Chevrolet Tahoe tire size
Original tire sizes for the Chevrolet Tahoe, model years 1995 through 2024. Trim levels and wheel packages change the size within the same year, so confirm on the door-jamb sticker before ordering.
Check before you order. The surest answer is the tires on the car right now: the size is molded into the sidewall. The placard inside the driver's door tells you what the factory fitted, which can differ from what a previous owner put on. Our guide on reading a tire size shows exactly where to look.
Buy tires for your Chevrolet Tahoe
2021-2024, LT/Z71/RST 20 in
Same size all four corners
2021-2024, RST/Premier/High Country 22 in
Same size all four corners
2015-2024, LS/LT
Same size all four corners
2015-2020, LT/Premier 20 in
Same size all four corners
Each button opens our mid-range pick in that size at SimpleTire, at the price shown: a known brand with solid wet grip and a long tread warranty. The size page has budget and premium picks too. Prices exclude mounting. Check the sticker inside the driver’s door before you order.
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Size by year and trim
| Model years | Trim or package | Tire size | From, per tire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2024 | LT/Z71/RST 20 in | 275/60R20 | $129 | Prices |
| 2021-2024 | RST/Premier/High Country 22 in | 275/50R22 | $148 | Prices |
| 2015-2024 | LS/LT | 265/65R18 | $96 | Prices |
| 2015-2020 | LT/Premier 20 in | 275/55R20 | $131 | Prices |
| 2015-2020 | LTZ/Premier 22 in | 285/45R22 | $138 | Prices |
| 2007-2014 | Standard | 265/70R17 | $117 | Prices |
| 2000-2006 | Standard | 265/70R16 | $112 | Prices |
| 1995-1999 | Standard | 245/75R16 | $110 | Prices |
Tire size by model year
| Model year | Tire size | Trim or package | From, per tire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe | 275/60R20, 275/50R22, 265/65R18 | LT/Z71/RST 20 in, RST/Premier/High Country 22 in or LS/LT | $96 | Prices |
| 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe | 275/60R20, 275/50R22, 265/65R18 | LT/Z71/RST 20 in, RST/Premier/High Country 22 in or LS/LT | $96 | Prices |
| 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe | 275/60R20, 275/50R22, 265/65R18 | LT/Z71/RST 20 in, RST/Premier/High Country 22 in or LS/LT | $96 | Prices |
| 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe | 275/60R20, 275/50R22, 265/65R18 | LT/Z71/RST 20 in, RST/Premier/High Country 22 in or LS/LT | $96 | Prices |
| 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe | 265/65R18, 275/55R20, 285/45R22 | LS/LT, LT/Premier 20 in or LTZ/Premier 22 in | $96 | Prices |
| 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe | 265/65R18, 275/55R20, 285/45R22 | LS/LT, LT/Premier 20 in or LTZ/Premier 22 in | $96 | Prices |
| 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe | 265/65R18, 275/55R20, 285/45R22 | LS/LT, LT/Premier 20 in or LTZ/Premier 22 in | $96 | Prices |
| 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe | 265/65R18, 275/55R20, 285/45R22 | LS/LT, LT/Premier 20 in or LTZ/Premier 22 in | $96 | Prices |
| 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe | 265/65R18, 275/55R20, 285/45R22 | LS/LT, LT/Premier 20 in or LTZ/Premier 22 in | $96 | Prices |
| 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe | 265/65R18, 275/55R20, 285/45R22 | LS/LT, LT/Premier 20 in or LTZ/Premier 22 in | $96 | Prices |
| 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe | 265/70R17 | Standard | $117 | Prices |
| 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe | 265/70R17 | Standard | $117 | Prices |
Show the remaining 18 model years
| Model year | Tire size | Trim or package | From, per tire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe | 265/70R17 | Standard | $117 | Prices |
| 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe | 265/70R17 | Standard | $117 | Prices |
| 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe | 265/70R17 | Standard | $117 | Prices |
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 265/70R17 | Standard | $117 | Prices |
| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 265/70R17 | Standard | $117 | Prices |
| 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe | 265/70R17 | Standard | $117 | Prices |
| 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe | 265/70R16 | Standard | $112 | Prices |
| 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe | 265/70R16 | Standard | $112 | Prices |
| 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe | 265/70R16 | Standard | $112 | Prices |
| 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe | 265/70R16 | Standard | $112 | Prices |
| 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe | 265/70R16 | Standard | $112 | Prices |
| 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe | 265/70R16 | Standard | $112 | Prices |
| 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe | 265/70R16 | Standard | $112 | Prices |
| 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe | 245/75R16 | Standard | $110 | Prices |
| 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe | 245/75R16 | Standard | $110 | Prices |
| 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe | 245/75R16 | Standard | $110 | Prices |
| 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe | 245/75R16 | Standard | $110 | Prices |
| 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe | 245/75R16 | Standard | $110 | Prices |
Which brand should you pick?
Chevrolet does not stamp its own approval code on tires the way Porsche or BMW do. Any tire in the right size that meets or exceeds the load index and speed rating on your door placard is a legitimate replacement, so pick on wet braking, tread life and price. Our picks for each size are on the size pages below.
The drawing carries the sizes we list for this car, so you know what you are looking for. The placard on the car is still the final word, and it is the only place that gives the cold pressures: the number molded into the sidewall is the maximum the tire can hold, not what your car wants.
What those tires cost
About the Chevrolet Tahoe
The Tahoe is Chevrolet's full-size, body-on-frame SUV, a short-wheelbase companion to the Suburban built on the same platform as the Silverado. It seats seven or eight, tows heavily and is bought in large numbers by families, fleets and police departments. Tire shoppers land here because the range spans a tall 18-inch fitment on LS and LT and a low-profile 22-inch on the top trims.
Launched in 1995. Launched in 1995, the Tahoe name replaced the two-door Blazer on Chevrolet's full-size SUV and, crucially, added a four-door body for the first time, which turned it from a niche truck into a family vehicle.
How to tell the model years apart
Wheel and tire sizes follow the generation, not the badge, so identifying yours matters before you order.
1995-1999
First generation (GMT400)
Square-rigged with a low, flat hood, plain rectangular headlamps and visible bolt-on body trim. Both two- and four-door bodies were sold in the early years. Fifteen- and 16-inch wheels only, with 245/75R16 the common fitment.
Tire sizes: 245/75R16
2000-2006
Second generation (GMT800)
Rounder nose with a split grille and the gold bowtie in the center, and a much lower step-in height than the GMT400. This generation introduced independent front suspension and, on the Z71, a raised ride height. Sixteen-inch wheels on 265/70R16.
Tire sizes: 265/70R16
2007-2014
Third generation (GMT900)
Smoother and much more aerodynamic, with one-piece headlamps and a flush windshield, plus a two-mode hybrid version sold from 2008. Seventeen-inch wheels are standard and 20s appear on LTZ.
Tire sizes: 265/70R17
2015-2020
Fourth generation (K2XX)
Squarer again with stacked headlamps and a two-tier grille that matches the contemporary Silverado, and a much better interior with a tablet-style screen. Eighteen-inch wheels on LS and LT, 20s on LT and Premier, 22s on the top trims.
2021-2024
Fifth generation (T1XX)
The big change is underneath: an independent rear suspension replaces the live axle, which adds a lot of third-row legroom and drops the load floor. Outside, split headlights and a much wider body. Eighteen-inch on LS, 20s on LT, Z71 and RST, 22s on RST, Premier and High Country.
What the press said
The Tahoe's reviews changed sharply with the 2021 model, because the switch to an independent rear suspension fixed the criticism reviewers had made for two decades about a useless third row and a high load floor. Praise goes to the 3.0-liter Duramax diesel for economy, to the ride comfort on the magnetic-damper suspension, and to how controlled a vehicle of this size feels on the road. Criticisms are fuel consumption on the gasoline V8s, cargo space behind the third row that is still poor next to a Suburban, and prices on High Country that reach luxury-brand territory. Interior materials on the base LS have repeatedly been called too plain for the money.
The Tahoe is more refined on-road than expected for a body-on-frame SUV, making it a surprisingly easy truck to live with.
Car and Driver, 2026
| Model year | Units sold in the US |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 104,153 |
| 2019 | 101,189 |
| 2020 | 88,238 |
| 2021 | 106,030 |
| 2022 | 105,756 |
| 2023 | 110,328 |
| 2024 | 105,147 |
| 2025 | 114,202 |
US Tahoe sales have held between roughly 88,000 and 115,000 a year since 2018, on top of a peak above 200,000 in the early 2000s.
Was it a success?
A consistent commercial success and the dominant vehicle in the full-size SUV class alongside its GMC and Cadillac siblings. Resale is strong, helped by demand for used Tahoes as family haulers and by fleet buyers. Reliability reputation is decent for the drivetrain, with the same lifter and cylinder-deactivation oil-consumption cautions as the Silverado V8s, plus air-suspension and transmission complaints on some 2021-2022 cars. Tires are the cheapest part of ownership if the vehicle is on 18s and one of the more expensive if it is on 22s.
Did you know?
- The 2021 Tahoe's switch to an independent rear suspension added several inches of third-row legroom without changing the vehicle's overall length much.
- Chevrolet sold a two-mode hybrid Tahoe from 2008 to 2013 with a V8 and two electric motors, developed jointly with BMW and Daimler.
- The Tahoe's police and fleet versions use their own tire and brake specifications and are a significant part of total production.
Tire options on the Chevrolet Tahoe
LS and LT trims run 265/65R18, which is the tall, comfortable and cheap fitment and the one with the best winter tire choice. Twenty-inch trims use 275/55R20 up to 2020 and 275/60R20 from 2021, while RST, Premier and High Country sit on 285/45R22 or 275/50R22, sizes that look the part but ride firmly and cost roughly twice as much to replace. Nothing is staggered and no Tahoe comes with factory run-flats; OE fitments are usually Bridgestone Dueler, Goodyear Eagle or Hankook Dynapro all-seasons, with Goodyear Wrangler all-terrains on Z71. A common owner move is to buy a set of 18-inch wheels for a 22-inch truck for winter use, which works because the brake package allows it on most trims. If you tow near the 8,000-pound-plus rating, keep the OE load index rather than fitting a lighter passenger tire, and check that any all-terrain you choose is rated for the vehicle's gross axle weight.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, caranddriver.com.
Chevrolet Tahoe tires: common questions
What size tires does a Chevrolet Tahoe take?
The most common original size is 275/60R20. Other model years and trims use different sizes, so check the list on this page and confirm against the sticker inside your driver's door.
Can I fit a different size on my Chevrolet Tahoe?
You can, within limits: the overall diameter should stay within about 3 percent of the original, and the load index and speed rating must meet or exceed the door placard. Anything further changes your speedometer reading and can rub at full lock.
Where is the tire size on a Chevrolet Tahoe?
Open the driver's door and look at the white and yellow placard on the door jamb or the B-pillar. The same size is also molded into the sidewall of the tires currently on the car, unless someone changed them.
What size tires does a 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe take?
The 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe came from the factory on 275/60R20 and 275/50R22 and 265/65R18. Wheel packages can change that within the same model year, so check the placard inside the door jamb before you order.
What size tires does a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe take?
The 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe came from the factory on 275/60R20 and 275/50R22 and 265/65R18. Wheel packages can change that within the same model year, so check the placard inside the door jamb before you order.
What size tires does a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe take?
The 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe came from the factory on 275/60R20 and 275/50R22 and 265/65R18. Wheel packages can change that within the same model year, so check the placard inside the door jamb before you order.