1987 Chevrolet Suburban Tire Size & Pressure

The 1987 Chevrolet Suburban tire size depends on trim: the R10, 5.0 H takes P235/75R15; the R10, 5.7 K takes P235/75R15; the R10, 6.2 C takes P235/75R15; the R20, 5.7 K, Automatic, 400/M40 takes LT235/85R16 D; the R20, 5.7 K, Standard takes LT235/85R16 D; the R20, 5.7 K, Automatic, 475/M40 takes LT235/85R16 D; the R20, 5.7 K, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 takes LT235/85R16 D; the R20, 6.2 J, 400/M40 takes LT235/85R16 D; the R20, 6.2 J, 475/M40 takes LT235/85R16 D; the R20, 7.4 N, 400/M40 takes LT235/85R16 D; the R20, 7.4 N, 475/M40 takes LT235/85R16 D; the V10, 5.7 K, Automatic takes P235/75R15; the V10, 5.7 K, Standard takes P235/75R15; the V10, 6.2 C takes P235/75R15; the V20, 5.7 K, Automatic, 400/M40 takes LT235/85R16 D; the V20, 5.7 K, Automatic, 475/M40 takes LT235/85R16 D; the V20, 5.7 K, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 takes LT235/85R16 D; the V20, 5.7 K, Standard takes LT235/85R16 D; the V20, 6.2 J, 400/M40 takes LT235/85R16 D; the V20, 6.2 J, 475/M40 takes LT235/85R16 D, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • R10, 5.0 H: P235/75R15
  • R10, 5.7 K: P235/75R15
  • R10, 6.2 C: P235/75R15
  • R20, 5.7 K, Automatic, 400/M40: LT235/85R16 D
  • R20, 5.7 K, Standard: LT235/85R16 D
  • R20, 5.7 K, Automatic, 475/M40: LT235/85R16 D
  • R20, 5.7 K, Automatic, 700R4/MD8: LT235/85R16 D
  • R20, 6.2 J, 400/M40: LT235/85R16 D
  • R20, 6.2 J, 475/M40: LT235/85R16 D
  • R20, 7.4 N, 400/M40: LT235/85R16 D
  • R20, 7.4 N, 475/M40: LT235/85R16 D
  • V10, 5.7 K, Automatic: P235/75R15
  • V10, 5.7 K, Standard: P235/75R15
  • V10, 6.2 C: P235/75R15
  • V20, 5.7 K, Automatic, 400/M40: LT235/85R16 D
  • V20, 5.7 K, Automatic, 475/M40: LT235/85R16 D
  • V20, 5.7 K, Automatic, 700R4/MD8: LT235/85R16 D
  • V20, 5.7 K, Standard: LT235/85R16 D
  • V20, 6.2 J, 400/M40: LT235/85R16 D
  • V20, 6.2 J, 475/M40: LT235/85R16 D

R10, 5.0 H

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/75R15Door Placard——
AllP235/75R15 XLDoor Placard——

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R10, 5.7 K

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/75R15Door Placard——
AllP235/75R15 XLDoor Placard——
AllP235/75R15 XLDoor Placard——

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R10, 6.2 C

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/75R15Door Placard——
AllP235/75R15 XLDoor Placard——
AllP235/75R15 XLDoor Placard——
AllP235/75R15 XLDoor Placard——
AllP235/75R15 XLDoor Placard——
AllP235/75R15 XLDoor Placard——

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R20, 5.7 K, Automatic, 400/M40

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllLT235/85R16 DDoor Placard——
AllLT235/85R16 EDoor Placard——

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R20, 5.7 K, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllLT235/85R16 DDoor Placard——
AllLT235/85R16 EDoor Placard——

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R20, 5.7 K, Automatic, 475/M40

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllLT235/85R16 DDoor Placard——
AllLT235/85R16 EDoor Placard——

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R20, 5.7 K, Automatic, 700R4/MD8

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllLT235/85R16 DDoor Placard——
AllLT235/85R16 EDoor Placard——

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R20, 6.2 J, 400/M40

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllLT235/85R16 DDoor Placard——
AllLT235/85R16 EDoor Placard——

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R20, 6.2 J, 475/M40

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllLT235/85R16 DDoor Placard——
AllLT235/85R16 EDoor Placard——

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R20, 7.4 N, 400/M40

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllLT235/85R16 DDoor Placard——
AllLT235/85R16 EDoor Placard——

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R20, 7.4 N, 475/M40

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllLT235/85R16 DDoor Placard——
AllLT235/85R16 EDoor Placard——

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V10, 5.7 K, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/75R15Door Placard——
AllP235/75R15 XLDoor Placard——

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V10, 5.7 K, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/75R15Door Placard——
AllP235/75R15 XLDoor Placard——

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V10, 6.2 C

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/75R15Door Placard——
AllP235/75R15 XLDoor Placard——
AllP235/75R15 XLDoor Placard——
AllP235/75R15 XLDoor Placard——

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V20, 5.7 K, Automatic, 400/M40

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllLT235/85R16 DDoor Placard——
AllLT235/85R16 EDoor Placard——

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V20, 5.7 K, Automatic, 475/M40

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllLT235/85R16 DDoor Placard——
AllLT235/85R16 EDoor Placard——

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V20, 5.7 K, Automatic, 700R4/MD8

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllLT235/85R16 DDoor Placard——
AllLT235/85R16 EDoor Placard——

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V20, 5.7 K, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllLT235/85R16 DDoor Placard——
AllLT235/85R16 EDoor Placard——

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V20, 6.2 J, 400/M40

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllLT235/85R16 DDoor Placard——
AllLT235/85R16 EDoor Placard——

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V20, 6.2 J, 475/M40

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllLT235/85R16 DDoor Placard——
AllLT235/85R16 EDoor Placard——

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 1987 Chevrolet Suburban take?

It depends on the trim: R10, 5.0 H uses P235/75R15; R10, 5.7 K uses P235/75R15; R10, 6.2 C uses P235/75R15; R20, 5.7 K, Automatic, 400/M40 uses LT235/85R16 D; R20, 5.7 K, Standard uses LT235/85R16 D; R20, 5.7 K, Automatic, 475/M40 uses LT235/85R16 D; R20, 5.7 K, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 uses LT235/85R16 D; R20, 6.2 J, 400/M40 uses LT235/85R16 D; R20, 6.2 J, 475/M40 uses LT235/85R16 D; R20, 7.4 N, 400/M40 uses LT235/85R16 D; R20, 7.4 N, 475/M40 uses LT235/85R16 D; V10, 5.7 K, Automatic uses P235/75R15; V10, 5.7 K, Standard uses P235/75R15; V10, 6.2 C uses P235/75R15; V20, 5.7 K, Automatic, 400/M40 uses LT235/85R16 D; V20, 5.7 K, Automatic, 475/M40 uses LT235/85R16 D; V20, 5.7 K, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 uses LT235/85R16 D; V20, 5.7 K, Standard uses LT235/85R16 D; V20, 6.2 J, 400/M40 uses LT235/85R16 D; V20, 6.2 J, 475/M40 uses LT235/85R16 D.

What is the tire pressure for a 1987 Chevrolet Suburban?

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 1987 Chevrolet Suburban?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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