Gmc Sonoma Tires

Chevrolet’s S-10 compact pickup was introduced in the early 80s; its GMC counterpart was first known as the S-15 and later as the Sonoma. S-10 and Sonoma trucks soon got the reputation for being tough, hardworking vehicles; they were available with a 4WD setup and performance editions that included the Sonoma GT and the Syclone, which was powered by a turbo 4.3L V6 that put out an amazing 280 hp for some real oomph. The Sonoma went through two generations, with 2nd-gen models available with extended cab or 4-door body styles. 2nd-gen Sonomas were also available with full off-road packages; the ZR2 package included an upgraded suspension with Bilstein shocks, a tougher differential, taller ground clearance, bigger wheels and tires, a ladder-type frame, and larger wheel and axle bearings. The Sonoma was available in S, SL, SLE, SLT, and GT trim levels before it was discontinued in 2002; it was succeeded in the GMC/Chevrolet lineup by the Colorado pickup.

Here at SimpleTire, we’ve gone through and rounded up some of the best GMC Sonoma tires, including all-season and all-terrain tires, ranked Best/Great/Good according to our SimpleScore system. So without further delay, let’s get into it:

1. General Altimax RT45 - Best All-Season tire

First up on our list is the General Altimax RT45, a tire that we’ve been impressed with from the moment it hit the market. Don’t let the lower price point of the Altimax RT45 scare you off, because this is a tire that delivers fantastic value, can exceed expectations, and punches far above its weight class. It’s a tire that you can rely on for the performance you need in all kinds of weather conditions, with ride quality, road manners, handling, and braking performance that rival Grand Touring tires for cars. General Tire stands by the Altimax RT45 with either a 65,000 or 75,000 mile manufacturer’s tread life warranty (depending on tire size), and we give it a superb 9.9 SimpleScore for longevity. Consistent, predictable handling, short braking distances, year-round traction, and a forgiving ride are some of the strong points of the Altimax RT45, and allowed us to award the tire a 9.0 traction score. We arrived at a SimpleScore of 8.7 as far as handling, thanks to a network of sipes and lateral grooves and a solid center rib that work together to enhance road feedback and steering response. Another unique, innovative feature of this tire is the visual alignment indicator, designed so a driver can keep tabs on excessive wear or alignment that’s out of spec. The words “Replace Tire” are molded into the tread and are revealed only when the tire reaches a minimum tread depth of 2/32”. Additionally, select sizes of the Altimax RT45 are available with a great-looking outlined white letter sidewall.

2. Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 - Best All-Terrain tire

Yokohama’s Geolandar line has been a go-to all-terrain tire for drivers for many years, and the Geolandar A/T G015 is a natural evolution for Yokohama. The Geolandar A/T G015 is designed with Yokohama’s Enduro tread formulation and a flat footprint for long, even wear (with a 60,000 mile manufacturer’s treadwear warranty), enough for a strong SimpleScore of 8.8 for longevity. The grip on or off the pavement is superb, with circumferential grooves, Yokohama’s Edgetec groove design, and 3D sipes. The Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 is Three Peak Snowflake certified for severe winter service, and we give it a very strong 8.6 SimpleScore for traction. Those tread features along with stable, resilient Endurocore construction also add up to road manners, steering feedback, cornering, and steering response that are all top-notch, for a SimpleScore of 8.4 for handling.

While these are the best GMC Sonoma tires on the market, there are plenty of other tires to consider:

3. Kumho Solus TA51a - Great All-Season Tire

Next up we’ve got the Kumho Solus TA51a, a versatile all-season tire for sedans, minivans, and crossovers (as well as the GMC Sonoma) that might register at a little cheaper price point, but offers features, quality, and performance that are all premium-level. Kumho designed the Solus TA51a for great wet-weather performance, with circumferential grooves that prevent hydroplaning. For light wintry conditions, there’s a system of 3D interlocking sipes and 3D chamfered tread blocks that work together for confident grip. Kumho designed the Solus TA51a around an advanced tread compound, rich with multi-functionalized polymers and silica additives for long wear and great traction in wet or dry weather. The Solus TA51a keeps road noise down, too, with ribs in the tread that break up and disperse sound waves to keep highway noise and vibrations to a minimum and cancel certain frequencies of road noise. Additionally, Kumho backs the Solus TA51a with a 75,000 mile or 65,000 mile warranty, depending on tire size.

With an average SimpleScore of 9, the Solus TA51a offers excellent longevity (9.6) and traction (9.0) plus great handling (8.5).

4. Accelera Omikron AT 4x4 - Great All-Terrain tire

Our next candidate for an all-terrain tire is the Accelera Omikron AT 4x4. The Omikron AT 4x4 is backed by a 40,000 mile warranty and features a cut-and-chip resistant tread formulation with durable internal construction – we give the Omikron AT 4x4 a SimpleScore of 7.7 for longevity. The Omikron AT 4x4 is designed to perform off-road, but also is a great tire for daily driver duties on the pavement, with low road noise, good steering feedback, and road manners, a forgiving ride, and steering response/cornering that are all predictable and consistent, for a very respectable 8.2 SimpleScore for handling. It also features an aggressive all-terrain tread (computer-tuned for low road noise) with interlocking center and intermediate blocks, circumferential and lateral grooves, and stepped edges with Z-shaped sipes. With excellent grip on or off the pavement, we give the Accelera Omikron AT 4x4 a SimpleScore of 7.8 in the traction department.

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