW THEY ARE CRACKED FOUND OUT THESE TIRES WERE MANUFACTURED IN 2011.I DRIVE TO THE AROLINAS AT THE MINIMUM OF ONCE A YEAR AND I DON'T APPRECIATE DRIVING THE MOUNTAINS WITH DEFECTIVE TIRES. NOW GOODYEAR WANTS ME TO TAKE TIRES OFF AND SEND BACK TO THEM BUT IN THE MEAN TIME I HAVE TO PURCHASE ANOTHER AT MY COST. THESE TIRE WERE PURCHASED IN HOLLY SPRINGS NORTH CAROLINA,TIRES WERE MANUFACTURES IN FAYETTEVILLE N.C. WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP YOU CAN OFFER.
VALVE STEM OF TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR BROKE CAUSING THE LEFT, REAR TIRE TO GO FLAT. IT BROKE WHILE I WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE VALVE STEM CAP SO THAT I COULD CHECK MY TIRE PRESURE. IF THE FAILURE WOULD HAVE OCCURED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, IT MAY HAVE LED TO AN ACCIDENT.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM WAS PROBLEMATIC FOR YEARS. THE DISPLAY WOULD LIGHT AND MESSAGE CENTER WOULD INDICATE ALL TIRES WERE LOW WHEN NONE WERE BY CHECK OF ACCURATE GAUGE. THIS PROBLEM HAS FINALLY BEEN ADDRESSED AT LEAST TEMPORARILY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS STAY ON. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO SHOP AND DEALER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. TESTS HAVE BEEN RUN AND THE CODES RESET, TO NO AVAIL. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND VEHICLE PERFORMANCE SEEMS NORMAL, HOWEVER, THE WARNING LIGHT REMAINS USELESS FOR ANY "REAL" PROBLEM. PLEASE CONSIDER THE LOW MILEAGE (CURRENTLY 18,224) WHEN CONSIDERING PROBLEMS.
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
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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 Suburban 1500 is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
- NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500.
- 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.