1987 GMC R2500 Suburban Tire Size
Your 1987 GMC R2500 Suburban was manufactured with multiple tire sizes. Choose a tire size below to get a color-coded explanation of the differences. Then pick the best tire size for your 1987 GMC R2500 Suburban.
Trim Options:
4x2
LT235/85R16/E(Rear)
Simplified Size: 235-85-16
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 1987 GMC R2500 Suburban is LT235/85R16/D (Front). A color-coded explanation of the 1987 GMC R2500 Suburban's tire size is shown below.
LT | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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235 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters. | ||||||
16 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter. | ||||||
E | The mark of E denotes your tire's load range, or ply rating. A load range of E means that the tire has a ply rating of 10. Letters further along in the alphabet represent stronger tires that can sustain higher inflation pressures. Tires with higher inflation pressures can carry heavier loads. | ||||||
85 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 85%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 85% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 199 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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Trim Options:
4x2
LT235/85R16/D(Front)
Simplified Size: 235-85-16
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 1987 GMC R2500 Suburban is LT235/85R16/D (Front). A color-coded explanation of the 1987 GMC R2500 Suburban's tire size is shown below.
LT | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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235 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters. | ||||||
16 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter. | ||||||
D | The mark of D denotes your tire's load range, or ply rating. A load range of D means that the tire has a ply rating of 8. Letters further along in the alphabet represent stronger tires that can sustain higher inflation pressures. Tires with higher inflation pressures can carry heavier loads. | ||||||
85 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 85%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 85% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 199 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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Trim Options:
4x2
LT235/85R16/E
Simplified Size: 235-85-16
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 1987 GMC R2500 Suburban is LT235/85R16/E . A color-coded explanation of the 1987 GMC R2500 Suburban's tire size is shown below.
LT | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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235 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters. | ||||||
16 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter. | ||||||
E | The mark of E denotes your tire's load range, or ply rating. A load range of E means that the tire has a ply rating of 10. Letters further along in the alphabet represent stronger tires that can sustain higher inflation pressures. Tires with higher inflation pressures can carry heavier loads. | ||||||
85 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 85%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 85% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 199 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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