2009 GMC Sierra 1500 Tire Size

Your GMC was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 2009 GMC Sierra 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 Sierra 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.

17-Inch Rims

2009 GMC Sierra 1500

 

There are multiple tire sizes for your 2009 GMC Sierra 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 2009 GMC Sierra 1500.

Trim Options:

SLE 4x4SLT 4x4WT 4x4

LT245/70R17/C 108Q

Simplified Size:  245-70-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 is LT245/70R17/C 108Q.  A color-coded explanation of the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500's tire size is shown below.

LT

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
245

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 245 millimeters.

17

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter.

108

This tire has a load index of 108, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2200 pounds (1000 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

C

The mark of C denotes your tire's load range, or ply rating.  A load range of C means that the tire has a ply rating of 6.  Letters further along in the alphabet represent stronger tires that can sustain higher inflation pressures.  Tires with higher inflation pressures can carry heavier loads.

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 171 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
Q

This tire has a speed rating of Q, which means 99 mph (160 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Trim Options:

SL 4x2SLE 4x2SLT 4x2WT 4x2

P245/70R17 108S

Simplified Size:  245-70-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 is P245/70R17 108S.  A color-coded explanation of the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
245

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 245 millimeters.

17

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter.

108

This tire has a load index of 108, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2200 pounds (1000 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 171 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
S

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.

Trim Options:

SL 4x4SLE 4x2SLE 4x4SLE w/Max Trailer Pkg.SLE w/Z71 Pkg.SLT 4x2SLT 4x4SLT w/Max Trailer Pkg.SLT w/Z71 Pkg.WT 4x4

P265/70R17 113S

Simplified Size:  265-70-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 is P265/70R17 113S.  A color-coded explanation of the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
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.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
S

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.

18-Inch Rims

2009 GMC Sierra 1500

 

There are multiple tire sizes for your 2009 GMC Sierra 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 2009 GMC Sierra 1500.

Trim Options:

Denali

P265/65R18 112H

Simplified Size:  265-65-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 is P265/65R18 112H.  A color-coded explanation of the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
265

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 265 millimeters.

18

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter.

112

This tire has a load index of 112, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2464 pounds (1120 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

65

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 65%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 65% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 172 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
H

This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Trim Options:

DenaliHybridSLE w/Z71 Pkg.SLT w/Z71 Pkg.

P265/65R18 112S

Simplified Size:  265-65-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 is P265/65R18 112S.  A color-coded explanation of the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
265

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 265 millimeters.

18

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter.

112

This tire has a load index of 112, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2464 pounds (1120 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

65

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 65%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 65% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 172 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
S

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.

20-Inch Rims

2009 GMC Sierra 1500

 

The original tire size for your 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your GMC Sierra 1500's' tire size.

Trim Options:

Denali (20 Inch Option)SLE (20 Inch Option)SLE w/Max Trailer Pkg.SLT (20 Inch Option)SLT w/Max Trailer Pkg.

P275/55R20 111S

Simplified Size:  275-55-20

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 is P275/55R20 111S.  A color-coded explanation of the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
275

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 275 millimeters.

20

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 20 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.

55

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 55%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 55% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 151 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
S

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.