2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT Tire Size

Your Cadillac was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT, we first need to determine your rim size.  Please review the information below.

How to Determine Rim Size

Check your existing tires.  Your Cadillac Escalade EXT'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.

18-Inch Rims

2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT

 

The original tire size for your 2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Cadillac Escalade EXT's' tire size.

P265/65R18 112S

Simplified Size:  265-65-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT is P265/65R18 112S.  A color-coded explanation of the 2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT'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.

18

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter.

112

This tire has a load index of 112, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2464 pounds (1120 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

65

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 65%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 65% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 172 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.

22-Inch Rims

2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT

 

The original tire size for your 2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Cadillac Escalade EXT's' tire size.

P285/45R22 110H

Simplified Size:  285-45-22

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT is P285/45R22 110H.  A color-coded explanation of the 2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
285

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 285 millimeters.

22

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 22 inches in diameter.

110

This tire has a load index of 110, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2332 pounds (1060 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

45

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 45%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 45% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 128 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
H

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.