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Old 06-04-2010, 12:09 AM
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I have 31x1050s on stock 15 inch wheels. Have put as 2 inch spring spacer lift and 1.5 inch wheel spacers on it and would like some adviceon the biggest tire/wheel combo I can go with.
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Originally Posted by jenniferhicks
I have 31x1050s on stock 15 inch wheels. Have put as 2 inch spring spacer lift and 1.5 inch wheel spacers on it and would like some adviceon the biggest tire/wheel combo I can go with.
Hi Jennifer,

You have a Pathfinder.

With the 2” lift-kit you installed, you can safely go with tires that have an overall diameter of 33”.

35” tires might be a little tall (you will rub at full compression on your aftermarket springs).

You also installed spacers, but this only moves your tires more outboard and won’t be a factor in the overall diameter. If you installed fender flares, you can go wider than the 31x10.5” wide tires you now have. A typical tire width for 33” tires is 12”. Of course this width works best if you have adequate fender flares to keep the tires inside so they don’t throw debris against the side of your vehicle when running off-road.

If your Pathfinder has AT and you go with tires that are 33” tall, you will need new gearing in your differential to support the taller tire. The stock gearing with an AT won’t work right. It will constantly be “hunting” for the correct gear, and you will experience continual and unwanted gear selection from the AT.

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Edit: You might want to consider 32x11/15" tires. That compromise will fit and might allow larger tires without requiring new gearing. It won't be "perfect," but it's worth testing. Ask your tire guy if you can "test mount" this size. It's expensive to buy tires and not have them work properly.

Last edited by Spike100; 06-04-2010 at 04:32 PM. Reason: To mention 32x11/15" tires as an alternative
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