The Chevy Silverado 1500 is a popular pickup truck known for its durability and performance. A question that often arises among Silverado 1500 owners is what size tires come standard on the 2011 model? Let’s dive into it.
Heading 1: Introduction
The 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 is available in four trim levels: WT, LS, LT, and LTZ. The tire size varies depending on the trim level and optional tire packages.
Heading 2: Standard Tire Size for WT
The WT (Work Truck) trim level comes standard with P245/70R17 all-season tires. These tires have a tread width of 8.6 inches, a section width of 9.8 inches, a sidewall height of 6.8 inches, and an overall diameter of 30.5 inches.
Heading 2: Standard Tire Size for LS
Like the WT, the LS trim level also comes with P245/70R17 all-season tires. However, owners can upgrade to the P265/70R17 all-terrain tires as an option. These tires have a tread width of 8.6 inches, a section width of 10.7 inches, a sidewall height of 7.4 inches, and an overall diameter of 31.6 inches.
Heading 2: Standard Tire Size for LT
The LT trim level also comes with P245/70R17 all-season tires as standard. However, owners can upgrade to the P265/65R18 all-season tires or the P265/65R18 all-terrain tires as an option. The P265/65R18 tires have a tread width of 8.9 inches, a section width of 10.7 inches, a sidewall height of 6.9 inches, and an overall diameter of 31.6 inches.
Heading 2: Standard Tire Size for LTZ
The top-of-the-line LTZ trim level comes standard with P265/65R18 all-season tires. However, owners can opt for the P275/55R20 all-season tires or the P275/55R20 all-terrain tires. The P275/55R20 tires have a tread width of 9.5 inches, a section width of 11.1 inches, a sidewall height of 6.6 inches, and an overall diameter of 32 inches.
Heading 1: Conclusion
In summary, the tire size of a 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 varies depending on the trim level and optional tire packages. The standard tire size ranges from P245/70R17 to P265/65R18, while the optional tire size goes up to P275/55R20. It’s essential to choose the right tire size that matches your driving needs and the truck’s spec requirements.