1982 Checker Marathon Tire Size & Pressure

The 1982 Checker Marathon tire size depends on trim: the Base, 3.8L Eng VIN 1 takes P215/75R15; the Base, 4.4L Eng VIN 2 takes P215/75R15; the Base, 5.0L Eng VIN 4 takes P215/75R15; the Base, 5.7L Eng VIN Z takes P215/75R15; the DLX, 4.4L Eng VIN 2 takes P215/75R15; the DLX, 5.7L Eng VIN Z takes P215/75R15, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • Base, 3.8L Eng VIN 1: P215/75R15
  • Base, 4.4L Eng VIN 2: P215/75R15
  • Base, 5.0L Eng VIN 4: P215/75R15
  • Base, 5.7L Eng VIN Z: P215/75R15
  • DLX, 4.4L Eng VIN 2: P215/75R15
  • DLX, 5.7L Eng VIN Z: P215/75R15

Base, 3.8L Eng VIN 1

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP215/75R15Door Placard
AllP215/75R15Door Placard
AllP225/75R15Door Placard

Base, 4.4L Eng VIN 2

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP215/75R15Door Placard
AllP215/75R15Door Placard
AllP225/75R15Door Placard

Base, 5.0L Eng VIN 4

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP215/75R15Door Placard
AllP215/75R15Door Placard
AllP225/75R15Door Placard

Base, 5.7L Eng VIN Z

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP215/75R15Door Placard
AllP215/75R15Door Placard
AllP225/75R15Door Placard

DLX, 4.4L Eng VIN 2

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP215/75R15Door Placard
AllP215/75R15Door Placard
AllP225/75R15Door Placard

DLX, 5.7L Eng VIN Z

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP215/75R15Door Placard
AllP215/75R15Door Placard
AllP225/75R15Door Placard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 1982 Checker Marathon take?

It depends on the trim: Base, 3.8L Eng VIN 1 uses P215/75R15; Base, 4.4L Eng VIN 2 uses P215/75R15; Base, 5.0L Eng VIN 4 uses P215/75R15; Base, 5.7L Eng VIN Z uses P215/75R15; DLX, 4.4L Eng VIN 2 uses P215/75R15; DLX, 5.7L Eng VIN Z uses P215/75R15.

What is the tire pressure for a 1982 Checker Marathon?

Refer to the tire pressure placard on your vehicle's driver side door jamb for exact cold inflation pressures.

What is the bolt pattern on a 1982 Checker Marathon?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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