--- title: "2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Size: 245/70R17" description: "Every one of 4 factory tire sizes fitted to the 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, by trim and wheel diameter, with recommended cold pressures. Bolt pattern 6x139.7 (6x5.5). Lug nuts torque to 140 lb-ft." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/tires" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Sizes, Pressure and Bolt Pattern Every one of 4 factory tire sizes fitted to the 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, by trim and wheel diameter, with recommended cold pressures. Bolt pattern 6x139.7 (6x5.5). Lug nuts torque to 140 lb-ft. **Quick answer**: The 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 came with 4 factory tire sizes depending on trim, from 245/70R17 (WT, LS, LT (17-in, 2WD)) up. Check the table for your trim. ## 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 factory tire sizes (High confidence) | Trim / wheels | Tire size | Pressure (F/R) | Rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | WT, LS, LT (17-in, 2WD) | 245/70R17 | 35 psi | N/A | | 4x4 / Z71 (17-in) | 265/70R17 | 35 psi | N/A | | LT, LTZ (18-in) | 265/65R18 | 35 psi | N/A | | LTZ (20-in) | 275/55R20 | 35 psi | N/A | ## 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 bolt pattern and lug nut torque | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Bolt pattern (PCD) | 6x139.7 (6x5.5) | | Lug nut torque | 140 lb-ft | | Spare tire | Full-size spare on a steel wheel, winched under the bed | Tighten in a star pattern with a torque wrench, then re-check after roughly 50 miles. An impact gun routinely overshoots the figure above by 100 lb-ft or more, which warps rotors and stretches studs. ## Which Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years does this cover? These tire sizes specifications apply to every Chevrolet Silverado 1500 built from 2012 through 2013, the GMT900 (2nd generation), full-size half-ton pickup (regular, extended, crew cab). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2012 Silverado 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012) - [2013 Silverado 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2013) ## What changed during the 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2012 | Carryover year; Silverado Hybrid (6.0L two-mode, LZ1) still available in limited numbers | | 2013 | Final GMT900 year. Max trailering ~10,700 lb with 6.2L and tow package; most 5.3L configs rate 9,100-10,400 lb | ## 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tire sizes: common questions ### What size tires does a 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 take? It varies by trim and wheel size, 4 factory fitments exist, from 245/70R17 up. Check the placard on the driver's door jamb for the size your specific vehicle left the factory with. ### What is the bolt pattern on a 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500? 6x139.7 (6x5.5). That is the figure you need when shopping for aftermarket wheels; centre bore and offset still have to match separately. ### What should the tire pressure be on a 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500? 35 PSI front and rear, measured cold. The number moulded into the tire sidewall is the tire's maximum, not the vehicle's recommendation. Do not inflate to it. ### What is the lug nut torque for a 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500? 140 lb-ft, tightened in a star pattern with a torque wrench. Impact guns routinely overshoot this by 100 lb-ft or more, which warps rotors and stretches studs. ### Does the 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 come with a spare tire? Full-size spare on a steel wheel, winched under the bed. ## Sources - [AMSOIL product lookup, 2012 Silverado 1500 4.3L capacities](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2012/chevrolet/silverado-1500-pickup/4-3l-6-cyl-engine-code-x-x/) - [Riverside Chevrolet, Silverado 1500 oil type & capacity guide 2007-2026](https://www.myriversidechevy.com/service/service-and-parts-tips/chevy-silverado-1500-oil-type-capacity/) - [Costa Oils, 2012 Silverado 6.2L (L9H) oil change guide](https://costaoils.com/2012-chevrolet-silverado-1500-pickup-6-2l-oil-change-guide/) - [O'Reilly Auto Parts, 2012 Silverado 1500 battery fitment (Group 48, 615 CCA OE)](https://www.oreillyauto.com/shop/b/battery---accessories/batteries/battery---best-fit/ec27e4e51018/v/a/118721/automotive-truck-2012-chevrolet-silverado-1500) - [Wheel-Size.com, 2012 Silverado 1500 OE tire fitments](https://www.wheel-size.com/size/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012/) - [Otto Wiper Blades, 2012 Silverado 1500 wiper sizes (22/22)](https://ottoblades.com/products/2012-chevrolet-silverado-1500-wiper-blades-set) - [Edmunds, 2013 Silverado 1500 specs (26-gal tank, towing)](https://www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2013/features-specs/) - [SilveradoSierra forum, GMT900 cabin air filter retrofit kit](https://www.silveradosierra.com/threads/cabin-air-filter-2007-2013.695402/) - [GM-Trucks forum, GMT900 oil life reset (accelerator method)](https://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/124413-resetting-oil-life/) ## Other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 generations - [2019-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tire sizes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2019-2025/tires) - [2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tire sizes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014-2018/tires) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/tires). ## More for the 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/battery) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/bulbs) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.