2002 GMC Sierra 3500 Spare Tire
The GMC Sierra 3500, a powerful and resilient heavy-duty pickup truck, is equipped with a full-size spare tire to ensure continuous operation in case of a tire emergency. The spare tire type for the GMC Sierra 3500 is usually a steel wheel, meaning it's not intended for long-term or high-speed use, but rather as a temporary solution to allow the driver to reach a service station. The size of the spare tire can vary based on the configuration of the truck itself; however, it commonly corresponds to the same dimensions as the regular tires on the vehicle, typically measuring 18 inches in diameter to match the stock tires. The exact tire size and type recommended for your specific GMC Sierra 3500 can be found in the vehicle's owner manual or on the tire information placard usually located on the driver's side door jamb or the glove box door.
2002 GMC Sierra 3500 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 2002 GMC Sierra 3500 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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