2005 Chevrolet uplander tire sizes & fitment
Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly.
Approved fitments
| Tire size | Rim size | PCD (bolt pattern) | Offset | Load index | Speed rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/60R17 OEM | R17 | 5x115 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 225/60R17 OEM | 6.5x17 | 5x115 | 52mm | 103 | S |
| 215/70R16 | 6.5x16 | 5x115 | 52mm | 104 | S |
| 225/55R18 | 7x18 | 5x115 | 50mm | 102 | S |
| 235/55R18 | 7x18 | 5x115 | 50mm | 104 | S |
2005 Chevrolet uplander wheel bolt pattern & specs
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x115 |
|---|---|
| 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
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
Michelin
X-Ice snow
Dedicated winter (premium compound); ice/snow grip
See the best tires for the Chevrolet Uplander, ranked by category →
Tire recalls & safety complaints for the Chevrolet Uplander →
Plus-size and winter-downsize options for every Chevrolet Uplander factory size →
Compatible alternative sizes for 225/60R17
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
245/50R18 |
0.06% | plus 1 | Safe |
245/55R17 |
-0.07% | wider | Safe |
245/45R19 |
0.19% | plus 2 | Safe |
245/60R16 |
-0.20% | alternative | Safe |
205/60R18 |
0.20% | plus 1 | Safe |
For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 225/60R17 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 225/60R17 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.
Common upgrade paths
- Plus-1: 245/50R18; one rim size up, 0.06% OD change. Sharper steering, mild ride penalty, modest cost premium.
- Plus-2: 245/45R19; two rim sizes up, 0.19% 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 2005 chevrolet uplander
The 2005 Chevrolet Uplander ships from the factory on 225/60R17 tires mounted on R17 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 Chevrolet Uplander 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 2005 Chevrolet Uplander 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 2005 Chevrolet Uplander, 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 2005 chevrolet uplander
Top issue category: Tires (General)
Most reported: Tires (General) (4) · Sidewall (1)
Reported across: 2005 – 2005 (1 year)
What owners described
Loss of control, rollover or collision is the most common description, in 10% of these reports. Percentages are shares of the 21 reports covering every model year of the Chevrolet Uplander 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loss of control, rollover or collision | 10% | 8% | 1.1× |
| Tread or belt separation | 5% | 13% | 0.4× |
| Sidewall failure | 5% | 15% | 0.3× |
| Cracking or dry rot | 5% | 9% | 0.5× |
| Pressure-monitoring (TPMS) fault | 5% | 2% | 2.0× |
Mileage at failure
27 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 30,000 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 13,000 and 60,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Chevrolet Uplander. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET UPLANDER EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR ASSURANCE TIRES, SIZE P225/60R17. THE CONTACT STATED THAT 3/4 OF THE TIRE SIDEWALLS COLLAPSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THERE WERE PINHOLES IN THE TIRE SIDEWALLS. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 164,508 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 123,045, 164,508, AND 164,750. THE DOT NUMBER AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN. UPDATED 02/04/15
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT 65MPH ON THE INTERSTATE, DURING CLEAR, DRY CONDITIONS, A THREE INCH SECTION OF TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE CENTER OF THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE, EXPOSING THE BELT BENEATH. THE SERVICE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER REPLACED FOUR TIRES.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET UPLANDER. DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF SNOW IN THE AREA, THE CONTACT HAD TO DRIVE THROUGH A LOT OF SNOWBANKS. HE LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL BECAUSE THE VEHICLE SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. WHILE DRIVING THROUGH THE SNOW BANKS, THE SNOW IMPACTS THE INSIDE OF THE ALUMINUM RIMS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE LOW PROFILE TIRES CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE. THE ONLY REMEDY WOULD BE TO INSTALL A PLATE IN THE TIRES TO PREVENT SNOW FROM ENTERING THE RIM. THE FAILURE ALSO THROWS ALL FOUR TIRES OUT OF BALANCE. THE DOT NUMBER AND MANUFACTURER OF THE RIMS WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,724. UPDATED 02-23-09 *BF UPDATED 02/26/09. *JB UPDATED 02/26/09.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET UPLANDER. THE VEHICLE HAS CONTINENTAL CONTITOURING TIRES, SIZE A/S P225-60R17 (NA). WHILE PERFORMING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THE TIRES WERE CRACKING BETWEEN THE TREAD. THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY HEAT AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CRACKS IN THE TIRES WERE NORMAL. HE TOOK THE TIRES TO ANOTHER MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIRES WERE UNSAFE. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED DUE TO THE SEVERE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT HE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACING THE TIRES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 25,000. UPDATED 10/29/09 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE WASHING THE TIRES, HE NOTICED CRACKS BETWEEN THE TREADS. THE DEALER STATED THE CRACKS WERE DUE TO HEAT. UPDATED 11/02/09.
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 2005 Chevrolet Uplander?
What is the bolt pattern of a 2005 Chevrolet Uplander?
Can I run a different tire size on my 2005 Chevrolet Uplander?
Where can I buy tires for my 2005 Chevrolet Uplander?
What is the recommended tire pressure for the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander?
Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 2005 Chevrolet Uplander?
How often should I rotate the tires on my 2005 Chevrolet Uplander?
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 Uplander is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
- NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander.
- 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.