Installing larger
tires on a Nissan 4x4
Nissan Hardbody owners
have it the easiest. All years can run 32x11.50" tires with
little trouble. Depending on the wheel used, only moderate trimming
of the front fender flare is necessary. A sharp utility knife or
even a band saw (if you take the flares off)can fix this. You may
find it necessary to remove the front mud guards too. However,
removing the mud guards will result in more damage to the paint found on
the rocker panels and lower doors(I speak from experience). If only rock crawling, this won't
be a problem for you. Many of us running larger tires have installed a Superlift or
similar IFS torsion bar lift kit. These lift kits simply replace the upper A-arm
and do not allow larger tires to fit better. Starting
with tires 11.50 inches wide, the rear tires will rub against the
frame. Mounted on Nissan 7x15 wheels, 31x11.50 tires rub moderately
and 32x11.50 tires more severely. Tires 12.50" wide will require more fore-thought.
With or without
replacing the upper A-arm from a lift kit, 33x12.50" tires will fit
but more trimming would be required over 32" tires. In fact,
the Rancho lift kit recommends cutting the fenders with tires this
large. Hopefully the results below will help you. Starting with 33"
tires and larger, most would recommend using the Trailmaster lift
kit. This lift kit goes beyond the typical kit and does more to
create room for larger tires. A body lift and/or replacing the upper A-arms with those from
Superlift is not uncommon too. Going larger than 33"
tires? Definitely the Trailmaster lift as a minimum! Anyone
running tires over 31" should be prepared to
bend tie-rods and other steering components. |
HARDBODY 34" and Larger! |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Hardbody VehicleTypeOther: VehicleYear: 90 VehicleModel: LE VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: 4cyl VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: Superior 3 cast aluminum WheelSize: 15x10 WheelOffSet: 4.5 pos TireSize: 35x12.50 BodyLift: 3 SuspensionLift: Trailmaster 4" TiresRubbing: yes RingPinionGear: 4.625 RingPinionGearOther: Username: Bill Smith UserEmail: babynissan@yahoo.com TiresRubbingWhere: Lower rear of front wells only PreventTireRubbingModifications: tire pressure fit them on thier own. OtherComments: The 4.625 are ok for around town but on the highway fifth gear is useless. 4L is marginal at best. |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Hardbody VehicleTypeOther: VehicleYear: 86.5 - 87 VehicleModel: Standard VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: 4cyl VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: Eagle WheelSize: 15x12 WheelOffSet: TireSize: 35x14.50 BodyLift: 3" SuspensionLift: Trailmaster 4", Superlift 1-3" TiresRubbing: no RingPinionGear: Stock/unchanged RingPinionGearOther: Username: MaTT UserEmail: ambuler@netmcr.com TiresRubbingWhere: PreventTireRubbingModifications: OtherComments: |
HARDBODY 33" |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Hardbody VehicleTypeOther: VehicleYear: 86.5 - 87 VehicleModel: Standard VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: 4cyl VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: generic mags WheelSize: 15x10 WheelOffSet: TireSize: 33x12.5 BodyLift: 4" SuspensionLift: 4" TiresRubbing: yes RingPinionGear: Stock/unchanged RingPinionGearOther: Username: bill UserEmail: billdar@pacbell.net TiresRubbingWhere: when deflated to ~10psi and on compression of hitting large bumps the inside wall of tire rubbed the upper shock mount PreventTireRubbingModifications: spacers OtherComments: happy with performance, except gas milage |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Hardbody VehicleTypeOther: VehicleYear: 89 VehicleModel: Standard VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: V6 3.0 VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: Nissan SE 15x7 aluminum WheelSize: 15x7 WheelOffSet: nissan factory TireSize: 33x12.50 BodyLift: none SuspensionLift: Superlift, no lift in rear lifted in front to level truck out, approx 2" TiresRubbing: yes RingPinionGear: 4.375 RingPinionGearOther: Username: Brad Miller UserEmail: NissanD4x4@aol.com TiresRubbingWhere: Tires rub frame behind tires only on very sharp turns, doesn't hit fenders, just rub frame slightly PreventTireRubbingModifications: I am going to order black steel rockcrawler wheels with less backspacing to push tires out OtherComments: Performance not bad at all, I was worried that 33s would cut down on power too much, but I was really surprised. I wish I would have put 33s on my truck a lot earlier. I got some half used BFG mud terrains to try them and see how truck ran with 33s before I bought brand new tires. I am going to run these tires a while and buy 33x12.50 swampers when these wear out. |
HARDBODY 32" |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Hardbody VehicleTypeOther: VehicleYear: 88 VehicleModel: Standard VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: V6 3.0 VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: Nissan SE alloy 7x15 WheelSize: 7x15JJ WheelOffSet: Factory TireSize: 32x11.50 r15 BodyLift: None SuspensionLift: Superlift TiresRubbing: Yes RingPinionGear: 5.143 RingPinionGearOther: Username: Brett - http://kirk.centralva.net/~bmag UserEmail: bmag@centralva.net TiresRubbingWhere: Front Fenders (slightly) Rear frame (slightly) PreventTireRubbingModifications: Trimmed front inside corner of front fenders. Lowered bump stop for rear suspension 1-inch. Will hopefully be able to remove this once I go to 8.5x15 wheels OtherComments: Performance was OK everywhere until I tried to go rock crawling. At that point, I realized I needed lower gears. Performance hurt up hills and worse compared to Nissan's without tire change. Overall, OK as long as I stayed in VA when 4'wheeling. |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Hardbody VehicleTypeOther: VehicleYear: 92 VehicleModel: Other VehicleModelOther: 4X4 VehicleEngine: 4cyl VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: CenterLine HT-II WheelSize: 15x10 WheelOffSet: too much TireSize: 32x11.50 BodyLift: 3" SuspensionLift: 2" TiresRubbing: Yes RingPinionGear: Stock/unchanged RingPinionGearOther: Username: Vann Betzel UserEmail: vann181@hotmail.com TiresRubbingWhere: The front tires rub when the wheels are cranked and the axle is at med to heavy articulation. They rub on the rear of the fender (right by the door). PreventTireRubbingModifications: 15x8.5 CenterLine Type 33's on order :) The less aggressive offset will allow the tires to fit properly. OtherComments: The power drain from the larger tires is noticable since I left the ring and pinion gears stock. Definately a bummer. I'm thinking about putting ARB's front and rear and if I do, then new ring and pinions are going in at the same time. Otherwise, I'm hoping that a few good performance mods (K&N filter, Tornado, dual exit cat-back exhaust, and Jacob's Omni Team Ignition System are all in the works) will put me back into - or near - my stock power band. |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Hardbody VehicleTypeOther: VehicleYear: 86.5 - 87 VehicleModel: SE VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: 4cyl VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: American Racing directional saw blades WheelSize: 15x8 WheelOffSet: TireSize: 32x11.5 BodyLift: SuspensionLift: superlift 1.5-3" TiresRubbing: yes RingPinionGear: 4.625 RingPinionGearOther: Username: UserEmail: TiresRubbingWhere: flares PreventTireRubbingModifications: trimmed about 1/8th of an inch OtherComments: want 4.88s |
HARDBODY 31" and smaller |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Hardbody VehicleTypeOther: Regular Cab VehicleYear: 93 VehicleModel: 4x4 VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: 4cyl VehicleEngineOther: 5 Speed WheelType: Nissan WheelSize: 15x7 AR 767 (Black Rockcrawlers) WheelOffSet: 3.75" TireSize: 31x10.5 Yokohama Geolandar M/T's BodyLift: None SuspensionLift: Factory TiresRubbing: No RingPinionGear: Stock/unchanged RingPinionGearOther: Username: Vic UserEmail: vicman@mindless.com TiresRubbingWhere: Not rubbing anywhere.. PreventTireRubbingModifications: N/A OtherComments: Location: Wasilla, Alaska I've attached some pics, I love the way it looks! I had 225/75/15's Kirkland AT's before, offroad this thing is 100% better, I couldn't steer at all once I got into mud before, now it goes wherever I point it! |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Hardbody VehicleTypeOther: VehicleYear: 86.5 - 87 VehicleModel: XE VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: 4cyl VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: Superstar I, sold at canadian tire, the white ones WheelSize: 15x7 WheelOffSet: i don't know, nissan factory i think TireSize: 31x10.5 BodyLift: none SuspensionLift: an extra leaf in the back, raise the front on the torsion bars, about 1" TiresRubbing: no RingPinionGear: Stock/unchanged RingPinionGearOther: Username: Sebastien Gravel UserEmail: Sebgr@globetrotter.qc.ca TiresRubbingWhere: PreventTireRubbingModifications: OtherComments: I don't really see the difference, only a little, i think |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Hardbody VehicleTypeOther: VehicleYear: 95 VehicleModel: XE VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: 4cyl VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: Nissan WheelSize: factory 15's for 4x4 WheelOffSet: nissan factory TireSize: 31x10.5 BodyLift: none SuspensionLift: factory TiresRubbing: yes RingPinionGear: Stock/unchanged RingPinionGearOther: Username: Eric Sowers UserEmail: erocs125@hotmail.com TiresRubbingWhere: light rub at lock turning either direction rub seems to be at rear of wheel against frame if i remember correctly PreventTireRubbingModifications: no mod, not a serious problem OtherComments: happy with 31's, but would like to go to 32's or 33's |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Hardbody VehicleTypeOther: VehicleYear: 91 VehicleModel: Standard VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: 4cyl VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: American Racing 787 WheelSize: 15x8 WheelOffSet: ? TireSize: 31x10.50 BodyLift: none SuspensionLift: none TiresRubbing: yes RingPinionGear: 4.111 RingPinionGearOther: Username: Jamie Adams UserEmail: jadams40@hotmail.com TiresRubbingWhere: plastic guard under the front bumper PreventTireRubbingModifications: utility knife - 5 minutes OtherComments: >From 235/75/15, it doesn't really seem that different. My truck has always sucked on hills. Still does. |
********************************************************************* NOTE: 2WD VehicleType: Hardbody VehicleTypeOther: VehicleYear: 95 VehicleModel: XE VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: V6 3.0 VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: American Racing 136 WheelSize: 16x7 WheelOffSet: 4.5" TireSize: 235/60R16 BodyLift: none SuspensionLift: none TiresRubbing: no RingPinionGear: RingPinionGearOther: Username: UserEmail: TiresRubbingWhere: PreventTireRubbingModifications: OtherComments: Yes, it's still close to stock gearing overall (this is a 4x2) |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Hardbody VehicleTypeOther: VehicleYear: 95 VehicleModel: XE VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: V6 3.0 VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: slotted chrome steel not sure of brand WheelSize: 15x8 WheelOffSet: not sure but looks centered TireSize: 31x10.5 BodyLift: 3" SuspensionLift: none yet TiresRubbing: yes RingPinionGear: Stock/unchanged RingPinionGearOther: Username: UserEmail: TiresRubbingWhere: on those damn nerf bars. PreventTireRubbingModifications: move them back about an inch where they belong OtherComments: |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Hardbody VehicleTypeOther: VehicleYear: 95 VehicleModel: XE VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: V6 3.0 VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: Factory Chrome WheelSize: 15x6 WheelOffSet: Nissan Factory TireSize: 31x10.50 BodyLift: None SuspensionLift: Superlift 3" TiresRubbing: No RingPinionGear: Stock/unchanged RingPinionGearOther: Username: UserEmail: TiresRubbingWhere: PreventTireRubbingModifications: OtherComments: |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Hardbody VehicleTypeOther: VehicleYear: 86.5 - 87 VehicleModel: SE VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: V6 3.0 VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: Nissan SE Alloy Wheels WheelSize: 15x7? WheelOffSet: TireSize: 31x10.5 BodyLift: workin on 2" now SuspensionLift: none TiresRubbing: no RingPinionGear: Stock/unchanged RingPinionGearOther: Username: David Shourd UserEmail: shourd@earthlink.net TiresRubbingWhere: PreventTireRubbingModifications: OtherComments: if you have any old instructions for body lifts if I could get a copy or a scan for them? I bought a body lift and it didn't have the instructions..dope! |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Hardbody VehicleTypeOther: 2 sets of auxilliary lights (KC 100 watt, Ralley 100 watt--stock alternator) VehicleYear: 93 VehicleModel: Standard VehicleModelOther: H233B rear axle, 4-cyl front axle. Blauplunk stereo/cassette, JBL speakers VehicleEngine: 4cyl VehicleEngineOther: Pacesetter ceramic metallic coating coating, Flowmaster muffler-custom dual frame over installation WheelType: Rockcrawler Black Powder WheelSize: 15x8 WheelOffSet: standard TireSize: 30x11.50/15 Super Swamper SX -currently at 31x13.5 SX BodyLift: 2" SuspensionLift: None TiresRubbing: No RingPinionGear: Stock/unchanged RingPinionGearOther: Username: Isaac UserEmail: fourx4nistrk@yahoo.com TiresRubbingWhere: PreventTireRubbingModifications: None needed. Trimmed fenders anyway, by the front bumper. encountered major body damage when rock crawling, so I cut it outta the way! Improved my angled approach angle too! OtherComments: Yes, since I've added a Pacesetter header, K&N air filter, and Dual exhaust w/Flowmaster muffler Emailed the following updates: Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2000 09:11:47 -0700 (PDT) From: Offroad Wonder <fourx4nistrk@yahoo.com> Subject: RE:Nissan4x4: Rancho lift - Trailmaster lift Can u update my tire size on your tire size chart? I'm the one that had the 30x11.5 Swamper SX on 15x8 rims. Now I have 31x13.5 SX on the same 15x8 rims. I did have to trim some plastic from behind the front wheel wells, but other than that, everything else is unchanged. How muchis that solid axle swap costing you? Are you having coils, coil-over, or leafs put under the front? I'll be swapping my D44 over in a couple years (after it's built, and I have the $!) Isaac 93 D21 4x4 many mods, many more to go! ---------- From: "Offroad Wonder" <fourx4nistrk@yahoo.com> To: <bmag@centralva.net> Sent: Saturday, September 09, 2000 2:06 PM Subject: Vehicle Update > I now have a Rough Country 1.5" add-a-leaf for the > rear. (Now totalling 3.5" of overall lift, for my > 31x13.5 Swamper SX.) > > Isaac > 93 D21 4x4 many mods, many more to go! |
PATHFINDER 34" and larger! |
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PATHFINDER 33" |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Pathfinder |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Pathfinder VehicleTypeOther: VehicleYear: 90 VehicleModel: SE VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: V6 3.0 VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: after market alloy not sure who made them they came off a full size blazer WheelSize: 15x7 WheelOffSet: unknown TireSize: 33x12.50x15 BodyLift: 3" SuspensionLift: none TiresRubbing: yes RingPinionGear: Stock/unchanged RingPinionGearOther: Username: Jared UserEmail: max4148636@aol.com TiresRubbingWhere: mud flapps and factory fender flares PreventTireRubbingModifications: remove mud flaps and trim flares OtherComments: over all the performance is fine i did notice a substancial change from the 31x10.50s that were there to start with. new gears are in the future |
PATHFINDER 32" |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Pathfinder VehicleTypeOther: VehicleYear: 91 VehicleModel: SE VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: V6 3.0 VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: nissan se WheelSize: 15x7 WheelOffSet: 4 TireSize: 32x11.50 BodyLift: none SuspensionLift: trailmaster 4 TiresRubbing: n RingPinionGear: 3.900 RingPinionGearOther: Username: chris brown UserEmail: cbgator3162aol.com TiresRubbingWhere: PreventTireRubbingModifications: OtherComments: yeah |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Pathfinder VehicleTypeOther: VehicleYear: 86.5 - 87 VehicleModel: SE VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: V6 3.0 VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: Nissan SE Wheels WheelSize: 15x7 WheelOffSet: Nissan factory TireSize: 32x11.5x15 BodyLift: Note SuspensionLift: Rancho 2 1/2" TiresRubbing: Yes RingPinionGear: Stock/unchanged RingPinionGearOther: Username: Quy Q. Ho UserEmail: qh2@yahoo.com TiresRubbingWhere: Rear ruber fenders and some rubbing occurs in extreme condition while offroading. PreventTireRubbingModifications: Trim ruber fenders a little. OtherComments: Yes. |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Pathfinder VehicleTypeOther: VehicleYear: 90 VehicleModel: SE VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: V6 3.0 VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: Mickey Thompson Classic WheelSize: 17x8 WheelOffSet: 4" TireSize: 265/70R17 BodyLift: None SuspensionLift: rancho TiresRubbing: Yes RingPinionGear: Stock/unchanged RingPinionGearOther: Username: Eli Darland UserEmail: home.earthlink.net/~elid TiresRubbingWhere: Front: Rear of inner fenders Rear: Inside lip of body around tire opening. PreventTireRubbingModifications: Ball joint spacers might work OtherComments: |
PATHFINDER 31" and smaller |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Pathfinder |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Pathfinder |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Pathfinder VehicleTypeOther: VehicleYear: 91 VehicleModel: SE VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: V6 3.0 VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: Nissan SE wheels WheelSize: 15 X 7 WheelOffSet: Stock TireSize: 31X10.5 BodyLift: None SuspensionLift: None TiresRubbing: No RingPinionGear: Stock/unchanged RingPinionGearOther: Username: UserEmail: TiresRubbingWhere: PreventTireRubbingModifications: OtherComments: |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Pathfinder VehicleTypeOther: VehicleYear: 90 VehicleModel: XE VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: V6 3.0 VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: Plain old steel WheelSize: 15x6 WheelOffSet: factory TireSize: 235/75 BodyLift: SuspensionLift: None TiresRubbing: No RingPinionGear: Stock/unchanged RingPinionGearOther: Username: UserEmail: TiresRubbingWhere: PreventTireRubbingModifications: OtherComments: |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Pathfinder VehicleTypeOther: VehicleYear: 93 VehicleModel: SE VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: V6 3.0 VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: American Racing 57 WheelSize: 15x8 WheelOffSet: dunno, more out than factory TireSize: 31x10.5 BodyLift: none SuspensionLift: none TiresRubbing: No RingPinionGear: Stock/unchanged RingPinionGearOther: Username: UserEmail: TiresRubbingWhere: PreventTireRubbingModifications: OtherComments: |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Pathfinder VehicleTypeOther: VehicleYear: 93 VehicleModel: XE VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: V6 3.0 VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: Nissan XE wheels WheelSize: not sure WheelOffSet: Nissan factory TireSize: 235/75 BodyLift: None SuspensionLift: None TiresRubbing: No RingPinionGear: Stock/unchanged RingPinionGearOther: Username: UserEmail: TiresRubbingWhere: PreventTireRubbingModifications: OtherComments: |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Pathfinder VehicleTypeOther: VehicleYear: 88 VehicleModel: SE VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: V6 3.0 VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: Nissan SE wheels WheelSize: 15x7 WheelOffSet: Nissan factory TireSize: 31x10.50 BodyLift: None SuspensionLift: Sway away 1.5" torsion lift in front, Rancho 1.5" coils in rear TiresRubbing: yes RingPinionGear: Stock/unchanged RingPinionGearOther: Username: UserEmail: TiresRubbingWhere: Full suspension compression brings wheel in contact with top of wheelwell. This is VERY MILD, but has buffed the heck out of a patch in the wheel well. PreventTireRubbingModifications: None OtherComments: |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Pathfinder VehicleTypeOther: VehicleYear: 99 VehicleModel: SE VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: V6 3.3 VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: Nissan SE wheels WheelSize: 15x7 WheelOffSet: nissan factory TireSize: 30x9.5 BodyLift: none SuspensionLift: none TiresRubbing: no RingPinionGear: Stock/unchanged RingPinionGearOther: Username: UserEmail: TiresRubbingWhere: PreventTireRubbingModifications: OtherComments: Stock tires were 275/75R15, changed to 30x9.5R15. 275/75R15 = 30x10.5R15, so new tires are 1" narrower, but mud tire tread in. |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Pathfinder VehicleTypeOther: VehicleYear: 96 VehicleModel: LE VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: V6 3.3 VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: Nissan LE wheels WheelSize: 15x6.5 WheelOffSet: Nissan factory TireSize: 30x9.50 BodyLift: None SuspensionLift: None TiresRubbing: No RingPinionGear: Stock/unchanged RingPinionGearOther: Username: UserEmail: TiresRubbingWhere: PreventTireRubbingModifications: OtherComments: Performance is still fine with larger-than-stock tires. |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Pathfinder VehicleTypeOther: VehicleYear: 95 VehicleModel: SE VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: V6 3.0 VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: Nissan SE wheels WheelSize: WheelOffSet: Nissan factory TireSize: 31x10.50 BodyLift: None SuspensionLift: None TiresRubbing: No RingPinionGear: Stock/unchanged RingPinionGearOther: Username: UserEmail: arno@enteract.com TiresRubbingWhere: Occassional rub from passenger side rear tire. PreventTireRubbingModifications: None OtherComments: Thorley headers and JWT POP charger installed. Current tires are BFG All-Terrain TA KO's in stock size. |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Pathfinder VehicleTypeOther: VehicleYear: 93 VehicleModel: XE VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: V6 3.0 VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: Nissan SE WheelSize: 15x7 WheelOffSet: Nissan factory TireSize: 31x10.50 BodyLift: None SuspensionLift: None TiresRubbing: Yes RingPinionGear: Stock/unchanged RingPinionGearOther: Username: UserEmail: TiresRubbingWhere: Inside front fender well PreventTireRubbingModifications: Trimmed plastic well material OtherComments: |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Pathfinder VehicleTypeOther: VehicleYear: 95 VehicleModel: Other VehicleModelOther: SE with off-road package VehicleEngine: V6 3.0 VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: Nissan SE wheels WheelSize: 15x7 WheelOffSet: Nissan factory TireSize: 31x10.5 BodyLift: none SuspensionLift: none TiresRubbing: no RingPinionGear: Stock/unchanged RingPinionGearOther: Username: UserEmail: TiresRubbingWhere: PreventTireRubbingModifications: OtherComments: |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Pathfinder VehicleTypeOther: VehicleYear: 97 VehicleModel: LE VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: V6 3.3 VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: Panther 5-spoke aluminum WheelSize: 15x8 WheelOffSet: 4" backspacing (0 offset) TireSize: 31x10.5R15 BodyLift: None SuspensionLift: 2" TiresRubbing: Yes RingPinionGear: Stock/unchanged RingPinionGearOther: Username: Dean Thayer UserEmail: dean@thayer.net TiresRubbingWhere: front tires rubbed front and rear plastic fenderwells during turns PreventTireRubbingModifications: Trimmed the front plastic fender protector and the plastic mount for the factory mud flap. OtherComments: Larger tires reduced my performance, I am planning to change R&P gears but I'm not sure if 4.88 gears will fit in the '96+ diff cases. |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Pathfinder VehicleTypeOther: VehicleYear: 86.5 - 87 VehicleModel: XE VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: V6 3.0 VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: Nissan XE wheels/Nissan SE wheels that I can switch out WheelSize: 15x6/15x7 WheelOffSet: Nissan Factory TireSize: 235/75 / 31x10.50 BodyLift: none SuspensionLift: none TiresRubbing: no RingPinionGear: 4.375 RingPinionGearOther: Username: Kyle Smith (Pathfdr87) UserEmail: Pathfdr87@nissanoffroad.com TiresRubbingWhere: PreventTireRubbingModifications: OtherComments: |
XTERRA |
********************************************************************* 32" Update: Todd emailed this response in August: ----- Original Message ----- From: "Todd B Frank" <tbfrank@cptclabs.com> To: <bmag@centralva.net> Sent: Friday, August 11, 2000 10:06 AM Subject: Xterra tire sizes > 31x10.5's fit with only a small snip of a piece of plastic behind > the front tires(first picture). 32x11.5's fit with more trimming(see > pictures) and about 6 turns on the torsion bars(tutorial on MAXC.org for > Xterra owners). > > --Todd <<fendertrim.jpg>> <<MyXfrontcut.jpg>> <<MyXrearcut.jpg>> Update: Isaac emailed this response in Sept: Note: Pathfinder wheels are the 7x15 alloy wheels found on SE models; I run these on my Hardbody. ~Brett ----- Original Message ----- From: "Offroad Wonder" <fourx4nistrk@yahoo.com> To: <bmag@centralva.net> Sent: Saturday, September 09, 2000 2:17 PM Subject: X-Terra tire size > Whoops! Sorry bout that blank message. Hit the wrong > button! Anyway, a friend of mine (on the Nissan > Off-Road.com page--feature Nissan Truck)is Running > 32x11.5 Super Swamper SSR tires on Nissan Pathfinder > rims. He does get some rubbing at full flex. His > torsion bars are cranked, and that's about it. Sure u > already knew this, but thought I'd send this anyway. I > know there are X owners that are wondering what hey > can fit, but aren't willing to experiment due to the > cost of such a feat. Later man. > > Isaac > 93 D21 4x4 many mods, many more to go! > |
XTERRA 31" |
********************************************************************* Update: Todd emailed this response in August: ----- Original Message ----- From: "Todd B Frank" <tbfrank@cptclabs.com> To: <bmag@centralva.net> Sent: Friday, August 11, 2000 10:06 AM Subject: Xterra tire sizes > 31x10.5's fit with only a small snip of a piece of plastic behind > the front tires(first picture). 32x11.5's fit with more trimming(see > pictures) and about 6 turns on the torsion bars(tutorial on MAXC.org for > Xterra owners). > > --Todd <<fendertrim.jpg>> <<MyXfrontcut.jpg>> <<MyXrearcut.jpg>> > |
FRONTIER 32" |
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FRONTIER 31" and smaller |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Frontier VehicleTypeOther: VehicleYear: 2000 VehicleModel: SE VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: V6 3.3 VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: Nissan SE alloy wheels off SE '94 hardbody WheelSize: 15 x 7 WheelOffSet: nissan factory TireSize: 31 x 10.5 BodyLift: none SuspensionLift: none TiresRubbing: yes RingPinionGear: Stock/unchanged RingPinionGearOther: Username: UserEmail: TiresRubbingWhere: only on front inner corner of mud guard when tire is fully turned. PreventTireRubbingModifications: Trim the little ridge sticking out of the mudguard, just trim this a little on the inside corner OtherComments: nissan said 15" wheels won't work on the '00 Frontier SE, but they fit fine with plenty of clearance for brakes |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Frontier VehicleTypeOther: VehicleYear: 2000 VehicleModel: XE VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: V6 3.3 VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: xe WheelSize: 15x8 factory WheelOffSet: factory TireSize: 31X10.5 BodyLift: none SuspensionLift: none TiresRubbing: y RingPinionGear: 4.625 RingPinionGearOther: Username: kelly wasmund UserEmail: kwasmund@resgen.com TiresRubbingWhere: factory mudflap PreventTireRubbingModifications: removed lower portion of factory flaps OtherComments: |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Frontier VehicleTypeOther: VehicleYear: 91 VehicleModel: SE VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: V6 3.0 VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: Chrome wheels/bumbers(fenders/mirrors etc) WheelSize: 15*7 WheelOffSet: Nissan Factory TireSize: 235/75 BodyLift: None SuspensionLift: None TiresRubbing: No RingPinionGear: Other RingPinionGearOther: Standard 2x4 Username: Matthew Millichap UserEmail: milli@claramail.com TiresRubbingWhere: PreventTireRubbingModifications: OtherComments: THIS FRONTIER IS IN THE UK! |
720 TRUCK |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Other VehicleTypeOther: 720 kingcab VehicleYear: 82 VehicleModel: Standard VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: 4cyl VehicleEngineOther: 2.2 gas WheelType: white spokes from discount tire WheelSize: 15 x 8 WheelOffSet: ? TireSize: 30 x 9 BodyLift: none SuspensionLift: 3" from auto customizers TiresRubbing: yes RingPinionGear: Stock/unchanged RingPinionGearOther: Username: UserEmail: TiresRubbingWhere: in the fender douring very sharp turning. PreventTireRubbingModifications: trimed a very small bit of plastic and metal. new torsion bars helped a bunch OtherComments: no probs |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Other VehicleTypeOther: 1985 720 X-Cab 4WD VehicleYear: 86.5 - 87 VehicleModel: Other VehicleModelOther: VehicleEngine: 4cyl VehicleEngineOther: WheelType: No name aluminums WheelSize: 15x7 WheelOffSet: I guess Nissan Fac. I dont really know. TireSize: 235/75/15 BodyLift: none SuspensionLift: none TiresRubbing: yes RingPinionGear: Stock/unchanged RingPinionGearOther: Username: UserEmail: TiresRubbingWhere: In the back of the front wheel well it was rubbing some plastic, which I was able to trim, and has made a nice shiny spot on the metal inside the wheel well where it rubs a little bit. PreventTireRubbingModifications: Oops...its above here. OtherComments: After I went to 235s form 215s (stock) I got a new exhaust system that offset the loss of power. |
PATROL |
********************************************************************* VehicleType: Other VehicleTypeOther: Patrol VehicleYear: 2000 VehicleModel: Other VehicleModelOther: ST4500 VehicleEngine: Other VehicleEngineOther: 4.5 litre in line 6 WheelType: Sunrasia WheelSize: 16 x 8 WheelOffSet: Nissan Factory TireSize: 285/75 BodyLift: None SuspensionLift: None TiresRubbing: no RingPinionGear: Stock/unchanged RingPinionGearOther: Username: Peter Collie (Melbourne Australia) UserEmail: pcollie@bigpond.net.au TiresRubbingWhere: PreventTireRubbingModifications: OtherComments: Speedo is out a little, but sapart from that, they sre fine |