2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT Tire Size
There are multiple tire sizes for your 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT 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 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT.
Trim Options:
4x4
LT245/70R17/C 108
Simplified Size: 245-70-17
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT is LT245/70R17/C 108Q. A color-coded explanation of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT'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. | ||||||
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.
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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:
4x2
P245/70R17 108
Simplified Size: 245-70-17
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT is P245/70R17 108T. A color-coded explanation of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT's tire size is shown below.
P | 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. | ||||||
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.
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This tire has a speed rating of T, which means 118 mph (190 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |
Trim Options:
4x44x4 Ext. Cab Long Box
P265/70R17 113
Simplified Size: 265-70-17
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT is P265/70R17 113S. A color-coded explanation of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT'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. |