2010–2011 Chevrolet Suburban Tire Size & Bolt Pattern

Q: Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 2011 Chevrolet Suburban?

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.

Approved fitments

Tire size	Rim size	PCD (bolt pattern)	Offset	Load index	Speed rating
245/75R16 OEM	R16	6x139.7	N/A	N/A	N/A
265/70R17 OEM	R17	6x139.7	N/A	N/A	N/A
265/70R17 OEM	7.5x17	6x139.7	31mm	N/A	N/A
265/65R18	8x18	6x139.7	31mm	N/A	N/A
275/55R20	8.5x20	6x139.7	31mm	N/A	N/A
285/45R22	9x22	6x139.7	31mm	N/A	N/A
275/55R20 OEM	R20	6x139.7	N/A	N/A	N/A
265/65R18 OEM	R18	6x139.7	N/A	N/A	N/A

2011 Chevrolet suburban wheel bolt pattern & specs

Bolt pattern (PCD)	6x139.7
Wheel thread / lug size	M14x1.5
Center bore	78.1 mm
Source	bolt-pattern.com

The 2011 Chevrolet Suburban uses a 6x139.7 bolt pattern, M14x1.5 lug thread, and a 78.1 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

Michelin

Xps rib

all-season touring

Best budget

Michelin

Defender LTX M/S

Lowest cost per mile in this size; UTQG 800

Best quiet

Pirelli

Scorpion all terrain plus

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

Compatible alternative sizes for 245/75R16

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
`245/70R17`	0.12%	plus 1	Safe
`245/80R15`	-0.12%	alternative	Safe
`265/60R18`	0.17%	plus 2	Safe
`225/70R18`	-0.22%	plus 2	Safe
`245/65R18`	0.23%	plus 2	Safe

For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 245/75R16 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 245/75R16 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.

Common upgrade paths

Plus-1: 245/70R17; one rim size up, 0.12% OD change. Sharper steering, mild ride penalty, modest cost premium.
Plus-2: 265/60R18; two rim sizes up, 0.17% 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 chevrolet suburban

The 2011 Chevrolet Suburban ships from the factory on 245/75R16 tires mounted on R16 wheels. 5 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 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 Chevrolet Suburban 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 Chevrolet Suburban, 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 chevrolet suburban

452

Complaints

22

Crashes

45

Injuries

1

Deaths

Top issue category: Tires (General)

Most reported: Tires (General) (215) · Tread / Belt (193) · Sidewall (36) · Spare Tire (3) · Valve (2)

Reported across: 1978 – 2023 (36 years)

What owners described

Tread or belt separation appears in 29% of these reports; about 2.2× as often as across all tire complaints. Percentages are shares of the 278 reports covering every model year of the Chevrolet Suburban 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
Tread or belt separation	29%	13%	2.2×
Blowout or sudden deflation	25%	20%	1.2×
Sidewall failure	15%	15%	1.0×
Loss of control, rollover or collision	9%	8%	1.1×
Cracking or dry rot	6%	9%	0.7×
Bubble or bulge in the tire	6%	6%	1.0×

Mileage at failure

101 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 23,000 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 4,500 and 57,358 miles.

In owners' own words

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

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN EQUIPPED WITH HERCULES ALL TRAC A/T TIRES, SIZE: 265/70R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A SPARE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT TIRE TECHNICIAN WHO REPLACED THE TIRE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000 AND THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 205,000.

NHTSA complaint 1209949 · 2001 vehicle

THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN EQUIPPED WITH COOPER DISCOVERER H/T TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SEPARATED. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A SPARE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000 AND THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 240,000.

NHTSA complaint 1216628 · 1995 vehicle

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL CROSSCONTACT LX20 TIRES, SIZE: 275/55R20 111S. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE SIDEWALL OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.

NHTSA complaint 1359497 · 2016 vehicle

TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED MARK CHEVROLET (33200 MICHIGAN AVE, WAYNE, MI 48184, (734) 629-4964) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint 1576588 · 2008 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 2011 Chevrolet Suburban?

The OEM tire size for the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is 245/75R16 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 2011 Chevrolet Suburban?

The 2011 Chevrolet Suburban has a 6x139.7 bolt pattern with a 78.1 mm center bore and M14x1.5 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 2011 Chevrolet Suburban?

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 2011 Chevrolet Suburban?

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 2011 Chevrolet Suburban?

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 2011 Chevrolet Suburban?

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 2011 Chevrolet Suburban?

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

Vehicle owner's manual tire & wheel placard; door-jamb placard on the Chevrolet Suburban 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 Chevrolet Suburban.
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.