1996 GMC K3500 Spare Tire
The Chevrolet K3500, a heavy-duty pickup truck, is equipped with a provision for a spare tire designed to be a safety measure in the event of a tire failure or puncture. The spare tire is typically a full-size tire, matching the dimensions of the vehicle ' s standard tire, to ensure seamless operation and maintain the vehicle ' s performance and safety if a tire replacement is needed. The size of the spare tire typically mirrors the standard tires, which for a Chevrolet K3500, may commonly be a LT265/75R16 tire, though the size may vary based on the specific model year and installed options. The spare tire is generally stored under the bed of the truck, in a tucked and secure manner, and can be accessed via a specific mechanism when necessary. It is always recommended to check the spare tire regularly for proper inflation and condition to ensure its usability in case of an emergency.
1996 GMC K3500 comes with 2 OEM tire size options. Select the original equipment the tire size installed on your vehicle to see all spare tires that have roughly the same tire diameter and can be used as a temporary replacement in the event of a flat tire. Remember that load carrying capacity of the spare tire must be the same or higher than the load carrying capacity of the original equipment tires in order to safely support the weight of your vehicle. Refer to vehicle owner's manual or contact GMC dealership to confirm the correct 1996 GMC K3500 spare tire size.
LT225/75R16 (Rear: LT225/75R16)
LT225/75R16 tire has a diameter of 29.3". These temporary spare tires fit the acceptable tire diameter range of 28.4" to 30.2".
| Spare Size | Spare Diameter | Diameter Differential |
|---|---|---|
| T175/80R19from $182.97 | 30" | 2.4% |
| T155/80R19from $173.33 | 28.8" | -1.7% |
| T155/90D18from $163.99 | 29" | -1% |
| T155/90R18from $134.96 | 29" | -1% |
| T165/90R17from $119.99 | 28.7" | -2% |
| T165/90D18from $115.96 | 29.7" | 1.4% |
| T165/90D17from $109.43 | 28.7" | -2% |
| T175/90D17 | 29.4" | 0.3% |
| T175/80R18 | 29" | -1% |
| T175/80D18 | 29" | -1% |
| T165/90R18 | 29.7" | 1.4% |
| T155/80D19 | 28.8" | -1.7% |
| T145/80R20 | 29.1" | -0.7% |
| T175/90R17 | 29.4" | 0.3% |
LT245/75R16
LT245/75R16 tire has a diameter of 30.5". These temporary spare tires fit the acceptable tire diameter range of 29.6" to 31.4".
| Spare Size | Spare Diameter | Diameter Differential |
|---|---|---|
| T175/90D18from $290.30 | 30.4" | -0.3% |
| T175/80R19from $182.97 | 30" | -1.6% |
| T165/90D18from $115.96 | 29.7" | -2.6% |
| T165/90R18 | 29.7" | -2.6% |
| T175/90R18 | 30.4" | -0.3% |
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