Chevrolet R3500 Spare Tire

The Chevrolet R3500, a heavy-duty pick-up truck designed for payload and towing capacity, comes equipped with a spare tire, which is typically located under the vehicle, towards the rear end. This spare tire is intended as an emergency replacement in the event of a flat tire and is not meant for long-term use. Its type and size can vary depending on the model year of your Chevrolet R3500; however, the majority of these trucks come with a full-size spare, often having the same dimensions as the tires that come installed on the truck. This could be a tire of size LT245/75R16, which is a light truck tire designed for all-season use, mostly. It is always best to check the owner's manual or consult with a Chevrolet dealership for the accurate spare tire size for your specific model year.

Chevrolet R3500 models manufactured from 1990 to 1991 have tires with overall diameter ranging from 29.8" to 31.7", 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 R3500 years and trims.

Listed below are compact spare tire sizes that can fit some Chevrolet R3500 vehicles based on acceptable tire diameter range of 28.9" to 32.7". Some R3500 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 R3500 spare tire size designated by vehicle's manufacturer.

Spare Size Spare Diameter
T175/90D18from $290.30 30.4"
T175/80R19from $182.97 30"
T155/90D18from $163.99 29"
T155/90R18from $134.96 29"
T165/90D18from $115.96 29.7"
T175/90R17 29.4"
T175/90D17 29.4"
T175/80R18 29"
T175/80D18 29"
T165/90R18 29.7"
T145/80R20 29.1"
T175/90R18 30.4"

Spare Tire for Chevrolet R3500

Discover spare tire solutions for your Chevrolet R3500 based on model year. Generally, spare tire size has to be within 3% of the overall diameter of the original equipment tire size. Chevrolet R3500 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.

Vehicle Recommended Spare
1991 Chevrolet R3500 5 compact spare tires fit the OEM tire diameter range of 29.5" to 32.7"
1990 Chevrolet R3500 12 compact spare tires fit the OEM tire diameter range of 28.9" to 32.7"

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