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2000 Oldsmobile intrigue tire sizes & fitment

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

Approved fitments

Tire size Rim size PCD (bolt pattern) Offset Load index Speed rating
225/60R16 OEM R16 5x115 N/A N/A N/A

2000 Oldsmobile intrigue wheel bolt pattern & specs

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x115
Wheel thread / lug sizeM12x1.5
Center bore70.3 mm
Sourcebolt-pattern.com

The 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue uses a 5x115 bolt pattern, M12x1.5 lug thread, and a 70.3 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. Full wheel specs →

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

Bridgestone

Blizzak WS90

Dedicated winter (premium compound); ice/snow grip

See the best tires for the Oldsmobile Intrigue, ranked by category →

Tire recalls & safety complaints for the Oldsmobile Intrigue →

Compatible alternative sizes for 225/60R16

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

Alternative size%Δ ODCategoryVerdict
245/50R17 0.06% plus 1 Safe
245/55R16 -0.07% wider Safe
245/45R18 0.19% plus 2 Safe
205/60R17 0.21% plus 1 Safe
245/60R15 -0.21% alternative Safe

For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 225/60R16 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 225/60R16 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 oldsmobile intrigue GX

The 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue GX ships from the factory on 225/60R16 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 Oldsmobile Intrigue 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 Oldsmobile Intrigue GX 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 Oldsmobile Intrigue GX, 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 oldsmobile intrigue

7
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Top issue category: Tires (General)

Most reported: Tires (General) (6) · Tread / Belt (1)

Reported across: 2000 – 2000 (1 year)

What owners described

Blowout or sudden deflation is the most common description, in 24% of these reports. Percentages are shares of the 17 reports covering every model year of the Oldsmobile Intrigue 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
Blowout or sudden deflation 24% 20% 1.2×
Sidewall failure 24% 15% 1.6×
Tread or belt separation 12% 13% 0.9×
Bubble or bulge in the tire 6% 6% 1.0×
Cracking or dry rot 6% 9% 0.6×

In owners' own words

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

VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED WITH TIRES OVERINFLATED TO 45 PSI, RESULTING IN RIGHT REAR TIRE FAILURE & WHEEL RIM DAMAGE (CRACKED). DEALER REIMBURSED TIRE REPLACEMENT ($137.00) BUT WOULD NOT REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WHEEL ($ 413.00 ).( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P225/60R16 )

NHTSA complaint 124526 · 1998 vehicle

THE CAR IS WAS 6 MONTHS OLD AND I HIT A STORM DRAIN.THE SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED,ALSO OTHER COMPONENTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE RIGHT STRUT,THE LEFT AXLE, 3 TIRES.THE STEERING STARTED SHAKING AFTER THE 'REPAIR'. THE CAR HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN TO REPAIR SHOPS NUMEROUS TIMES OVER PAST 6 MONTHS. LAST AUTO REPAIR SHOP CONFIRMS,IT IS NOT FROM THE WHEELS.

NHTSA complaint 228167 · 1999 vehicle

3 OF THE FOUR TIRES, BOTH FRONT AND ONE REAR, HAVE BUBBLING ON INSIDE EDGE WITH TREAD SEPERATION. IT SOUNDS SIMULAR TO THE FIRESTONE PROBLEMS. I FIND IT PERPLEXING THAT THESE TIRES LASTED LESS THEN 37000 MILES BEFORE THEY HAD TREAD SEPERATION. AS SOON AS I NOTICED, I REPLACED ALL THE TIRES WITH ANOTHER BRAND BECAUSE I DID NOT WANT TO RISK A BLOWOUT. IT IS DIFFICULT TO NOTICE THIS PARTICULAR SEPERATION BECAUSE IT OCCURED ON THE INSIDE EDGE OF THE REAR TIRES. I NOTICED IT ONLY BECAUSE SOMETHING DID NOT SOUND RIGHT AND I LOCATED THE FAULTY AREAS BY FEEL. I AM CONCERNED THAT IF THIS IS A WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM, SOME MIGHT NOT NOTICE BEFORE THE SEPERATION BECOMES WORSE AND/OR A BLOW OUT OCCURS.( DOT NUMBER: M6XOBMWR24 TIRE SIZE: P22560R16 )

NHTSA complaint 232475 · 1999 vehicle

DURING A SAFETY CHECK/TIRE BALANCE PRIOR TO AN EXTENDED ROADTRIP, MY MECHANIC FOUND ALL FOUR TIRES WERE SUFFERING TREAD SEPERATION. THE TWO IN THE REAR HAD 4 TO 6" SPLITS IN THE INSIDE SIDEWALLS, AND BOTH FRONT TIRES HAD BROKEN BELTS, FORCING ME TO PURCHASE A NEW SET. ALSO, ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC, TWO OF THE TIRES HAD PLUGS, ALTHOUGH I AM THE ONLY DRIVER AND HAVE NEVER HAD A FLAT WITH THIS CAR. THE TIRES WERE PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND BALANCED SINCE NEW. THE TIRE DEALER MARKED THE TIRES TO BE RETURNED TO GOODYEAR FOR POSSIBLE ADJUSTMENT, BUT GOODYEAR HAS NOT RESPONDED. I DO NOT HAVE ANY OF THE REQUESTED TIRE INFORMATION SINCE I DO NOT HAVE THE TIRES. THEY WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON MY 1998 OLDS INTRIGUE.*AK

NHTSA complaint 251372 · 1998 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 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
The OEM tire size for the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue is 225/60R16 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 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
The 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue has a 5x115 bolt pattern with a 70.3 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 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
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 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
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 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
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 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
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 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
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 Oldsmobile Intrigue 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 Oldsmobile Intrigue.
  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.