2006 Chevrolet Tahoe Tire Size
Your Chevrolet was manufactured with different tire sizes. To determine the best tire size for your specific 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe, we first need to determine your rim size. Please review the information below.
How to Determine Rim Size
Check your existing tires. Your Chevrolet Tahoe's rim size is the number to the right of the R. In the example pictured here, the tire size fits 16-inch rims.
Rim Size Selection
Now that you know your rim size, make a selection below to filter your results.
16-Inch Rims
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe
There are multiple tire sizes for your 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Trim Options:
4x4 w/Police Pkg.
LT245/75R16/C 108
Simplified Size: 245-75-16
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is LT245/75R16/C 108R. A color-coded explanation of the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe's tire size is shown below.
LT | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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245 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 245 millimeters. | ||||||
16 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 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. | ||||||
C | The mark of C denotes your tire's load range, or ply rating. A load range of C means that the tire has a ply rating of 6. Letters further along in the alphabet represent stronger tires that can sustain higher inflation pressures. Tires with higher inflation pressures can carry heavier loads. | ||||||
75 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 75%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 75% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 183 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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This tire has a speed rating of R, which means 105 mph (170 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |
P245/75R16 109
Simplified Size: 245-75-16
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is P245/75R16 109S. A color-coded explanation of the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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245 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 245 millimeters. | ||||||
16 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter. | ||||||
109 | This tire has a load index of 109, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2266 pounds (1030 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
75 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 75%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 75% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 183 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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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:
4x2 w/Police Pkg.
P255/70R16 109
Simplified Size: 255-70-16
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is P255/70R16 109H. A color-coded explanation of the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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255 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 255 millimeters. | ||||||
16 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter. | ||||||
109 | This tire has a load index of 109, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2266 pounds (1030 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 178 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |
Trim Options:
LS
P265/70R16 111
Simplified Size: 265-70-16
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is P265/70R16 111S. A color-coded explanation of the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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265 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 265 millimeters. | ||||||
16 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter. | ||||||
111 | This tire has a load index of 111, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2398 pounds (1090 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.
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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. |
17-Inch Rims
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe
The original tire size for your 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Chevrolet Tahoe's' tire size.
Trim Options:
LTZ71
P265/70R17 113
Simplified Size: 265-70-17
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is P265/70R17 113S. A color-coded explanation of the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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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.
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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. |
20-Inch Rims
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe
The original tire size for your 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Chevrolet Tahoe's' tire size.
Trim Options:
LSLTZ71
P275/55R20 111
Simplified Size: 275-55-20
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is P275/55R20 111S. A color-coded explanation of the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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275 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 275 millimeters. | ||||||
20 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 20 inches in diameter. | ||||||
111 | This tire has a load index of 111, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2398 pounds (1090 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
55 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 55%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 55% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 151 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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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. |