1981 Chevrolet Suburban Tire Size & Pressure
The 1981 Chevrolet Suburban tire size depends on trim: the C10, 5.0L Eng VIN H, Automatic Trans takes P235/75R15; the C10, 5.0L Eng VIN H, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD MY6 takes P235/75R15; the C10, 5.0L Eng VIN H, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD SM465/M20 takes P235/75R15; the K10, Automatic Trans takes P215/75R15 XL; the K10, Standard Trans takes P215/75R15 XL, per the factory service manual.
- C10, 5.0L Eng VIN H, Automatic Trans: P235/75R15
- C10, 5.0L Eng VIN H, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD MY6: P235/75R15
- C10, 5.0L Eng VIN H, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD SM465/M20: P235/75R15
- K10, Automatic Trans: P215/75R15 XL
- K10, Standard Trans: P215/75R15 XL
C10, 5.0L Eng VIN H, Automatic Trans
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P235/75R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P235/75R15 XL | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P235/75R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P235/75R15 XL | Door Placard | — | — |
C10, 5.0L Eng VIN H, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD MY6
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P235/75R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P235/75R15 XL | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P235/75R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P235/75R15 XL | Door Placard | — | — |
C10, 5.0L Eng VIN H, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD SM465/M20
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P235/75R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P235/75R15 XL | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P235/75R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P235/75R15 XL | Door Placard | — | — |
K10, Automatic Trans
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P215/75R15 XL | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P235/75R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P235/75R15 XL | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P215/75R15 XL | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P235/75R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P235/75R15 XL | Door Placard | — | — |
K10, Standard Trans
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P215/75R15 XL | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P235/75R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P235/75R15 XL | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P215/75R15 XL | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P235/75R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P235/75R15 XL | Door Placard | — | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size tires does a 1981 Chevrolet Suburban take?
It depends on the trim: C10, 5.0L Eng VIN H, Automatic Trans uses P235/75R15; C10, 5.0L Eng VIN H, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD MY6 uses P235/75R15; C10, 5.0L Eng VIN H, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD SM465/M20 uses P235/75R15; K10, Automatic Trans uses P215/75R15 XL; K10, Standard Trans uses P215/75R15 XL.
What is the tire pressure for a 1981 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 1981 Chevrolet Suburban?
Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.