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10-17-2023, 04:25 AM | #1 |
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What was the factory tire size on 87?
I'm about to get new tires on my 87 2wd half ton silverado. But the tire shop seems a bit confused on what size would have been factory. I'm hoping someone here can tell me the size that would have come on the truck when it was new. It's just got the typical 15" rally wheels. Thank you
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10-17-2023, 07:26 AM | #2 |
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Re: What was the factory tire size on 87?
Base was P195/75R15.
You could order up to P235/75R15. There also was an LR60-15B available within certain packages. K https://www.gm.com/content/dam/compa...olet-Truck.pdf
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10-18-2023, 12:13 AM | #3 |
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Re: What was the factory tire size on 87?
Thank you sir
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10-18-2023, 09:33 AM | #4 |
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Re: What was the factory tire size on 87?
There should be a sticker on the door with the original size and recommended psi. (not the VIN sticker)
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Re: What was the factory tire size on 87?
Speaking of stickers: An optional tire will also appear on the SPID if you still have the label in the glovebox.
Tire RPOs are Xxx (front), Yxx (rear) and Zxx (spare). K
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10-19-2023, 10:36 PM | #6 |
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Re: What was the factory tire size on 87?
What are the characteristics of both these tire sizes? It would seem that the larger tire was considered to be an upgrade. Was there no advantage to the smaller tire?
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10-19-2023, 11:42 PM | #7 |
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Re: What was the factory tire size on 87?
Ride height and engine speed. Smaller tire = lower stance and faster engine RPMs. Larger tire = higher stance and lower engine RPMs. Also will impact the speedometer accuracy.
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10-20-2023, 08:19 AM | #8 | |
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As a manufacturer you take the cheapest tire you can offer and use that as base. Any tire savings is multiplied by 5 (or by 4 for those vehicles that do not get a spare) so it adds up. Yes - the larger tire is an upgrade and therefore additional cost to the customer and more revenue for GM. Tire prices are shown in the info packet I linked; it cost me an additional $250 to opt up to the P235 tires on my '87. K
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Re: What was the factory tire size on 87?
So if you opt for the larger tires what was done to correct speed and mileage?
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In some cases an external adapter was also used, as in the case of my '87 (it used the "Z" shaped version). K
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Re: What was the factory tire size on 87?
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https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=845046 Page 42 of this PDF shows the different tire sizes that were available https://www.gm.com/content/dam/compa...olet-Truck.pdf
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The GVWR is established not only by how much weight the vehicle can carry, but also if you can get that weight moving and stopped. That includes rear axle ratio, too. When I was establishing GVW (and GCW) ratings the final capping run was if you could get the load moving up the 16% grade at the Milford Proving Ground from a standing stop. Quote:
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Re: What was the factory tire size on 87?
According to that PDF, it looks like p225 and p235 tires were available. Or at least usable.
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10-23-2023, 08:52 AM | #14 |
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Re: What was the factory tire size on 87?
What size tires have you got on it now that the tire shop is 'confused'?
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They're based on the axle rato, transmission/transfer-case, and tire size.
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Also, anyone got any pics of other tire sizes on the stock 15" rally wheels? Minus all the off-roading tires. Just street tires. I wouldn't mind seeing some pics so I could choose the tires which look the best imo. 185 to 235 seems like a nice gap. Maybe 225 or 215 would look good. |
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They didn't swap gears in the assembly plant. The transmissions were all built up, sitting there ready to go. K
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Re: What was the factory tire size on 87?
Lr60-15
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Re: What was the factory tire size on 87?
How wide were the rims with the p235’s, Kieth?
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10-24-2023, 03:36 PM | #21 |
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Re: What was the factory tire size on 87?
15 x 8 rallys.
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