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Sticky Swapping to LT Tires? Read Me First...
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astroturf »
Fri Jul 01, 2011 7:21 am
Here is an article relating to the different operating pressures of LT Vs P Rated Tires.
Nitto Tire tech bulletin
I hope it helps some out.
Jim
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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Fri Jul 22, 2011 9:43 pm
Anyone running LT tires at this point?
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Herbie »
Thu May 21, 2020 2:45 pm
Hey, with COVID-19, we're not going anywhere, but I'm using the time to get my van prepped for another trip just as soon as we can go. On my list of...
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:19 pm
New set of tires YES!!!
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by
okie1 »
Thu Oct 17, 2019 6:16 am
Just bought a new set of tires for my 1994 Astro, got to say, love them. New tires make such a difference all around in handling, ride & safety.
My...
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Last post by Bret Schmerker
Fri Oct 18, 2019 8:06 pm
215/85-16 Anyone?
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Herbie »
Mon May 23, 2011 3:11 pm
Hey all. Now that I have my lift on it's time to sort out tires. For reasons I can only partially explain, I found myself being drawn to the...
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Last post by Astrophysics
Mon May 28, 2018 10:06 am
2003 safari largest tires 2" lift
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tstol »
Sat Nov 25, 2017 5:20 am
This is a repeat from a different section. Sorry. I'm new and I'm looking for what I thought was a simple answer, but I think it's more complicated...
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Last post by Stroverlander
Fri Dec 01, 2017 7:55 pm
Have tire sizes, need thoughts
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tstol »
Wed Nov 29, 2017 2:39 pm
Hey ya'll,
Ok, I now have some tire sizes and need your opinion on the following. Thanks again for the help. The size differences are based on the...
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Last post by Herbie
Thu Nov 30, 2017 8:07 am
will they fit..255
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by
ironhead79 »
Tue Oct 06, 2015 6:07 am
I've got a 00 2wd Astro, will rims from a 99 savana full size fit with 255/70/15 tires. Thx for any help.
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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Tue Oct 06, 2015 10:33 am
Tallest tire 15" available?
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spyboy »
Fri Jul 17, 2015 4:25 am
Long time no post, van has been great, AWD working great. Anyway time for new tires, found different OE wheels in boneyard 15s and need to know the...
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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Thu Jul 23, 2015 10:58 am
New Snow Tires
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by
dobaroy »
Sat Sep 13, 2014 4:26 pm
On our 1999 Astro 2 wheel drive we have a set of summer tires 235/75 R15 on it and we have 2 new winter tires not on rims size 215/65 R 15. Would the...
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Last post by Stroverlander
Sun Sep 14, 2014 10:57 pm
Tires for the Safari
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by
johndub356 »
Fri Aug 08, 2014 6:33 pm
Hello! My name is John and I am new to the site.
I just finished posting some brief info in the new members forum.
My question today is:
We drive...
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Last post by CaptSquid
Sun Aug 17, 2014 2:42 pm
TIRE WEIGHT vs SUSPENSION LIFE??
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by
LAZ 1 »
Tue Jul 22, 2014 1:31 pm
I am building a camperised AWD 1999 Safari for OVERLANDING. Mostly for hiway use, but also wanting some serious off road capabilities. I have...
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Last post by T.Low
Fri Jul 25, 2014 7:48 pm
Tire questions
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spyboy »
Thu Jun 12, 2014 6:15 am
Hello been a while since I posted, van running great and getting ready to change tires. First I was thinking of lifting slightly, but now think it...
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Last post by spyboy
Sun Jul 13, 2014 7:20 am
No lift. Best tire?
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tgwms »
Mon Jun 23, 2014 10:30 pm
2005 Astro (16 wheel).
The plan WAS to do a 2 Overland lift and change up to a 235/70 R16.
But after driving a few hundred miles of interstate this...
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Last post by tgwms
Mon Jun 23, 2014 10:30 pm
235/75R15 Tires
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by
vanagon40 »
Wed May 21, 2014 8:36 pm
I have searched the forum and done a general google search with mixed results. I have a 1999 Astro Van LT with no modifications. I am wanting to...
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Last post by vanagon40
Fri May 23, 2014 1:01 pm
Snow Chains
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JHenry45 »
Tue Dec 03, 2013 7:15 pm
I have a 2004 Astro AWD with all season tires. It's not practical for me to buy snow tires because I won't be spending a lot of time in the snow and...
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Last post by 97CargoCrawler
Thu Dec 12, 2013 9:01 am
Need new tires
Replies: 17
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sfeaver »
Sat Mar 24, 2012 1:59 pm
I need new tires.. Now that summer tires are back on, and drove in a light rain I know i need to replace em..
My van came with 235/65/15 which they...
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Last post by Astrophysics
Sun Nov 17, 2013 7:58 pm
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Last post by kitcarson
Sat Sep 21, 2013 1:10 pm
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Last post by deleteitall
Sat Jun 22, 2013 9:42 am
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Last post by markmitchinnh
Thu Feb 28, 2013 4:36 am
32x11.50x15 tires on a awd
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scarecrow »
Sat Apr 28, 2012 5:02 am
i am going to be building another awd van here soon. it will be lifted 4 inches has anyone tried to fit a 32in tire on there van with the overland 4...
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Thu Jan 31, 2013 6:35 pm
All-terrain tires
Replies: 64
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MountainManJoe »
Thu Sep 09, 2010 10:28 am
Hey guys. It's almost time for a new set of tires. I've been driving on 30x9.5R15 BFG All-terrain TA/KO's, and aside from a torn sidewall (see and...
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Last post by Cobra
Fri Nov 02, 2012 6:55 am
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Last post by 97CargoCrawler
Wed Sep 05, 2012 9:58 pm
Wider rears??
Replies: 20
by
sidecar53 »
Wed Mar 21, 2012 1:43 pm
Has anyone used wider rear tires on a Safari just for the look?. I'm not happy with the 205's the p.o. put on all around, but they're pretty much...
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Last post by markmitchinnh
Fri Mar 23, 2012 1:57 pm
Anybody running Goodyear Viva 2s?
Replies: 1
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baytonemus »
Tue Mar 06, 2012 9:24 am
Money is tight but I've GOT to put new tires on my 2000 AWD Safari. The best price I've seen is on the GY Viva 2s which I believe are made...
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Last post by Krank88
Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:06 am
Quick(???) tire question
Replies: 2
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sidecar53 »
Mon Feb 27, 2012 4:52 am
2004 Safari SLE with stock alloy rims. Does anyone know what is the largest (widest and tallest) tire size I can go with without rubbing problems? I...
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Last post by sidecar53
Mon Feb 27, 2012 4:49 pm
new wheels - tire question
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by
justice »
Sat Sep 17, 2011 3:33 pm
so...i just scored a set of Hummer H3 wheels that i want to put on my van...
The H3 wheels are 7 1/2 wide. My current tires are 215/75R16 . will...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sun Sep 18, 2011 10:57 am
Tire Rub with New Tires
Replies: 3
by
altozwei »
Tue Sep 13, 2011 7:42 am
Put some new tires on my van but they do rub just a bit under certain circumstances. I put a set of BF Goodrich T/A 235/70 R15's on with some new...
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Last post by altozwei
Thu Sep 15, 2011 7:13 am
HyperInflation... Anyone ???
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astroturf »
Sun May 01, 2011 5:16 am
Howdy All,
Is anyone running more air pressure in their tires than the Manufacturer recommends?
Is anyone running more air pressure in their tires...
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Last post by 1Gary
Sun Jul 03, 2011 8:03 pm
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Thu Jun 02, 2011 5:12 pm
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Last post by astroturf
Tue May 31, 2011 4:57 am
recommended tire pressure for a 99 LS
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by
phantom444 »
Tue Jun 12, 2007 2:50 pm
The recommended tire pressure data inside the driver's door of my 99 Astro LS is unreadable. It's a stock eight-passenger with original-spec tires on...
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Last post by astroturf
Mon May 30, 2011 5:35 pm
Brands or models of your tires
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by
afsigma21 »
Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:27 am
I am wanting to go to an LT rated Tire on my Safari. I have stock rims and no lift, nor do I plan to because I am a DD 2wd, no need for a lift.
I am...
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Last post by CaptSquid
Fri May 20, 2011 12:17 pm
Baby got new shoes
Replies: 17
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CaptSquid »
Thu May 05, 2011 2:04 pm
I just replaced all four on Klementine XV. One of the many previous owners had put 215/70R15s on her, which lowered her profile and ground clearance....
17 Replies
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Last post by Cobra
Thu May 19, 2011 5:25 pm
20x8.5 Recommended Tire Size
Replies: 6
by
dross93ranger »
Sun May 15, 2011 7:26 am
I have a stock height 2000 Rwd and just ordered some 20x8.5 wheels, now I am shopping tires. I want a tire close to the factory height, would a...
6 Replies
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Last post by astroturf
Mon May 16, 2011 6:48 am
Chalk Test Anyone ???
Replies: 6
by
astroturf »
Thu May 12, 2011 6:45 am
Has anyone ever run a Chalk Test on their tires to determine proper inflation at a given load?
Thanks, Jim
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Last post by astroturf
Fri May 13, 2011 3:39 am
205/75/15 or 215/75/15?
Replies: 11
by
Krank88 »
Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:21 pm
The Walmart catalog says that my 88 Astro Van uses 205 75 15. I found a set of 215 75 15's for less money. Any reason I can't go to 215 and what will...
11 Replies
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Last post by Krank88
Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:03 am
Goodyear Wrangler Territory tires
Replies: 13
by
astrozam »
Tue Oct 26, 2010 1:15 pm
Although these tires were not purchased for an Astro/Safari van, there application for those wanting an A.T tire for their van is close enough, the...
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Sun Mar 13, 2011 9:28 pm
TIRE TO SLIDER CLEARANCE
Replies: 6
by
LABBE66 »
Wed Dec 15, 2010 10:48 am
Alright so I finally joined up and am excited to be a part of the Astrosafarivans comunity!
I have a '99 AWD that I am currently fabricating a 4...
6 Replies
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Last post by LABBE66
Fri Dec 17, 2010 3:37 pm
How big a tire with a +3" lift
Replies: 3
by
fritz »
Tue Dec 07, 2010 5:01 pm
Want to install the OLV +3 rear springs and lift the front to level. Will I be able to fit 30 tires on the van?
Thanks
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Last post by loopie
Thu Dec 16, 2010 11:15 pm
Need to get new winter tires.
Replies: 11
by
leadtrombone »
Mon Nov 29, 2010 9:08 am
Need to get winter tires. New laws in Germany say they have to be winter rated. And low and behold...... today shows up with 3 of snow on the ground....
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Last post by leadtrombone
Fri Dec 03, 2010 12:22 am
Rock vs. Tire
Replies: 21
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MountainManJoe »
Wed Aug 25, 2010 9:39 pm
Tire lost.
The remaining 3 have about 1/8 of tread left on them. I've got a spare on right now (same size but different kind of tire). I...
21 Replies
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Sun Oct 17, 2010 11:57 am
215x75Rx15 tires
Replies: 13
by
1Gary »
Fri Mar 12, 2010 5:57 pm
Most of the time we talk about mod's for wheel/tire combo's.What i am asking is replacement mid priced tires for the 94 LT.I want to first replace...
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Last post by Lumpy
Sun Jul 04, 2010 11:53 am
Firestone Winterforce tires
Replies: 7
by
rlsllc »
Tue Jan 05, 2010 1:39 pm
I just got back from the tire shop.
Night and day difference from the worn 235/60's that were on there. These are only 215/75/15, but look tall...
7 Replies
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Last post by rlsllc
Sat Jun 19, 2010 8:43 pm
Wheel and Tire fitment
Replies: 2
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astrozam »
Thu Apr 29, 2010 9:47 am
Came across some good info regarding wheel and tire fitment issues... should be helpful :cheers:
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Last post by astrozam
Mon May 03, 2010 6:08 pm
wheel & tires
by
whyastro350 »
Fri Dec 04, 2009 10:05 am
1989 astro, with 1991 t.b.i 350, 700 r4 trans. 3.42 ring & pinion. 3 exhaust, 40 series flowmaster.wheels, 20x8 on rear and 18x8 on front,245,45,20...
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Last post by whyastro350
Fri Dec 04, 2009 10:05 am
2003 Astro- Are 225/75/16's possible?
Replies: 13
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Lingus »
Sun Jun 07, 2009 6:12 pm
Lots of good info here and I searched for a couple hours but couldn't find any reference to 225/75/16's.
My van is a 2003, all factory stock but I'd...
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Last post by astroturf
Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:21 am
95 AWD 2" lift tire size?
Replies: 2
by
68gmc780 »
Wed Aug 26, 2009 8:09 am
I plan to lift my 95 AWD 2 ,Found some studded 235/75R15 tires for cheap,wondering if they will fit under my van. I'm using 15x7 wheels from a 96 GMC...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed Aug 26, 2009 2:21 pm
Tires for Astro GTRV
Replies: 6
by
JBZ »
Sat Jun 13, 2009 8:29 pm
I need advice on tires... I am new to the site, but have owned three Astros... My current van is an '03 - with a GTRV pop-top (my last one - as it...
6 Replies
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Last post by hooptytank
Mon Jul 06, 2009 6:54 pm
AWD tire wear differential specification?
Replies: 2
by
tkic »
Thu Jun 25, 2009 4:33 pm
so, i crashed my van. too lazy to put the studs on, hit some ice and smacked into a snowplow. bent the frame, tons of body damage, cracked the oil...
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Last post by ihatemybike
Thu Jun 25, 2009 7:46 pm
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Last post by BLAZER
Sun Apr 26, 2009 6:45 pm
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