fueler
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1999 QXFO
Cow Patty BAJA
1-16-2007
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| « Re: Tire Size and recommendation (MikePathfinder2001) | 10:03 AM 7/22/2008 |
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thats a pretty big size already
the biggest ive been able to fit on stock suspension is 265/75/16 and thats with a lot of cutting and trimming, no mud flaps
i think the 75 was too tall but 265 was a good width
next time im gonna check to see whats available in a 265/65 or a 265/70
1999.5 Infiniti QX4 - Brembo brakes, Hawk pads, Eagle Alloys, Mudstar tires, KYB GR2, JWT intake
2000 Honda Civic 1.8T - smashin on V12's
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MikePathfinder2001
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Nissan Pathfinder 2001
Herkimer NY
7-13-2006
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| « Re: Tire Size and recommendation (fueler) | 1:24 PM 7/22/2008 |
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I found this pretty cool tire calculator application http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html I compared the 65 with the 70 and it was only 1 inch difference in diameter. I'm pretty sure they would go on without any rubbing. However, I was curious if anyone else has 255/70/16 s on their pathy. If so, how do they feel as far as ride quality. Any input would be grately appreciated. Again, I'm also looking for some ideas of what brand to get as well. Thanks
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fueler
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1999 QXFO
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1-16-2007
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| « Re: Tire Size and recommendation (MikePathfinder2001) | 1:34 PM 7/22/2008 |
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Im riding on 245/70/16 rite now
its a good height, but the tires are alittle too skinny for my taste. They dig down great in mud and snow but slice into sand way too easily. Loud and shaky on the street, single ply sidewall makes for some pretty sloppy turns but solid enough to be safe (comparing to my honda civic with race tires)
the brand and type of tire that is best, depends on your driving type
What do you do? Offroading? Regular street commuteing?
the 245/70/16 : 
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carnal_c30
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10-30-2003
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| « Re: Tire Size and recommendation (MikePathfinder2001) | 1:09 AM 7/23/2008 |
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 those are general grabber at2s 255/70-16 I'm happy with them ride is fine, noise isnt too bad (windows up you dont hear it) and its tackled light trails fine so far (nothing heavy duty to comment on yet) I do rub slightly in reverse while turning the wheel and when fully over loaded on big dips etc as for tire recommendation just like fueler says its all dependent on what you use the QX... 4 muwahaha  
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fueler
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1999 QXFO
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1-16-2007
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| « Re: Tire Size and recommendation (carnal_c30) | 9:53 AM 7/23/2008 |
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i still like those grabbers and want to get them next
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jimmyzzer
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1999.5 nissan pathfinder
orlando fl
10-25-2007
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| « Re: Tire Size and recommendation (fueler) | 3:37 PM 7/23/2008 |
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fueler where are the pics with the new bumber
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MagicM
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2007 Black/alu trim /black interior M35x 2005 Range Rover HSE 2000 Range Rover p38 4.0SE
calgary AB
10-22-2007
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| « Re: Tire Size and recommendation (jimmyzzer) | 4:19 PM 7/23/2008 |
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If you're going to be mostly highway/city driving i would get the Fortera TripleTred same size 255/65/16, and you want some off roading get the grabbers i heard they are very good. I would stick with the 255/65, they are the stock size for your pathfinder, and look right size wise.
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fueler
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1-16-2007
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| « Re: Tire Size and recommendation (jimmyzzer) | 5:54 PM 7/23/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by jimmyzzer » | | fueler where are the pics with the new bumber |
guy wants a little bit too much for it, plus it is HEAVY, plus i love my OEM fogs, so i am having second thoughts on the bumper
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fukinitupagain
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1997 Nissan Pathfinder SE & POS 1994 Nissan Sentra (awaiting the SR20DET swap)
Psychoville and I am the mayor
4-2-2007
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| « Re: Tire Size and recommendation (fueler) | 5:57 PM 7/23/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by fueler » |
guy wants a little bit too much for it, plus it is HEAVY, plus i love my OEM fogs, so i am having second thoughts on the bumper
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Shady muthafu... Anyway, I agree with Adam. Thats a good size tire already. I say change brand & style but the size if you aren't going to lift it.
97 Nissan Pathfinder SE with 2" AC lift coils, KYB-GR2 strurs, Rancho 9000 shocks, broken front & rear anti-sway bar (removed), Magnaflow exhaust, no rear bumper, cut-up front bumper (falling off), Warm manual hubs, skull sift knob, Herculined lower doors, pine tree air freshener, custom roof rack, a bunch of lights, 32x11.5 BFG Mudterrains on 15x8 black Rock Crawlers, Radio Shack CB, 1 Pitbull & a partridge in a pear tree...
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fueler
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1-16-2007
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| « Re: Tire Size and recommendation (fukinitupagain) | 6:01 PM 7/23/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by fukinitupagain » | Shady muthafu... |
lol | Quote » | | Thats a good size tire already. I say change brand & style but the size if you aren't going to lift it. |
agreed
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ubpsanity
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2001 Pathfinder SE, 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
Kitchener Ontario
11-30-2007
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| « Re: Tire Size and recommendation (MikePathfinder2001) | 11:03 PM 7/23/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by MikePathfinder2001 » | | I need new tires on my 2001 Pathfinder. Currently, I have Toyo 255 65 R16s on it. I wasn't very happy with the tread wear on the Toyos. I'm looking for a better tire and possibly increasing the size. Does anyone have any suggestions. I'm not looking to do a lift. Thanks for the input.
Mike
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I put 255/70-16 Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S tires on my 2001, the size was perfect, my speedo is now absolutely dead on. It was always reading slightly fast before, but with that size tire, it's perfect. Although there was a slight rubbing, when reversing and full right lock on the steering wheel. That went away with the new springs..
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carnal_c30
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10-30-2003
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| « Re: Tire Size and recommendation (fueler) | 11:44 PM 7/23/2008 |
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pretty sure you'll be happy with them especially have the M/Ts you haveI had Yoko Geolanders AT/S before as well and found them to be pretty good tires just except for a little bit of feathering on the tread as it wore down which is almost normal for any AT or MT tire
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pathy350
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nissan pathfinder 3.5
dubai dubai
6-8-2008
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im using michelin LTX 275/70 -R16 their grip on sand is perfect like u r waking on street and they last long long than any other tire
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