Tires

Tiny
PROPUSN
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  • 1995 GMC SIERRA
  • 5.7L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 158,000 MILES
Will 235/80 R16 10 ply tires work on my GMC?
Saturday, February 16th, 2019 AT 8:15 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.

The original size tires that came on the truck were based on the package the vehicle came with. I have attached two pictures below indicating all the different sizes it could have come with based on model. I will say this. The sizes range from a 225/ 75 16 to a 265/ 75 16. With that in mind, I would say yes. However, when you change from a 75 series to an 80 series, the tire will be slightly narrower and taller, so it could affect how the vehicle handles. Remember, the first three-digit number in the tire size refers to the width. For instance, a 225/75 R16 tire, the width is 225 millimeters. The 75 means that the height is equal to 75% of the tire's width. The last number (16) is the rim diameter. So, when you compare a 235 / 80 / 16 to a 235 / 75 / 16 you will find the 80 series tire will be slightly taller and not as wide.

If you go on line and look up a tire size comparison and punch in both the tire size on the vehicle now and compare it to the new size, it will show exactly where the differences are.

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Joe
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Saturday, February 16th, 2019 AT 10:39 PM

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