1987 GMC R2500 Suburban Tires

GMC R2500 Suburban Tires Are Around the Corner

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!

1987 GMC R2500 Suburban Tires Sizes, Speed Ratings, and Inflation

Not sure about your GMC R2500 Suburban 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
1987 GMC R2500 Suburban Base* LT235/85R16/E None 44 PSI/80 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE
1987 GMC R2500 Suburban Base* LT235/85R16/E None PSI/80 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE
1987 GMC R2500 Suburban Base* LT235/85R16/D None 44 PSI/ PSI SHOP THIS TIRE

1987 GMC R2500 Suburban Base*

- Size: Shop LT235/85R16/E

- Speed Rating: None

- Inflation F/R: 44 PSI/80 PSI

1987 GMC R2500 Suburban Base*

- Size: Shop LT235/85R16/E

- Speed Rating: None

- Inflation F/R: PSI/80 PSI

1987 GMC R2500 Suburban Base*

- Size: Shop LT235/85R16/D

- Speed Rating: None

- Inflation F/R: 44 PSI/ PSI

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

Recommended Tires for Your 1987 GMC R2500 Suburban

What tires are best for a 1987 GMC R2500 Suburban? The following tire brands and types are a great fit for your GMC R2500 Suburban.

Bridgestone Dueler H/T 685
Dueler H/T 685

  • No warranty
  • All-Season
  • Light Truck Tires
Bridgestone Duravis M700
Duravis M700

  • Limited Warranty
  • All-Season
  • Light Truck Tires
Bridgestone Duravis R238
Duravis R238

  • No warranty
  • All-Season
  • Light Truck Tires
Bridgestone Duravis R500 HD
Duravis R500 HD

  • Limited Warranty
  • All-Season
  • Light Truck Tires
Firestone Destination M/T2
Destination M/T2

  • No warranty
  • All-Season
  • Light Truck Tires
Firestone Destination X/T
Destination X/T

  • Gold Pledge Limited Warranty
  • All-Season
  • Light Truck Tires
Firestone Transforce AT2
Transforce AT2

  • No warranty
  • All-Season
  • Light Truck Tires
Firestone Transforce HT2
Transforce HT2

  • Gold Pledge Limited Warranty
  • All-Season
  • Light Truck Tires
SUREDRIVE ALL-TERRAIN LTR
ALL-TERRAIN LTR

  • No warranty
  • All-Season
  • Light Truck Tires
SUREDRIVE HIGHWAY LTR
HIGHWAY LTR

  • No warranty
  • All-Season
  • Light Truck Tires
Toyo OPEN COUNTRY M/T
OPEN COUNTRY M/T

  • No warranty
  • All-Season
  • Light Truck Tires

Affordable 1987 GMC R2500 Suburban Tires

Buying new tires can be easy and quick, especially when you're equipped with quality information from the tire experts that know! That's why you should head our way when it's time to put new tires on your  1987 GMC R2500 Suburban. Firestone Complete Auto Care is the tire shop of choice for GMC R2500 Suburban tire options. Whether you want a tire that's built to handle diverse terrain, improve fuel-efficiency, or take tight corners, you'll find good tires that match your budget.

View the tires GMC recommends for 1987 R2500 Suburbans, plus helpful information about GMC R2500 Suburban tire pressure, tire size, and speed rating. Your vehicle can't drive correctly without the correct tires. As one of our tire technicians, Brianna, explains, "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, there are a couple of other factors to consider when buying GMC R2500 Suburban 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. In Colorado, though, there's a good chance you'll want GMC R2500 Suburban snow tires for a good portion of the year, and maybe even all-season tires for year-round comfort and versatility.

When evaluating your driving conditions, think about where you live (countryside vs. city vs. mountains) and the kind of unexpected weather you're likely to experience. It's not uncommon for drivers in states that experience all four seasons to buy more than one set of tires. one for summer and one for winter. It's a smart way to capitalize on GMC R2500 Suburban's performance and safety throughout the year. Other drivers prefer to purchase one all-season set to limit trips to the tire shop and make sure their vehicle is prepared in the rain, sleet, snow, or sun!

Next, consider your driving style. Do you enjoy pushing your GMC R2500 Suburban to the limits? Going where no vehicle has gone before? 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 a tire that can handle gravel, sand, stone, and dirt. You might want to look at bigger tires with stiffer sidewalls and wider tread patterns to help protect against punctures and maintain balance in irregular road conditions. But if you plan on sticking around town, a GMC R2500 Suburban tire that offers a smooth, quiet ride might be exactly what you need. Talk to a tire technician at Firestone Complete Auto Care for help choosing the best tire for you, or start shopping for GMC R2500 Suburban tires online. You're only a click or two away from a new set of 1987 GMC R2500 Suburban tires.

Tire Brands for GMC R2500 Suburbans

Firestone Complete Auto Care has plenty of good GMC R2500 Suburban tire brands for you to choose from. Two of them are Firestone and Bridgestone. Firestone tires for GMC R2500 Suburbans are always ready to get the job done! Harvey Firestone founded the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio in 1900. He was a boundary-pusher from the beginning. Firestone recognized the overwhelming potential for automobile tires, so he started making and testing farm, truck, and passenger tires. The company can be credited for introducing the first all-rubber, non-skid tire in 1908! Firestone Tires has been dedicated to staying one step ahead of the competition since day one, all thanks to Harvey Firestone. Today, Firestone is one of the largest tire manufacturers in the world. They make 8,000 different tires for all sorts of vehicles — including 1987 GMC R2500 Suburbans.

You can't go wrong with Bridgestone for GMC R2500 Suburban tires, too. Bridgestone Tire Company Ltd. was founded by Shojiro Ishibashi in Japan in 1931 and 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! It remains a global leader in tire technology and rubber products, providing world-class service, tires, and more to communities worldwide. As Shojiro Ishibashi said, Bridgestone is dedicated worldwide to "serve society with superior quality." That means you can buy superior quality Bridgestone tires for a 1987 GMC R2500 Suburban and drive with peace of mind!

GMC R2500 Suburban Tire Installation & Rotation

Firestone Complete Auto Care has been a leading tire provider for more than a century. We're your one-stop shop for tire installation, rotation, and ongoing maintenance! We make it easy to buy new 1987 GMC R2500 Suburban tires online and book an installation appointment at the same time. Many stores are open late and on weekends to better fit your busy schedule.

Questions About 1987 GMC R2500 Suburban Tires

Inspecting and caring for your tires is one of the best ways to help them last. Get answers to common GMC R2500 Suburban tire questions and learn how to care for new tires.

  • Why check GMC tire inflation? A small decrease in tire pressure can have a big impact on your driving. Maintaining proper tire pressure can help improve braking time, increase fuel economy, and boost tire lifespan.
  • Why are there numbers on the side of my GMC R2500 Suburban tires? Your tire sidewall numbers tell you the recommended load carrying capacity, speed rating, treadwear, traction, and tire size. Talk to a tire technician to learn how to read GMC tire numbers.
  • How do I check the tread depth on my GMC tires? Stay on top of your tire tread depth to help avoid a dangerous drive. You can check tread depth with a penny. Hold the penny so that Abraham Lincoln is facing you, then place your penny into a tread groove upside down. If you can see the top of Abe’s head, your tread is shallow and it might be time for new GMC R2500 Suburban tires.