2009 GMC canyon tire sizes & fitment
Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 2009 GMC Canyon, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly.
Approved fitments
| Tire size | Rim size | PCD (bolt pattern) | Offset | Load index | Speed rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/75R16 OEM | R16 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Compatible alternative sizes for 235/75R16
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
215/70R18 |
-0.09% | plus 2 | Safe |
205/80R17 |
0.12% | plus 1 | Safe |
235/70R17 |
0.25% | plus 1 | Safe |
235/80R15 |
-0.25% | alternative | Safe |
235/65R18 |
0.50% | plus 2 | Safe |
For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 235/75R16 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 235/75R16 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.
Common upgrade paths
- Plus-1: 205/80R17; one rim size up, 0.12% OD change. Sharper steering, mild ride penalty, modest cost premium.
- Plus-2: 215/70R18; two rim sizes up, -0.09% 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 2009 GMC canyon wt-4wd
The 2009 GMC Canyon WT-4wd ships from the factory on 235/75R16 tires mounted on R16 wheels. Only one approved fitment is documented for this model year, so replacement options should match the original size exactly unless a plus-size upgrade is being considered. The Compatible alternative sizes table above lists every safe substitution within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter tolerance.
Tire choice on the GMC Canyon 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 2009 GMC Canyon WT-4wd 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 2009 GMC Canyon WT-4wd, 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 2009 GMC canyon
Top issue category: Tires (General)
Most reported: Tires (General) (10) · TPMS (4) · Tread / Belt (3)
Reported across: 2004 – 2024 (7 years)
What owners described
Pressure-monitoring (TPMS) fault appears in 18% of these reports; about 7.6× as often as across all tire complaints. Percentages are shares of the 11 reports covering every model year of the GMC Canyon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure-monitoring (TPMS) fault | 18% | 2% | 7.6× |
| Bubble or bulge in the tire | 9% | 6% | 1.5× |
| Loss of control, rollover or collision | 9% | 8% | 1.1× |
| Premature or uneven wear | 9% | 1% | 7.0× |
In owners' own words
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about GMC Canyon. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC CANYON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE GAUGE REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO ELEVATION. THE TIRE PRESSURE GAUGE SENSOR WAS RESET, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5. UPDATED 11/14/14*CN UPDATED 4/29/2015
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 GMC CANYON. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLER AT/S TIRES, SIZE LT265/70R17. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE LOW TIRE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARDS, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WENT FLAT. THE CONTACT HAD TO STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT PULLED THE TIRE OFF AND BROUGHT IT TO THE TIRE SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A BUBBLE THE SIZE OF A BASEBALL WAS PRESENT IN THE CENTER OF THE TREAD. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,500.
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Canyon equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire Line: Wrangler Territory, Tire Size: 265/65/R18, DOT number: 1M6C8JT1R. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the TPMS indicated a low tire pressure. The driver pulled over and noticed that the passenger's side rear tire was low. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop, and it was determined that the tire damaged and the lock was missing. The mechanic located a pair of pliers between the rim and tire. The tire was replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The tire and vehicle failure mileages were unknown.
DT: CONTACT STATED THE TIRES WORE OUT. THE ORIGINAL FRONT TIRES WERE REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WORE OUT FROM THE INSIDE. THE REPLACEMENT TIRES WERE ALSO WEARING OUT. THE DEALER DID NOT OFFER ANY EXPLANATION FOR THE TIRE WEAR.*AK UPDATED 12/27/05.
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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Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 2009 GMC Canyon?
How often should I rotate the tires on my 2009 GMC Canyon?
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 GMC Canyon is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
- NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 2009 GMC Canyon.
- 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 2026-09-02.