Tires

Posted by JimBob on April 09, 02 at 12:19:38:

I know this subject has been beaten to death but I'm a new Suburban owner, '93 GMC C1500, and I'm looking to replace my tires.

2WD with a 350ci motor, all highway and pavement driving. Basically a big station wagon used to haul 5 grand kids and a big dog.

There is so much discussion concerning tire inflation pressure and max loading I'm confused.

My rig currently has Michelin P235/75/15 LTX M&S's load rated at 2028lbs and a max inflation pressure of 35 psi.

GVWR is 6800 lbs. GAWR front is 3400lbs and GAWR rear is 3968lbs.

My questions:
Don't these tires exceed the weight requirements for my Burb?

Am I correct in assuming that these tires NOT be inflated above 35 psi?

Also, I noticed on Michelin's web site that all the new Cross Terrain's are "P" series and only a few sizes have inflation pressures above 35psi.

What's the scoop?

Re: Tires Tom M 20:06:58 4/11/02 (0)
Forgot to answer your question Ben 17:58:32 4/11/02 (0)
Re: Tires Ben 21:21:50 4/09/02 (2)
- Excellent info Lynn 20:29:03 4/10/02 (1)
  - OEM supplied "P" rated tires Ben 17:26:14 4/11/02 (0)
35 lbs. psi? Lynn 16:33:57 4/09/02 (7)
- Re: 35 lbs. psi? Traveler 16:55:20 4/09/02 (6)
  - Re: 35 lbs. psi? JimBob 19:06:30 4/09/02 (3)
    - Tire pressure and speed I-Spy 18:15:57 4/10/02 (0)
    - more Traveler 21:26:27 4/09/02 (0)
    - Re: 35 lbs. psi? #1 Son 20:47:18 4/09/02 (0)
  - Re: P tires PeteL 18:15:48 4/09/02 (1)
    - That makes no sense I-Spy 18:25:18 4/10/02 (0)
Re: Tires Verdi 12:45:58 4/09/02 (0)