Chevrolet 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.

Chevrolet K3500 models manufactured from 1990 to 2000 have tires with overall diameter ranging from 29.3" to 30.5", allowing the use of a temporary spare tire with a near same diameter as the OEM tire. Tire diameter and wheel diameter clearance have been taken into account for the specific Chevrolet K3500 years and trims.

Listed below are compact spare tire sizes that can fit some Chevrolet K3500 vehicles based on acceptable tire diameter range of 28.4" to 31.4". Some K3500 models may require the use of a traditional full-size tire as a spare. To ensure safe temporary mobility in case of a road emergency, always refer to the vehicle owner's manual for the correct Chevrolet K3500 spare tire size designated by vehicle's manufacturer.

Spare Size	Spare Diameter
T175/90D18from $290.30	30.4"
T175/80R19from $182.97	30"
T155/80R19from $173.33	28.8"
T155/90D18from $163.99	29"
T155/90R18from $134.96	29"
T165/90R17from $119.99	28.7"
T165/90D18from $115.96	29.7"
T165/90D17from $109.43	28.7"
T175/90R17	29.4"
T175/90D17	29.4"
T175/80R18	29"
T175/80D18	29"
T165/90R18	29.7"
T155/80D19	28.8"
T145/80R20	29.1"
T175/90R18	30.4"

Spare Tire for Chevrolet K3500

Discover spare tire solutions for your Chevrolet K3500 based on model year. Generally, spare tire size has to be within 3% of the overall diameter of the original equipment tire size. Chevrolet K3500 tire size can vary depending on the year and trim. Make sure to check the load index and load capacity of the spare tire to ensure that it is capable to safely support your vehicle's weight.

All listed guides, data and/or calculations are for informational purposes only. Spare-Tires.com does not warrant or make any representations regarding the accuracy of or the results of the use of this information. Always refer to vehicle owner's manual for the correct spare tire size configuration.