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How big are the tires on an Astro van?

How big are the tires on an Astro van?

Astro vans were equipped with 15-inch diameter wheels as standard, except for the last three model years when 16-inch wheels were used. The factory-equipment tire size for the Chevrolet Astro van for the model years 2003 through 2005 is 215/70R16.

When did the Chevy Astro van come out?

The Astro van was produced and sold by Chevrolet from 1985 until 2005. The van fit in size between full-size vans and minivans. The rear-wheel drive configuration made the Astro popular for towing.

What was the Chevy Astro RS in 1990?

BYP added a front air dam, integrated fog lamps, a sport-tuned suspension, color-match front and rear bumpers, black side window moldings, lower trim with a red stripe, a unique red-striped grille, and a sports steering wheel. In 1990 the package was available only in white, silver, blue, gold, or red paint, and only with two-tone.

What kind of transmission does a 1993 Astro have?

In 1993, an electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive became standard as the sole transmission offering. As with many other 1993 model year GM vehicles, Scotchgard fabric protection also became a standard feature on Astro vans equipped with cloth seats.

Astro vans were equipped with 15-inch diameter wheels as standard, except for the last three model years when 16-inch wheels were used. The factory-equipment tire size for the Chevrolet Astro van for the model years 2003 through 2005 is 215/70R16.

What did Chevy Astro get in the 1990’s?

Astro’s 4-speed automatic transmission gained electronic shift controls, plus a second-gear start feature for improved slippery-surface traction. The base engine gained 15 horsepower, and speedometers now were calibrated to 100 mph instead of 85. The driver-side airbag became standard in all Astros.

The Astro van was produced and sold by Chevrolet from 1985 until 2005. The van fit in size between full-size vans and minivans. The rear-wheel drive configuration made the Astro popular for towing.

When did the Astro 4 wheel drive come out?

Starting in 1990, antilock brakes acted on all four wheels (front-disc/rear-drum). Full-time 4-wheel drive also arrived as an option for 1990. An extended-length body was added during the model year, with ten inches tacked onto the rear for nearly 19 extra cubic feet of cargo capacity.

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