1999 GMC K2500 Spare Tire
The Chevrolet K2500, a heavy-duty pickup truck model, comes equipped with a spare tire for emergency situations. This necessity can be found stowed beneath the vehicle's bed or sometimes mounted visibly on the back or side. The spare tire for the Chevrolet K2500 is a full-size spare, not a limited-use temporary or "donut" spare that is common in many passenger cars. In terms of dimensions, while the size of the spare tire can depend on the truck's model year and specific package, it generally matches the size of the truck's regular tires to ensure optimal performance and safety when used. For instance, if the truck uses 245/75R16 sized tires, the spare tire would share the same measurements. This allows the driver to continue using the vehicle as usual until the original tire can be repaired or replaced.
1999 GMC K2500 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 1999 GMC K2500 spare tire size.
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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