1985–1987 Chevrolet astro tire sizes & fitment
Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 1985–1987 Chevrolet Astro, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly. Our catalog lists the same factory fitment for every model year from 1985 to 1987.
Approved fitments
| Tire size | Rim size | PCD (bolt pattern) | Offset | Load index | Speed rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205/70R15 OEM | R15 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 205/75R15 OEM | R15 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 245/60R15 OEM | R15 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Plus-size and winter-downsize options for every Chevrolet Astro factory size →
Compatible alternative sizes for 205/70R15
Sizes within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter safe-fit tolerance. Each row links to the size's own page.
| Alternative size | %Δ OD | Category | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
215/55R17 |
0.04% | plus 2 | Safe |
225/75R13 |
-0.04% | alternative | Safe |
195/80R14 |
-0.06% | winter narrower | Safe |
175/75R16 |
0.13% | plus 1 | Safe |
235/50R17 |
-0.18% | plus 2 | Safe |
For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 205/70R15 upsize options. To check an arbitrary size pair, use the tire compatibility calculator.
Check a different size against this vehicle
Type any tire size below; we'll compute its overall-diameter delta against the OEM 205/70R15 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.
Common upgrade paths
- Plus-1: 175/75R16; one rim size up, 0.13% OD change. Sharper steering, mild ride penalty, modest cost premium.
- Plus-2: 215/55R17; two rim sizes up, 0.04% OD change. Noticeable ride penalty, higher pothole risk, meaningful tire-cost premium.
Use the plus-size calculator to evaluate any rim step against the OEM size.
How to choose tires for the 1987 chevrolet astro
The 1987 Chevrolet Astro ships from the factory on 205/70R15 tires mounted on R15 wheels. 3 approved fitments are documented for this model year, allowing some flexibility between performance, comfort, and winter compounds. The Compatible alternative sizes table above lists every safe substitution within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter tolerance.
Tire choice on the Chevrolet Astro comes down to three trade-offs that matter more than brand loyalty: load index (must equal or exceed the OEM number), speed rating (must match or exceed the placard), and UTQG treadwear (higher means longer life, lower usually means stickier rubber). Owners replacing factory tires with the same compound class, for example all-season for all-season, generally see no change in ride characteristics or fuel economy. Switching categories (performance summer to all-season touring, for example) is where the trade-offs show up at the contact patch.
For 1987 Chevrolet Astro owners considering a plus-size upgrade, the safer option is a Plus-1 step (one rim size up with a 10-point aspect drop and ~10 mm of additional section width). Plus-2 is technically viable on this chassis if the alternative-sizes table lists a Plus-2 candidate within tolerance, but expect a meaningful ride-harshness penalty and a tire-cost premium of 30–60% per tire relative to the OEM fitment. For winter use the recommended pattern is one width step down (e.g. from a 235 to a 225) with the aspect ratio bumped up to preserve overall diameter; narrower tires apply higher contact pressure per square inch on snow, which translates directly into shorter braking distances. The plus-size calculator evaluates any specific rim step against this OEM size.
Before purchasing, verify the tire size on the driver-door placard of your specific 1987 Chevrolet Astro, since trim levels and option packages can shift the original fitment from what is documented here. The placard reading is the authoritative source per FMVSS 110, and dealers will reference the placard rather than aftermarket catalogs when validating warranty claims.
NHTSA-reported issues for 1987 chevrolet astro
Top issue category: Tires (General)
Most reported: Tires (General) (58) · Spare Tire (30) · Tread / Belt (19) · Sidewall (5) · Bead (1)
Reported across: 1988 – 2005 (16 years)
What owners described
Blowout or sudden deflation appears in 33% of these reports; about 1.7× as often as across all tire complaints. Percentages are shares of the 42 reports covering every model year of the Chevrolet Astro that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.
| Reported problem | This subject | All tire complaints | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blowout or sudden deflation | 33% | 20% | 1.7× |
| Sidewall failure | 24% | 15% | 1.6× |
| Loss of control, rollover or collision | 24% | 8% | 2.8× |
| Tread or belt separation | 17% | 13% | 1.2× |
| Bubble or bulge in the tire | 5% | 6% | 0.8× |
| Cracking or dry rot | 2% | 9% | 0.3× |
Mileage at failure
9 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 18,300 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 6,000 and 151,547 miles.
In owners' own words
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Chevrolet Astro. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET ASTRO EQUIPPED WITH GREMAX MAX 5000 TIRES (N/A), SIZE 215/75R15 AND THE DOT WAS JEHKDVP2312. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 142,057.
NEW FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRE ON LEFT REAR BLEW OUT ON FWY. ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. TIRE COMPLETELY CAME APART. FIRESTONE WHERE I BOUGHT IT, MADE ME PURCHASE ANOTHER TIRE. THEY SAID I DID NOT BUY THEIR PROTECTION PLAN.
FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THERE WAS A LONG BUBBLE CLOSE TO THE SIDEWALL, INDICATING TREAD SEPARATION. TIRE ON A 1996, CHEVROLET, ASTRO. NOT ORIGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT. FIRESTONE REPLACED THE TIRE AT A PRORATION FEE. FR360, TIRE SIZE P21575R15.*AK THE FIRESTONE'S TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE SIDEWALL. *SLC
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE PURCHASED THE PREOWNED VEHICLE, THE DEALER REPLACED ALL OF THE TIRES. THE SIDEWALL ON ALL FOUR ADVANTA SUV SPECTRA, SIZE P215-70R-16 TIRES WERE CRACKED. THE TIRES HAD LESS THAN 21,000 MILES ON THEM WHEN THE FAILURE WAS DISCOVERED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 91,500. UPDATED 12/02/10 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAS THE INVOICE FOR THE NEW TIRES. UPDATED 12/07/10
Complaints are voluntarily submitted to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation and are not verified by NHTSA; they represent owner-reported problems, not proven defects. Counts can be useful as a relative quality signal across comparable tires or vehicles.
Frequently asked questions
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Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 1987 Chevrolet Astro?
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For broader tire questions; replacement timing, UTQG, EV-specific tires, winter swaps; see the tire FAQ.
Sources for this page
- Vehicle owner's manual tire & wheel placard; door-jamb placard on the Chevrolet Astro is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
- NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 1987 Chevrolet Astro.
- ETRTO 2024 Standards Manual §2.3; overall-diameter math used for the alternative-size verdicts above.
- Tire & Rim Association 2025 Yearbook; load-index to maximum-load reference.
Last verified 2026-10-07.