Picking the Right Tires for Your Chevrolet Silverado in Bangor, ME

Your Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is only as good as its tires. If your truck’s tires are old or not up for your specific driving needs in Maine, you’re not able to use your truck to its full, awesome potential. If you know how to pick the right tires — and where to turn for your tire needs in Bangor — you can look forward to getting the most out of your Chevy Silverado from Quirk Chevrolet of Bangor.

Size does matter

The best place to start when looking for new tires is size, which can depend on factors like wheel size. A truck like the new Silverado 1500 LT, for example, uses six different tire sizes: 255/70R17, 265/65R18, 265/70R17, 275/50R22, 275/60R20, and LT265/70R17. Using the first example, these figures signify width in millimeters (255), the ratio of height to width (70), radial (R), and wheel diameter (17).

Different types of tires

When you choose a set of tires, you’ll want to consider things like driving habits and the time of year in which you’re driving. Quirk Chevrolet of Bangor offers 39 different styles of 265/65R18 tires for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Custom Trail Boss.

Among those, you’ll find all-season tires (good for general driving needs year-round), winter tires (engineered for driving in cold and icy weather), and all-weather tires (a hybrid of the two). And within all-season tires, you’ll find tires designed specifically for off-roading (all-terrain, mud-terrain, extreme all-terrain) and long-distance commuting (highway-terrain).

Tires also typically come in four speed ratings: Q, R, S, and T. These indicate that your tires can handle speeds up to 100 mph, 106 mph, 112 mph, and 118 mph, respectively. The latter speed rating is most common with performance tires, which are offered on high-powered trucks like the Silverado 1500 RST.

Brands you can trust

Tires are an important investment for your vehicle, so it’s best to rely on trusted brand names with strong reputations for quality. When it comes to tires for your Chevrolet Silverado, Quirk Chevrolet of Bangor only offers the top names in the business, including Bridgestone, Goodyear, Hankook, Michelin, Pirelli, and more. And we’ll let you know if your tire manufacturer of choice has any current offers to help you save money.

The best part about picking the right tires for your Chevrolet Silverado 1500? You’ve got help. When your truck is due for a new set, our tire experts will go over a variety of options so that you can make the most informed decision. If you’re looking at getting new tires, explore our Tire Finder tool or call our service center at (877) 274-3015.