2002 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Tire Size
Your GMC was manufactured with different tire sizes. To determine the best tire size for your specific 2002 GMC Yukon XL 1500, we first need to determine your rim size. Please review the information below.
How to Determine Rim Size
Check your existing tires. Your GMC Yukon XL 1500's rim size is the number to the right of the R. In the example pictured here, the tire size fits 16-inch rims.
Rim Size Selection
Now that you know your rim size, make a selection below to filter your results.
16-Inch Rims
2002 GMC Yukon XL 1500
There are multiple tire sizes for your 2002 GMC Yukon XL 1500 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 2002 GMC Yukon XL 1500.
Trim Options:
SLE (GVWR 8600)SLT (GVWR 8600)
LT245/75R16/E
Simplified Size: 245-75-16
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2002 GMC Yukon XL 1500 is LT245/75R16/E . A color-coded explanation of the 2002 GMC Yukon XL 1500's tire size is shown below.
LT | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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245 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 245 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. | ||||||
75 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 75%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 75% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 183 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:
SLE (GVWR 7000)SLT (GVWR 7000)
P265/70R16 111
Simplified Size: 265-70-16
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2002 GMC Yukon XL 1500 is P265/70R16 111S. A color-coded explanation of the 2002 GMC Yukon XL 1500's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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265 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 265 millimeters. | ||||||
16 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter. | ||||||
111 | This tire has a load index of 111, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2398 pounds (1090 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
70 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 185 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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This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 111 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |
17-Inch Rims
2002 GMC Yukon XL 1500
The original tire size for your 2002 GMC Yukon XL 1500 is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your GMC Yukon XL 1500's' tire size.
Trim Options:
DenaliSLE w/Z71 Pkg.SLT w/Z71 Pkg.
P265/70R17 113
Simplified Size: 265-70-17
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2002 GMC Yukon XL 1500 is P265/70R17 113S. A color-coded explanation of the 2002 GMC Yukon XL 1500's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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265 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 265 millimeters. | ||||||
17 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter. | ||||||
113 | This tire has a load index of 113, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2530 pounds (1150 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
70 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 185 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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This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 111 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |