Pathfinder 2018, Can Winter Tire Size: 235/65R17 be used instead of 235/65R18

[gaurav225]

Hi All,

Please let me know if I can install winter tires of Size 235/65R17 instead of manufacturer recommended 235/65R18. I already have the 17" tires of my Honda CRV so wanted to utilize them for Pathfinder. I have checked some sites like Costco Tires or GreyCircle but they all recommend 18" tires only.

When I googled this, some folks suggested 17" will also work but somebody had mentioned insurance companies do not give claim if you do not put manufacturer recommended tire. Please advise.

Thanks a lot.
Regards,
Gaurav

[JayArras]

I wouldn't worry about what insurance companies say. Do what you want.

That said, the 17" rims will fit, but the load range of a 235 tire may not be adequate to support the weight of the Pathfinder. The minimum recommended tire size would be a 245/70 R17. Check the load range of those Honda tires just to make sure.

[gaurav225]

Thanks @JayArras for the advise. Will check that.

Yeah the Pathfinder weighs 1000 pound more than Honda CRV for sure. For Pathfinder the recommended tire size is 235/65R18. From that perspective R17 might also be able to hold the weight.

[mdmellott]

Check the clearance you have between the ID of your 18" wheels and brake caliper assembly. There might not be much, if any, clearance allowance for a smaller diameter wheel to be mounted. The 17" wheels might contact the calipers.

[JayArras]

Check the clearance you have between the ID of your 18" wheels and brake caliper assembly. There might not be much, if any, clearance allowance for a smaller diameter wheel to be mounted. The 17" wheels might contact the calipers.

17's will fit. I have them for my winter wheels.

[FrenchPople]

As long as the wheels will fit and are roughly the same offest you will be fine. That said instead of a 253/65-17 go with 235/70-17. It will keep your speedometer as close as possible for accuracy.