1990 Chevrolet V3500 Tire Size
There are multiple tire sizes for your 1990 Chevrolet V3500 that depend upon the trim level. Look for your trim level below to get a color-coded explanation of your tire size. Then pick the best tire size for your 1990 Chevrolet V3500.
Trim Options:
Cheyenne (DRW)Scottsdale (DRW)Silverado (DRW)
LT215/85R16/D
Simplified Size: 215-85-16
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 1990 Chevrolet V3500 is LT215/85R16/D . A color-coded explanation of the 1990 Chevrolet V3500's tire size is shown below.
LT | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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215 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 215 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 182 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:
CheyenneScottsdaleSilverado
LT235/85R16/E
Simplified Size: 235-85-16
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 1990 Chevrolet V3500 is LT235/85R16/E . A color-coded explanation of the 1990 Chevrolet V3500'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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