The Chevy Suburban is a body-on-frame SUV sharing its platform with the Silverado 1500 and 2500. Suburban owners want tires that handle the combination of long highway miles, occasional towing, mixed family and work use, and the sheer mass of a 6,000-lb-plus vehicle.
Common Chevy Suburban tire sizes
Suburban 1500 (2021-current, 6th gen): LT275/60R20 (LS, LT, Z71), LT275/55R22 (Premier, High Country), LT265/70R18 (LS).
Suburban 2500: LT245/75R17, LT265/70R17.
The LT275/60R20 is the dominant size for current 1500 trims.
Best tires — Suburban 1500 (LT275/60R20)
Michelin Defender LTX M/S in LT275/60R20: the top choice for Suburban 1500 owners. Long tread life (up to 70,000 miles), Load Range E available for towing, refined highway ride for long trips.
Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT: strong highway touring performance and load capacity, available in Load Range E for Suburban 1500 towing use.
BF Goodrich Trail-Terrain T/A: for Suburban owners who occasionally go off-road (camping, hunting properties, rural roads). Light A/T capability without the fuel economy and noise penalty of full A/T tires.
Best tires — Suburban 2500 (LT265/70R17)
Michelin Defender LTX M/S in LT265/70R17 Load Range E: the 2500 platform needs genuine Load Range E construction for its towing and payload ratings. The Defender LTX is the most reliable choice.
Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza Plus: smooth highway ride, good wet performance, durable tread compound for the long haul.
Frequently asked
How much do Chevy Suburban tires cost?
LT275/60R20: $155–230 per tire. LT275/55R22: $175–260 per tire. A set of four installed (LT275/60R20): $620–920. The Suburban's large load-rated LT sizes carry a premium over standard P-metric equivalents.
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Last updated 2026-06-27. General guidance only — confirm specifics with a local shop for your exact vehicle.