1997 Chevrolet Tahoe tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt patterns 6x139.7 (USA, Europe) or 5x127 (USA), depending on the market version.

Tires for the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

245/75R16 Best-rated standard on 4 trims · USA, Europe

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235/75R15 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · USA

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265/75R16 Best-rated optional on 4 trims · USA, Europe

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Best tires for the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe

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Trims sold in 1997: 6
Generation: I (GMT400) sold in 2 market versions
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Best tires for the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe

6 trims sold in 1997

Sold in 2 market versions with different tire sizes and bolt patterns. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

Chevrolet Tahoe I (GMT400)

1995–2000 6 trims

USA

4 trims

Tahoe 5.7 4WD +1 variant 255 hp · 5.7L V8 245/75R16 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 6.5 4WD

Generation: GMT400 · 1995–2000
Market: USA
Power: 255 hp
Engine: 5.7L V8, Petrol
Center bore: 78.1 mm
Bolt pattern: 6x139.7
Thread: M14 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 245/75R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET50 · 6x139.7 · 78.1 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
245/75R16	Rim 16x6.5 ET50 ~~6x139.7~~	50 psi
245/75R16 109S	Rim 16x6.5 ET50 ~~6x139.7~~	35 psi
265/75R16	Rim 16x7 ET50 ~~6x139.7~~	40 psi
265/75R16 114S	Rim 16x7 ET50 ~~6x139.7~~	35 psi

Tahoe 5.7 RWD +1 variant 255 hp · 5.7L V8 235/75R15 105S 2 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 6.5 RWD

Generation: GMT400 · 1995–2000
Market: USA
Power: 255 hp
Engine: 5.7L V8, Petrol
Center bore: 78.1 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x127
Thread: M14 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 235/75R15 Wheels 15x7 ET0 · 5x127 · 78.1 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
235/75R15 105S	Rim 15x7 ET0 ~~5x127~~	35 psi
235/75R15 105S	Rim 15x7 ET13 ~~5x127~~	35 psi

How to read 105S: 105 is the load index (up to 2,039 lb / 925 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET0 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

Europe

2 trims

Tahoe 5.7 4WD +1 variant 251 hp · 5.7L L31 V8 245/75R16 4 fitments

2 versions of this trim share these tires and wheels.

Generation: GMT400 · 1995–2000
Market: Europe
Power: 251 hp
Engine: 5.7L L31 V8, Petrol
Center bore: 78.1 mm
Bolt pattern: 6x139.7
Thread: M14 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 245/75R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET50 · 6x139.7 · 78.1 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
245/75R16	Rim 16x6.5 ET50 ~~6x139.7~~	50 psi
245/75R16 109S	Rim 16x6.5 ET50 ~~6x139.7~~	35 psi
265/75R16	Rim 16x7 ET50 ~~6x139.7~~	40 psi
265/75R16 114S	Rim 16x7 ET50 ~~6x139.7~~	35 psi

What these columns mean

Rim size: Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD): Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore: Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure: Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Thread size: Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.