Chevrolet Silverado 3500 tire size
Original tire sizes for the Chevrolet Silverado 3500, model years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. Trim levels and wheel packages change the size within the same year, so confirm on the door-jamb sticker before ordering.
Check before you order. The surest answer is the tires on the car right now: the size is molded into the sidewall. The placard inside the driver's door tells you what the factory fitted. Our guide on reading a tire size shows exactly where to look.
Size by year and trim
| Model years | Trim or package | Tire size | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-2010 | Base | LT235/85R16 | $145 |
Tire size by model year
| Model year | Tire size | Trim or package | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | LT235/85R16 | Base | $145 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | LT235/85R16 | Base | $145 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | LT235/85R16 | Base | $145 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | LT235/85R16 | Base | $145 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | LT235/85R16 | Base | $145 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | LT235/85R16 | Base | $145 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | LT235/85R16 | Base | $145 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | LT235/85R16 | Base | $145 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | LT235/85R16 | Base | $145 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | LT235/85R16 | Base | $145 |
Which brand should you pick?
Chevrolet does not stamp its own approval code on tires the way Porsche or BMW do. Any tire in the right size that meets or exceeds the load index and speed rating on your door placard is a legitimate replacement, so pick on wet braking, tread life and price. Our picks for each size are on the size pages below.
The drawing carries the sizes we list for this car, so you know what you are looking for. The placard on the car is still the final word, and it is the only place that gives the cold pressures: the number molded into the sidewall is the maximum the tire can hold, not what your car wants.
What those tires cost
Chevrolet Silverado 3500 tires: common questions
What size tires does a Chevrolet Silverado 3500 take?
The most common original size is LT235/85R16. Other model years and trims use different sizes, so check the list on this page and confirm against the sticker inside your driver's door.
Can I fit a different size on my Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
You can, within limits: the overall diameter should stay within about 3 percent of the original, and the load index and speed rating must meet or exceed the door placard. Anything further changes your speedometer reading and can rub at full lock.
Where is the tire size on a Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
Open the driver's door and look at the white and yellow placard on the door jamb or the B-pillar. The same size is also molded into the sidewall of the tires currently on the car, unless someone changed them.
What size tires does a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 take?
The 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 came from the factory on LT235/85R16. Wheel packages can change that within the same model year, so check the placard inside the door jamb before you order.
What size tires does a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 take?
The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 came from the factory on LT235/85R16. Wheel packages can change that within the same model year, so check the placard inside the door jamb before you order.
What size tires does a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 take?
The 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 came from the factory on LT235/85R16. Wheel packages can change that within the same model year, so check the placard inside the door jamb before you order.