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When it's time to buy new tires for your vehicle, turn to the skilled technicians at your local Firestone Complete Auto Care. Browse tires online and schedule an installation appointment today!

1988 GMC G3500 Tires Sizes, Speed Ratings, and Inflation

Not sure about your GMC G3500 tire size? Use the following chart to find information on tire size, speed rating, and inflation.

Trim Level Tire Size Speed Rating Inflation in PSI F/R
1988 GMC G3500 Rally STX* 8.75-16.5LT/E None 45 PSI/75 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE
1988 GMC G3500 Rally STX* 8.75R16.5LT/E None 50 PSI/80 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE
1988 GMC G3500 Rally STX* 8.75-16.5LT/D None 50 PSI/65 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE
1988 GMC G3500 Vandura* 8.75-16.5LT/E None 45 PSI/75 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE
1988 GMC G3500 Vandura* 8.75R16.5LT/E None 50 PSI/80 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE
1988 GMC G3500 Vandura* 8.75R16.5LT/C None 40 PSI/50 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE
1988 GMC G3500 Rally* 8.75R16.5LT/E None 50 PSI/80 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE
1988 GMC G3500 Rally* 8.75-16.5LT/D None 50 PSI/65 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE
1988 GMC G3500 Rally* 8.75-16.5LT/E None 45 PSI/75 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE

1988 GMC G3500 Rally STX*

- Size: Shop 8.75-16.5LT/E

- Speed Rating: None

- Inflation F/R: 45 PSI/75 PSI

1988 GMC G3500 Rally STX*

- Size: Shop 8.75R16.5LT/E

- Speed Rating: None

- Inflation F/R: 50 PSI/80 PSI

1988 GMC G3500 Rally STX*

- Size: Shop 8.75-16.5LT/D

- Speed Rating: None

- Inflation F/R: 50 PSI/65 PSI

1988 GMC G3500 Vandura*

- Size: Shop 8.75-16.5LT/E

- Speed Rating: None

- Inflation F/R: 45 PSI/75 PSI

1988 GMC G3500 Vandura*

- Size: Shop 8.75R16.5LT/E

- Speed Rating: None

- Inflation F/R: 50 PSI/80 PSI

1988 GMC G3500 Vandura*

- Size: Shop 8.75R16.5LT/C

- Speed Rating: None

- Inflation F/R: 40 PSI/50 PSI

1988 GMC G3500 Rally*

- Size: Shop 8.75R16.5LT/E

- Speed Rating: None

- Inflation F/R: 50 PSI/80 PSI

1988 GMC G3500 Rally*

- Size: Shop 8.75-16.5LT/D

- Speed Rating: None

- Inflation F/R: 50 PSI/65 PSI

1988 GMC G3500 Rally*

- Size: Shop 8.75-16.5LT/E

- Speed Rating: None

- Inflation F/R: 45 PSI/75 PSI

* Note: these models have different tire sizes depending on vehicle options.

Recommended Tires for Your 1988 GMC G3500

What tires are best for a 1988 GMC G3500? The following tire brands and types are a great fit for your GMC G3500.

Firestone Transforce HT
Transforce HT

  • Limited Warranty
  • All-Season
  • Light Truck Tires

Affordable 1988 GMC G3500 Tires

Shopping for tires can be overwhelming, but not when you're equipped with the right information. That's why you should come to see us when it's time to buy new tires for your 1988 GMC G3500. Firestone Complete Auto Care is the place to go for GMC tires in all sizes, for all seasons. Whether you need a tire that's designed to handle diverse terrain, improve fuel-efficiency, or take tight corners, you'll find affordable tires that get the job done.

View the tires GMC recommends for 1988 G3500s, plus important information about GMC G3500 tire size, tire inflation, and speed rating. Take it from one of our tire technicians, Brianna: "You want to find the correct size for your tire. It matters in alignments and keeping your vehicle driving the way it’s supposed to.”

Beyond the correct tire size, you also want to think about a couple of other things when getting new GMC G3500 tires like how and where you drive, and how much you want to spend. If you live in Florida, you probably won't want to buy studdable snow tires. Somewhere like Colorado or even Kansas is a different story. You may want to invest in a set of GMC G3500 snow tires for one part of the year, and all-season tires for the rest of the year.

Think about where you live (countryside vs. city vs. mountains) and the kind of unexpected weather you're likely to experience when evaluating your driving conditions. It's not uncommon for drivers in states that experience all four seasons to buy more than one set of tires. one for winter and one for summer. That way, they can maximize their GMC G3500's performance during both seasons. Other drivers prefer the convenience of all-season tires. They make one trip to the tire shop and they're pretty much ready for rain, light snow, or sun!

Your personal driving style is the next factor to consider. Do you enjoy challenging the limits of your GMC G3500? Hitting the road less traveled? If you're a big off-roading fan you forges paths where others can't, you have very different needs than a long-distance commuter who sticks to the highway. You'll want tires that can stand up to gravel, sand, stone, and dirt. A larger tire with stiff sidewalls and a wide tread pattern can help prevent punctures and encourage stability in uneven road conditions. But if you're comfortable in the city and suburbs, a GMC G3500 tire that offers low rolling resistance for better fuel efficiency might be exactly what you want. Talk to a tire technician at Firestone Complete Auto Care for help choosing the best tire for you, or start shopping for GMC G3500 tires online. You're only a click or two away from a new set of 1988 GMC G3500 tires.

Good Tire Brands for GMC G3500s

You have so many options when it comes to tire brands that work for GMC G3500s. Firestone and Bridgestone are two popular brands. Firestone tires for GMC G3500s are always ready to get the job done! Harvey Firestone founded the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio in 1900. He was a visionary from the get-go. Firestone recognized the untapped potential for auto tires, so he started producing and testing passenger, truck, and farm tires. One of the company's pioneering efforts was the introduction in 1908 of the first all-rubber, non-skid tire! Firestone Tires has been dedicated to staying one step ahead of the competition since day one, all thanks to Harvey Firestone. Firestone now makes about 8,000 different tires for all kinds of vehicles — including tires for 1988 GMC G3500s.

Bridgestone is another smart move for GMC G3500 tires. Shojiro Ishibashi founded The Bridgestone Tire Company Ltd. in Japan in 1931. His company merged with The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company in 1990. Bridgestone Tires now has more than 50 production facilities and 55,000 employees throughout the Americas! The company remains an international leader in tire and rubber technology, delivering outstanding tires, service, and more to drivers worldwide. As Shojiro Ishibashi said, Bridgestone is dedicated worldwide to "serve society with superior quality." What are you waiting for? If you want to drive with peace of mind, buy Bridgestone tires for a 1988 GMC G3500 today!

Installing GMC G3500 Tires

We sell tires, but we also service them and care for all the around-the-wheel components. We're a tire store that also offers professional tire installation, maintenance, and rotation, along with complete auto care. We make it easy to buy new 1988 GMC G3500 tires online and book an installation appointment at the same time. Many stores are on weekends and into the evening to fit your schedule.

1988 GMC G3500 Tire Q&A

Inspecting and caring for your tires is one of the best ways to help them last. Get answers to common GMC G3500 tire questions and learn how to care for new tires.

  • Is GMC tire inflation important? Even a tiny decrease in tire pressure could impact your safety and fuel economy. Maintaining proper tire pressure can help increase fuel economy, improve braking time, and boost tire lifespan.
  • What do the numbers on my GMC G3500 tires mean? Your tire sidewall gives you information about load carrying capacity, speed rating, treadwear, traction, and tire size. Talk to one of our tire technicians to learn how to read the numbers on your tire!
  • Is there an easy way to check GMC tire tread depth? Grab a penny. Hold the so that Abe Lincon's head is facing you and his hair is pointing toward the ground. Then, place the penny into a tread groove. If you can see the top of Abe’s head, your tread is shallow and it might be time for new GMC G3500 tires.