What tires does GMC use?
What tires does GMC use?
GMC Sierra Elevation and SLT trucks have either 18- or 20-inch wheels and come with General Grabber HTS tires. GMC Sierra AT4 models have either 18- or 20-inch wheels and come with Goodyear Wrangler tires. GMC Sierra Denali models have either a 20- or 22-inch wheels and come with General Grabber HTS60 tires.
Can you replace more than one tire on a 4WD vehicle?
In some cases, the vehicle manufacturer may specifically advise against replacing less than all four tires. Always check and follow the recommendations in the vehicle owner’s manual. For 4WD and AWD vehicles, even small differences in outside diameter may cause drive-train damage or mechanical malfunction.
What’s the difference between 4WD and AWD tires?
In fact, studies have shown that differences of just 2/32 of an inch in tire tread between tires on the same vehicle can impact vehicle performance. For example, if you were to replace just two tires on your AWD or 4WD vehicle, you would have a slightly larger diameter on the new tires, due to deeper tread.
When to use 4 wheel drive on slippery surfaces?
High-range four-wheel drive, marked as “4↑” on most transfer cases, is designed for use on loose or slippery surfaces. In this setting, the front axle is engaged, and the transfer case then sends power to both the front and rear axles and to all four wheels.
Can a mismatched tire cause a differential to fail?
If you use mismatched tires (tires of different size, tread design or tread depth), you may be forcing the differentials to operate at all times. This will lead to excessive heat and unnecessary wear on the differential, and may cause early failure.
What is the tire size for a 2002 GMC Sierra 1500?
The original tire size for your 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 is P235/75R16 106S. A color-coded explanation of the 2002 GMC Sierra 1500’s tire size is shown below. This letter denotes the intended use of the tire. This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters.
In some cases, the vehicle manufacturer may specifically advise against replacing less than all four tires. Always check and follow the recommendations in the vehicle owner’s manual. For 4WD and AWD vehicles, even small differences in outside diameter may cause drive-train damage or mechanical malfunction.
In fact, studies have shown that differences of just 2/32 of an inch in tire tread between tires on the same vehicle can impact vehicle performance. For example, if you were to replace just two tires on your AWD or 4WD vehicle, you would have a slightly larger diameter on the new tires, due to deeper tread.
If you use mismatched tires (tires of different size, tread design or tread depth), you may be forcing the differentials to operate at all times. This will lead to excessive heat and unnecessary wear on the differential, and may cause early failure.
