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#1 of 4 WHAT IS THE CORRECT CHEVROLET EXPRESS VAN PASSENGER 2500 TIRE PRESSURE? by hp007 Oct 23, 2008 (7:09 am)
I would like to confirm if the correct pressure tires for the Chevrolet Express Van is really 80 pounds? The tires in my 2500 Van is:Pirelli Scorpion ATR, 245/75 R16. If I put less them the recomended the tire pressure monitor start to blink! But with high pressure the van becames too roughf, almost impossible to drve on the city. Any sugestions? Replies to this message: tireman9 (Nov 07, 2008 7:59 pm)
#2 of 4 by empires Oct 23, 2008 (4:39 pm)
I run Kellys on my van. Tire pressure in front is 55 and in rear 80. Different tire, different pressure. Check with the tire manufacturer. If I recall the pressure for the factory tires was 80lbs. Highway tires though. Best of luck. A-
#3 of 4 Re: WHAT IS THE CORRECT CHEVROLET EXPRESS VAN PASSENGER 2500 TIRE PRESSURE? [hp007] by tireman9 Nov 07, 2008 (7:59 pm)
Replying to: hp007 (Oct 23, 2008 7:09 am) The correct tire inflation is located in your Owner's manual and on the vehicle placard. The tire pressure on the tires is the Max pressure needed to carry the Max Load rated for the tire. It is the vehicle manufacturer that selects the correct tire pressure to carry the load expected on the van. Are you running the van empty i.e. no load? Are you sure the tire size and type is correct for the van?
#4 of 4 by newsie23 Nov 24, 2008 (7:30 am)
Use the lower of the max pressure - on the sidewall of the tire, and the vehicle placard. Higher Load Rated tires will have the 80psi rating, on the tire. The sidewall of the 'correct' tire will match the load rating and max pressure on the placard. On a lower rated tire it is important to use the load rating and max pressure of the tire.

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