GMC K1500 Suburban Spare Tire

The GMC K1500 Suburban often comes equipped with a full-size spare tire, as opposed to the compact versions found in many other vehicles. This provision is important for the heavier-duty requirements of a large SUV like the Suburban, as a full-sized tire generally provides better handling, durability, and performance than its compact counterpart. Often matching the size of the vehicle's standard tire, it provides a seamless transition when a tire replacement becomes necessary. The common size for the standard GMC K1500 Suburban tire, and thus generally the spare, is 33x12.50R17, although this may vary depending on the year model and specific variant of the Suburban.

GMC K1500 Suburban models manufactured from 1992 to 1999 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 GMC K1500 Suburban years and trims.

Listed below are compact spare tire sizes that can fit some GMC K1500 Suburban vehicles based on acceptable tire diameter range of 28.4" to 31.4". Some K1500 Suburban 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 GMC K1500 Suburban 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 GMC K1500 Suburban

Discover spare tire solutions for your GMC K1500 Suburban based on model year. Generally, spare tire size has to be within 3% of the overall diameter of the original equipment tire size. GMC K1500 Suburban 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.