Pathfinder tire replacement size?

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I am looking to replace the original Bridgestone Dueler H/T tires that came on my '99.5 Pathfinder but am having a difficult finding a decent selection. The current tires are 255/65/16 and at this size, the best bet seems to be the Bridgestone Dueler H/T's ....again. I would like to get a different brand tire but it may mean going to a different size. There seems to be a much better selection at 265/70/16 - can this size be used safely? The car has the factory alloy rims for the 99.5 LE model - used on 2000, 2001, etc. As well, are there other size tires that could be recommended for use on those wheels? Thanks very much in advance!

-Dave

E. Meyer · Accepted Answer

Take a look at  they list several alternatives.

Jake · Answer

Hi Dave,I was in much the same situation as you. Not much of a selection inthe standard size.Someone here, or over at  mentioned that by going to255-70-16, the odometer and speedometer actually became MORE accurateinstead of using the 255-65's. This was verified by GPS.I ended up getting the 255-70-16 Dueler AT's by Bridgestone. They arenot the REVO version.I got a sweet deal at 2PM Christmas Eve last year, and got all 4mounted and balanced for $445. I now have almost 25K on them, and Inotice I can spin 'em when its wet out, and its not a factor of miles-they could spin from the beginning.I will probably need another set before next summer, and don't have aclue what I'd get yet. The other guy who posted here mentioned TireRack, and I did that tocompare reviews from others and also the ratings by TireRack. Snow wasa primary consideration for me, as I live the last house in the cityon a road thats 3 miles all uphill.Good LuckChris

SGrant · Answer

Also you might want to check with your Nissan dealer. Post '95 Pathfinders have a problem with premature wear on the front tires if you use tires that are, I beleive, too heavy. Seems the struts can't keep them from shimmying, and they last a very short time. There's a history of this if you search around on the Intenet.

Philip · Answer

I replaced my 99.5 tires with 255/70/16 P. What a difference in the comfortand handling. I have been driving them for a year and there is no tread wearto be seen. Canadian Tire Nordic winter $90.00 each on sale. 265/70/16 is abit too big for the wheel well clearance I think .

Dave Patton · Answer

"Philip"  wrote innews:blhvqi$niv$        Can't recall of the top of my head how the conversion betweenmetric sizes and 'american' sizes goes, but on my 92PF SE, it'sbeen using 31x10.5R16 tires since day one - no clearance problems,except there's no room for tire chains(which I've never needed,on snow or offroad).I run a metric-sized winter radial(Michelin) in, not surprisiningly,the winter, and there is more clearance, but I've never botheredwith chains for them either.

Ted · Answer

I put the REVOs on my Pathfinder (96) and I think they are great..... I gotthem for 105 a piece mounted...

Jake · Answer

These have gotta be 15" right? Where in the country are you?          Chris

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