2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Size

There are multiple tire sizes for your 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 that depend upon the trim level.  Look for your trim level below to get a color-coded explanation of your tire size.  Then pick the best tire size for your 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

Trim Options:

4x2

P245/70R17 108S

Simplified Size:  245-70-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is P245/70R17 108S.  A color-coded explanation of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
245

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 245 millimeters.

17

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter.

108

This tire has a load index of 108, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2200 pounds (1000 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

70

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 171 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
S

This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 111 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Trim Options:

4x24x4

P265/70R17 113S

Simplified Size:  265-70-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is P265/70R17 113S.  A color-coded explanation of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
265

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 265 millimeters.

17

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter.

113

This tire has a load index of 113, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2530 pounds (1150 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

70

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 185 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
S

This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 111 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.