Holden Commodore Tyre Reviews

Tyres are the only part of a Holden Commodore that touches the road, and they have more influence on braking, wet grip, noise and ride comfort than almost any other component you can change. This page collects owner reviews and buying advice for Holden Commodore tyres in Australia.

What to look for in Holden Commodore tyres

Large cars carry more weight and usually more power than their size suggests, and the tyre has to handle both. Load index and speed rating on the placard reflect that engineering, and dropping below either to save money changes how the car behaves under brakes and in an emergency lane change.

Ride comfort and road noise are where owners notice tyre quality day to day, particularly on the coarse-chip seal used on much of the Australian highway network. A touring or grand-touring pattern generally gives the best balance. If the car is driven hard or used for towing, prioritise wet grip and stability under load over outright tread life.

Holden Commodore tyre sizes and fitment

Before you order, check the placard on your own vehicle rather than relying on the size currently fitted — previous owners change wheels and tyres more often than you would think. The placard gives the original size, the minimum load index and speed rating, and the recommended cold inflation pressures. If your Commodore has aftermarket wheels, the overall rolling diameter should stay within a few per cent of standard so the speedometer, ABS and stability control continue to read correctly. Because the Commodore is no longer sold new, availability in the original size is worth checking early — some older sizes are now made by fewer manufacturers, and the remaining stock can be several years old. Check the four-digit DOT date code on the sidewall so you know how long a tyre has been sitting before it goes on your car.

Holden Commodore tyre reviews from Australian owners

The value in owner reviews is the long-term detail. Tread depth after two years, noise as the tyre ages, wet performance in the second half of its life, and whether the tyre lived up to its claimed mileage — these are the things that decide whether a tyre was good value, and they only become visible over time. Browse the reviews below, and if you have run a set on your Holden Commodore, please add yours.