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Sticky Swapping to LT Tires? Read Me First...

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Fri Jul 22, 2011 9:43 pm
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by 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?

Last post by MountainManJoe « Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:19 pm
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by 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!!!

Last post by Bret Schmerker « Fri Oct 18, 2019 8:06 pm
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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?

Last post by Astrophysics « Mon May 28, 2018 10:06 am
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by 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

Last post by Stroverlander « Fri Dec 01, 2017 7:55 pm
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by 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

Last post by Herbie « Thu Nov 30, 2017 8:07 am
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by 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

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Tue Oct 06, 2015 10:33 am
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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?

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Thu Jul 23, 2015 10:58 am
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by 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

Last post by Stroverlander « Sun Sep 14, 2014 10:57 pm
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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

Last post by CaptSquid « Sun Aug 17, 2014 2:42 pm
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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??

Last post by T.Low « Fri Jul 25, 2014 7:48 pm
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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

Last post by spyboy « Sun Jul 13, 2014 7:20 am
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by 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?

Last post by tgwms « Mon Jun 23, 2014 10:30 pm

by 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

Last post by vanagon40 « Fri May 23, 2014 1:01 pm
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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

Last post by 97CargoCrawler « Thu Dec 12, 2013 9:01 am
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by 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

Last post by Astrophysics « Sun Nov 17, 2013 7:58 pm
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by sfeaver » Sat Mar 24, 2012 1:59 pm
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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
Tyre pressure for Bridgestone Dueler 225/70/R15

Last post by kitcarson « Sat Sep 21, 2013 1:10 pm
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by kitcarson » Thu Apr 11, 2013 11:48 am

Hi!

I have a 1995 Astro and original tyres were 175's but my son has replaced with Bridgestone 225/70/R15 tyres all round. The tyre pressure spec...

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Last post by kitcarson
Sat Sep 21, 2013 1:10 pm
Michelins cracking, need new tires, fewer Astro choices...

Last post by deleteitall « Sat Jun 22, 2013 9:42 am
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by deleteitall » Wed Dec 12, 2012 6:49 pm

Here's the tire history of my 97 Astro with stock 15 x 6.5 aluminum rims:

P215/75/15
Stock from factory.

P235/75/15 Michelin XC LT4 (Sears...

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Last post by deleteitall
Sat Jun 22, 2013 9:42 am
Follow up review of the Michelin LTX M/S tire

Last post by markmitchinnh « Thu Feb 28, 2013 4:36 am
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by astrozam » Wed Dec 31, 2008 2:57 pm
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O.k, when I 1st purchased my michelin LTX m/s tires back about a yr ago and did a review of them,
I mentioned I would do a follow up review of them...
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Last post by markmitchinnh
Thu Feb 28, 2013 4:36 am
32x11.50x15 tires on a awd

Last post by MountainManJoe « Thu Jan 31, 2013 6:35 pm
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by 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

Last post by Cobra « Fri Nov 02, 2012 6:55 am
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by MountainManJoe » Thu Sep 09, 2010 10:28 am
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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
Pavement Princess gets new 33x11.5" glass slippers

Last post by 97CargoCrawler « Wed Sep 05, 2012 9:58 pm
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by 97CargoCrawler » Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:30 pm
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33X11.5R16 Thorbird TSL's by Interco on Pro Comp 7069 Wheels, 16X8 4 BS -11mm offset flat black (The tire specifies 16X9 wheel but Interco's website...
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Last post by 97CargoCrawler
Wed Sep 05, 2012 9:58 pm
Wider rears??

Last post by markmitchinnh « Fri Mar 23, 2012 1:57 pm
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by sidecar53 » Wed Mar 21, 2012 1:43 pm
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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?

Last post by Krank88 « Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:06 am
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by 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

Last post by sidecar53 « Mon Feb 27, 2012 4:49 pm
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by 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

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Sun Sep 18, 2011 10:57 am
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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

Last post by altozwei « Thu Sep 15, 2011 7:13 am
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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 ???

Last post by 1Gary « Sun Jul 03, 2011 8:03 pm
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by astroturf » Sun May 01, 2011 5:16 am
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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
Astro Heaven ???

Last post by MountainManJoe « Thu Jun 02, 2011 5:12 pm
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by astroturf » Wed Jun 01, 2011 8:48 pm

What is Odd about this Tire/Wheel Combo?

Thanks, Jim

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Thu Jun 02, 2011 5:12 pm
Optimum Tire Operating Temperatures ???

Last post by astroturf « Tue May 31, 2011 4:57 am
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by astroturf » Mon May 30, 2011 8:26 pm

Has anyone ever investigated this?

How about max increase in Hot Tire Psi?

Thanks, Jim

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Last post by astroturf
Tue May 31, 2011 4:57 am
recommended tire pressure for a 99 LS

Last post by astroturf « Mon May 30, 2011 5:35 pm
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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

Last post by CaptSquid « Fri May 20, 2011 12:17 pm
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by afsigma21 » Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:27 am
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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

Last post by Cobra « Thu May 19, 2011 5:25 pm
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by CaptSquid » Thu May 05, 2011 2:04 pm
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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....
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Last post by Cobra
Thu May 19, 2011 5:25 pm
20x8.5 Recommended Tire Size

Last post by astroturf « Mon May 16, 2011 6:48 am
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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...

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Last post by astroturf
Mon May 16, 2011 6:48 am
Chalk Test Anyone ???

Last post by astroturf « Fri May 13, 2011 3:39 am
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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?

Last post by Krank88 « Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:03 am
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...

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Last post by Krank88
Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:03 am
Goodyear Wrangler Territory tires

Last post by MountainManJoe « Sun Mar 13, 2011 9:28 pm
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

Last post by LABBE66 « Fri Dec 17, 2010 3:37 pm
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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...

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Last post by LABBE66
Fri Dec 17, 2010 3:37 pm
How big a tire with a +3" lift

Last post by loopie « Thu Dec 16, 2010 11:15 pm
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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.

Last post by leadtrombone « Fri Dec 03, 2010 12:22 am
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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

Last post by MountainManJoe « Sun Oct 17, 2010 11:57 am
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by MountainManJoe » Wed Aug 25, 2010 9:39 pm
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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...
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Sun Oct 17, 2010 11:57 am
215x75Rx15 tires

Last post by Lumpy « Sun Jul 04, 2010 11:53 am
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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

Last post by rlsllc « Sat Jun 19, 2010 8:43 pm
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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...

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Last post by rlsllc
Sat Jun 19, 2010 8:43 pm
Wheel and Tire fitment

Last post by astrozam « Mon May 03, 2010 6:08 pm
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by 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

Last post by whyastro350 « Fri Dec 04, 2009 10:05 am

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?

Last post by astroturf « Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:21 am
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by 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?

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Wed Aug 26, 2009 2:21 pm
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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

Last post by hooptytank « Mon Jul 06, 2009 6:54 pm
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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...

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Last post by hooptytank
Mon Jul 06, 2009 6:54 pm
AWD tire wear differential specification?

Last post by ihatemybike « Thu Jun 25, 2009 7:46 pm
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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
do you guys know if tires 31/10.5/r15 will fit on stock susp

Last post by BLAZER « Sun Apr 26, 2009 6:45 pm
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by spl.tattoo » Thu Apr 16, 2009 8:53 am

Hi!
I have a 1997 safari 2wd.
I have a deal on 31/10.5/r15 on z28 mags, I know this is not my bolt pattern but I'm gonna buy adapter for that.

I...

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Sun Apr 26, 2009 6:45 pm

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