1997 Chevrolet Suburban — 1500 Diesel
The 1997 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Diesel came from the factory equipped with 245/75R16 tires. If your vehicle has since been fitted with aftermarket or upsized wheels, your actual tire size may no longer match this factory spec — always confirm against your door placard before buying.
245/75R16
| Section width | 245 mm |
|---|---|
| Aspect ratio (sidewall height) | 75% (183.8 mm) |
| Rim diameter | 16" |
| Overall tire diameter | ~30.5" |
| Revolutions per mile | ~662 |
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What this size means for your Chevrolet Suburban
On the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Diesel, the factory 245/75R16 measures about 30.5″ in overall diameter with a 183.8 mm (7.2″) sidewall, and completes roughly 662 revolutions per mile. Its 75-series aspect ratio gives a tall sidewall of the kind used on trucks, SUVs, and older passenger cars, built for cushioning and load. In tire terms it is a passenger (P-metric / Euro-metric) size.
On a vehicle of this age, the Chevrolet Suburban may have been refitted with a slightly different replacement size somewhere in its life, so check the current sidewall — not just the factory spec — before buying.
Other 1997 Chevrolet Suburban trims
- 1500 2wd 235/75R15
- 1500 4wd 245/75R16
- 2500 2/4WD 245/75R16
Chevrolet Suburban tire sizes by year
- 2026 Chevrolet Suburban 275/50R22 / 285/40R24
- 2025 Chevrolet Suburban 275/50R22 / 285/40R24
- 2024 Chevrolet Suburban 275/50R22
- 2023 Chevrolet Suburban 275/50R22
- 2022 Chevrolet Suburban 275/50R22
- 2021 Chevrolet Suburban 275/50R22
- 2020 Chevrolet Suburban 265/65R18 / 275/55R20 / 285/45R22
- 2019 Chevrolet Suburban 265/65R18 / 275/55R20 / 285/45R22
- 2018 Chevrolet Suburban 265/65R18 / 275/55R20 / 285/45R22
- 2017 Chevrolet Suburban 265/65R18 / 275/55R20 / 285/45R22
How to read a tire size
A tire size like 225/45R17 breaks down into three parts:
the first number is the section width in millimeters
(the tire's width from sidewall to sidewall), the second is the
aspect ratio — the sidewall's height as a percentage of
that width — and the number after the "R" is the rim
diameter in inches. A letter prefix (P or LT) indicates
Passenger or Light Truck construction; its absence usually means
Euro-metric sizing.
Some trucks and off-road tires instead use "flotation" sizing, like
37X12.50R17 — here the numbers are the tire's overall
diameter and width in inches directly, with the rim diameter last.
Always verify against the tire information placard on your driver's-side door jamb or your owner's manual before purchasing — tire size can vary by factory option package even within the same trim.