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2000 Isuzu rodeo tire sizes & fitment

Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly.

Approved fitments

Tire size Rim size PCD (bolt pattern) Offset Load index Speed rating
245/70R16 OEM R16 6x139.7 N/A N/A N/A

2000 Isuzu rodeo wheel bolt pattern & specs

Bolt pattern (PCD)6x139.7
Wheel thread / lug sizeM12x1.5
Center bore108.0 mm
Sourceadaptitusa-reference

The 2000 Isuzu Rodeo uses a 6x139.7 bolt pattern, M12x1.5 lug thread, and a 108.0 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

Pirelli

Scorpion all terrain plus

all-season touring, UTQG 600, 50,000-mi warranty

Best budget

Michelin

Defender LTX M/S

Lowest cost per mile in this size; UTQG 800

Best quiet

Michelin

X-Ice snow

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

Best winter

Michelin

X-Ice snow

Dedicated winter (premium compound); ice/snow grip

Tire recalls & safety complaints for the Isuzu Rodeo →

Compatible alternative sizes for 245/70R16

Sizes within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter safe-fit tolerance. Each row links to the size's own page.

Alternative size%Δ ODCategoryVerdict
225/65R18 0.04% plus 2 Safe
265/60R17 0.05% plus 1 Safe
265/55R18 -0.09% plus 2 Safe
245/65R17 0.12% plus 1 Safe
245/75R15 -0.12% alternative Safe

For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 245/70R16 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 245/70R16 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.

Common upgrade paths

Use the plus-size calculator to evaluate any rim step against the OEM size.

How to choose tires for the 2000 isuzu rodeo s-v6-2wd

The 2000 Isuzu Rodeo S-V6-2wd ships from the factory on 245/70R16 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 Isuzu Rodeo 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 2000 Isuzu Rodeo S-V6-2wd 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 2000 Isuzu Rodeo S-V6-2wd, 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 2000 isuzu rodeo

7
Complaints
2
Crashes
4
Injuries
0
Deaths

Top issue category: Tread / Belt

Most reported: Tread / Belt (4) · Tires (General) (2) · Sidewall (1)

Reported across: 2000 – 2000 (1 year)

What owners described

Loss of control, rollover or collision appears in 32% of these reports; about 3.8× as often as across all tire complaints. Percentages are shares of the 53 reports covering every model year of the Isuzu Rodeo that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.

Reported problemThis subjectAll tire complaintsRelative
Loss of control, rollover or collision 32% 8% 3.8×
Tread or belt separation 28% 13% 2.1×
Blowout or sudden deflation 15% 20% 0.7×
Sidewall failure 9% 15% 0.6×
Cracking or dry rot 8% 9% 0.8×
Premature or uneven wear 2% 1% 1.5×

Mileage at failure

10 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 19,000 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 2,000 and 117,000 miles.

In owners' own words

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

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MILES HR IN 820 I EXITED RIGHT ON THE WEATHERFORD EXIT AND WHILE IN THE TURN THE BD SIDE TIREBLEW OUT AN THE TREAD HAD COME OFF CAUSING MY CAR TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL AND GO DOWN AN EMBANKMENT IN WHICH WE ALMOST FLIPPED MY CAR BEFORE WE COULD GET IT STOPPED IN WHICH IT CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA complaint 1034508 · 2000 vehicle

DURING TIRE ROTATION STUDS/LUG NUTS BECAME STRIPPED WHEN REMOVING LUG NUTS. ONE OF THE STUDS BROKE LOOSE FROM ITS SEATING INSIDE THE HUB DURING REMOVAL OF LUG NUT PREVENTING WHEEL REMOVAL OR LUG NUT RETIGHTENING. ALL 12 FRONT STUDS AND LUG NUTS HAD TO BE REPLACED AS THEY WERE ALL STRIPPED. ALL 12 REAR LUG NUTS AND STUDS WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED AS THEY ARE ALSO STRIPPING DURING WHEEL REMOVAL. THE STRIPPING OF THESE LUG NUTS/STUDS IS CAUSING METAL FATIGUE ON THE STUDS AND THEY POSE A SERIOUS SAFTEY HAZARD DUE TO POSSIBLE BREAKAGE WHILE VEHICAL IS IN MOTION.

NHTSA complaint 142334 · 1995 vehicle

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER STARTED TO APPLY BRAKES, AND HIT A SMALL POTHOLE. BRAKES MADE A GRINDING NOISE, PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR AND VEHICLE DIDN'T RESPOND. HIT CAR IN FRONT. CONTACTED DEALER, SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH BRAKES. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN 27 JAN 00. ANYTIME WHILE DRIVING ON AN UNEVEN SURFACE THE BRAKES WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. JUST HAD THE TIRES REPLACED.

NHTSA complaint 194365 · 1998 vehicle

VIBRATION IN FRONT TIRES NOT RESOLVED AFTER TWO TRIPS TO DEALER FOR REBALANCING. TIRES NOT INCLUDED IN THE VOLUNTARY RECALL. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE WITH MY FAMILY ON THESE TIRES, AND WANT THEM REPLACED WITH A COMOPETITORS BRAND( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75/R1 )

NHTSA complaint 231983 · 1995 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 2000 Isuzu Rodeo?
The OEM tire size for the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo is 245/70R16 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 2000 Isuzu Rodeo?
The 2000 Isuzu Rodeo has a 6x139.7 bolt pattern with a 108.0 mm center bore and M12x1.5 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 2000 Isuzu Rodeo?
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 2000 Isuzu Rodeo?
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 2000 Isuzu Rodeo?
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 2000 Isuzu Rodeo?
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 2000 Isuzu Rodeo?
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

  1. Vehicle owner's manual tire & wheel placard; door-jamb placard on the Isuzu Rodeo is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
  2. NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo.
  3. ETRTO 2024 Standards Manual §2.3; overall-diameter math used for the alternative-size verdicts above.
  4. Tire & Rim Association 2025 Yearbook; load-index to maximum-load reference.

Last verified 2026-09-02.