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What size tire is a 1997 Lumina?

The standard tire size for a 1997 Chevrolet Lumina is P205/70R15. This size tire is commonly used on many mid-sized sedans from the late 1990s.


Determining the Tire Size for a 1997 Lumina


The tire size for a vehicle is typically determined by the vehicle's make, model, and year. Manufacturers specify the recommended tire size based on the vehicle's design and performance characteristics. For the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina, the standard tire size is P205/70R15.


Let's break down the tire size code:



  • P205 - This indicates the tire has a passenger vehicle (P) tire width of 205 millimeters.

  • 70 - This is the aspect ratio, which is the ratio of the tire's sidewall height to the tread width. In this case, the sidewall height is 70% of the tread width.

  • R - This stands for radial, which is the construction type of the tire.

  • 15 - This is the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit.


So, in summary, the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina came equipped with P205/70R15 tires as the standard size.

What size tires are on a 1997 Chevy Lumina?


For 1997, the dimensions for your Lumina are:
205/70 R15.



Why was Chevy Lumina discontinued?


In North America Chevrolet discontinued the Lumina in 2000 due to dwindling sales and the success of the reborn Impala.



What does LT265 70R17 mean?


How to read your tire size long description. An arrow points to the numbers 265/70R17 115T on the inner part of the tire sidewall. 265 is the width, 70 is the aspect ratio, R stands for radial, 17 is the wheel diameter and 115T is the load index and speed symbol.



How many miles per gallon does a 1997 Chevy Lumina get?


Mileage for the 3.4-liter is 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway. For the 3.1-liter engine, it is 20 mpg /29 mpg.



How many miles does a Chevy Lumina last?


Most of the 1995's and up that I know of have well over 200,000 miles on and still very strong. I had 278,000 on mine when I sold it. It still ran perfect and everything still worked on the car. The only issue that I had was an intake gasket at 200,000.



Can I use 275 tires instead of 265?


Surprises keep an eye on your speedometer. As it might display a slightly slower speed than your actual velocity due to the larger 275 tires covering more ground per Revolution compared to the 265.



How can I tell what size tires I have?


Where can I find my tire size? The tire size for your vehicle and wheels can be found in two places: Sidewall of your tire. Inside frame of the driver side door.



What is considered high mileage for a Chevy?


Most high-mileage vehicles are considered to be models with more than 100,000 miles racked up on the odometer. Maintenance is even more critical the closer your Chevy creeps to the 200,000-mile mark.



What size of tires are compatible?


As a general rule, you want replacement tires that are within 3 percent of the diameter (height) measurement of your existing tires' diameter — assuming your current tires are what your owner's manual recommends.



How much horsepower does a 1997 Chevy Lumina have?


How fast is the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina? All 1997 Lumina trim variations have 160 horsepower.


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