2015–2023 GMC savana tire sizes & fitment
Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 2015–2023 GMC Savana, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly. Our catalog lists the same factory fitment for every model year from 2015 to 2023.
Approved fitments
| Tire size | Rim size | PCD (bolt pattern) | Offset | Load index | Speed rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/75R16 OEM | R16 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Plus-size and winter-downsize options for every GMC Savana factory 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 2023 GMC savana
The 2023 GMC Savana ships from the factory on 245/75R16 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 Savana 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 2023 GMC Savana 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 2023 GMC Savana, 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 2023 GMC savana
Top issue category: Tires (General)
Most reported: Tires (General) (25) · Tread / Belt (7) · TPMS (2) · Spare Tire (1) · Sidewall (1)
Reported across: 1996 – 2013 (11 years)
What owners described
Blowout or sudden deflation appears in 62% of these reports; about 3.1× as often as across all tire complaints. Percentages are shares of the 21 reports covering every model year of the GMC Savana 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 | 62% | 20% | 3.1× |
| Tread or belt separation | 29% | 13% | 2.1× |
| Sidewall failure | 19% | 15% | 1.3× |
| Loss of control, rollover or collision | 19% | 8% | 2.3× |
| Bubble or bulge in the tire | 10% | 6% | 1.6× |
| Premature or uneven wear | 5% | 1% | 3.7× |
In owners' own words
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about GMC Savana. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.
WE HAVE PURCHASED 20 HIFLY, LT245-75R16 E RANGE 10 PLY TIRES TO USE ON OUR FLEET OF 15 GMC 3500 VANS.YEAR RANGE IS BETWEEN 2007-2014. WE ARE FINDING SEPARATION AND BUBBLING IN THEM. WE WERE ADVISED THAT "WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM A CHEAP CHINESE TIRE, YOU GOT WHAT YOU PAID FOR.". NO WARRANTY OR EXCHANGE GIVEN. I STILL HAVE 11 ON SHOP FLOOR DUE TO SUCH FAILURES THESE ARE VERY DANGEROUS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE TREADS AND SIDEWALLS BUBBLE AND BLOW OUT OR TREAD SEPARATES, THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL, INJURY, DEATH OR DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY. WE HAVE PURCHASED COOPER TIRES WITHOUT THE SAME ISSUES ON THESE UNITS, DRIVING THE SAME SPEED, WEIGHT, AND DISTANCE. THE FAULTY TIRES ARE AVAILABLE FOR TESTING AND OR INSPECTION.
VEHICLE CAME EQUIPPED WITH STANDARD TIRES WHICH HOLD ABOUT 2300 POUNDS INSTEAD OF EXLOAD TIRES WHICH HOLD 7200 POUNDS. THIS WAS CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL AND PREMATURE WEAR OF THE TIRES. ALSO, LABEL ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR WAS INCORRECT. BECAUSE OF THIS ERROR, IT TOOK 13 MONTHS BEFORE THEY DISCOVERED WHAT WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM, AND WENT THROUGH 9 ALIGNMENTS AND SEVERAL TIRES.
WE PURCHASED 18 PINNACLE LT245/75R16 LOAD RANGE E 10 PLY TIRES FROM GRAINGER AND MADE IN CHINA FOR OUR FLEET OF 15 2007-2014 GMC 3500 VANS. I HAVE 6 OF THEM ON SHOP FLOOR DUE TO FAILURES THAT ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AND OR TESTING. SOME OF THE OTHERS WERE DESTROYED AND SENT TO BE RECYCLED. THESE VANS ARE DRIVEN UPON THE INTERSTATE, HIGHWAYS AND CITY STREETS, AT OR ABOUT THE SPEED LIMITS AND WITHIN THE WEIGHT CLASS OF A 1 TON VAN. MILEAGE VARIED FROM 5000 TO 10000 BEFORE THE TIRE BUBBLED ON THE TREAD OR AT THE BEAD, SEPARATED OR BLEW OUT. WE HAVE PURCHASED COOPER TIRES IN THE SAME SPEC RANGE PRIOR TO AND AFTER SAID PURCHASE WITH NO FAILURES AS THE PINNACLE TIRES.
Tire size P 245/75 R 16 Was transporting church members (8) to church function on enter state when the tire blew out for no apparent reason. No more than 1000 miles ware on tires. The blow out caused damage to rear radiator causing overheating and damaging engine
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 2023 GMC Savana?
Can I run a different tire size on my 2023 GMC Savana?
Where can I buy tires for my 2023 GMC Savana?
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Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 2023 GMC Savana?
How often should I rotate the tires on my 2023 GMC Savana?
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 Savana is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
- NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 2023 GMC Savana.
- 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.