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volvite, Have a resent photo? I'm thinking of doing the same, downsizing to a 17"volvite wrote:What size did you end up going with?
Reason I ask, you have the same pathfinder I do. I ended up selling my 18 LE rims and picked up a set of 17 Frontier rims to put on some 265/70/17 duratracs. It's a 31.6 as I didn't want to go 32s with the 18 LE rim and have the possibility of rubbing. Duratracs didn't come any smaller for an 18 inch wheel. It's the wife's daily driver and I didn't need to hear any complaining from her.
I went with the SL (standard load) 275/65/18. I had alittle rubbing issue right when installed but once properly aligned all rubbing went away... However, I noticed tonight when in REVERSE after about 20mph the front rubs slightly when turning.volvite wrote:What size did you end up going with?
Reason I ask, you have the same pathfinder I do. I ended up selling my 18 LE rims and picked up a set of 17 Frontier rims to put on some 265/70/17 duratracs. It's a 31.6 as I didn't want to go 32s with the 18 LE rim and have the possibility of rubbing. Duratracs didn't come any smaller for an 18 inch wheel. It's the wife's daily driver and I didn't need to hear any complaining from her.
BigEZ, wanna sell your set of 18's if you downsize? I wouldn't mind having a spare set?BigEz wrote:volvite, Have a resent photo? I'm thinking of doing the same, downsizing to a 17"volvite wrote:What size did you end up going with?
Reason I ask, you have the same pathfinder I do. I ended up selling my 18 LE rims and picked up a set of 17 Frontier rims to put on some 265/70/17 duratracs. It's a 31.6 as I didn't want to go 32s with the 18 LE rim and have the possibility of rubbing. Duratracs didn't come any smaller for an 18 inch wheel. It's the wife's daily driver and I didn't need to hear any complaining from her.
Yes, I was just thinking the same thing... Selling them, that is. Let me get my new rear lower links, bushings and shocks installed next week and do a little research on what I will replace them with. I would like find some after market 17" rims that will allow a little wider tire without sticking out too much or needing spacers. This damn lug pattern limits our selection.Path-Less wrote: BigEZ, wanna sell your set of 18's if you downsize? I wouldn't mind having a spare set?
Not to get off topic in this thread but.... I love your ride. Are you still using the Rage Roof rack? How's it affect your fuel economy on the highway?
Here are the pictures I have of the tire set up. They are not new as I have 50K miles on these duratracs and am need to replace them prior to winter.BigEz wrote:volvite, Have a resent photo? I'm thinking of doing the same, downsizing to a 17"volvite wrote:What size did you end up going with?
Reason I ask, you have the same pathfinder I do. I ended up selling my 18 LE rims and picked up a set of 17 Frontier rims to put on some 265/70/17 duratracs. It's a 31.6 as I didn't want to go 32s with the 18 LE rim and have the possibility of rubbing. Duratracs didn't come any smaller for an 18 inch wheel. It's the wife's daily driver and I didn't need to hear any complaining from her.
I too am looking at the All terrains as replacements for my duratracs. They used to be the Silent Armors but those are no longer made. Since the wife does most of the driving and the All terrains/silent armors are great ATs as well it will really depend on the deal that I can find. I had the silent armors on my Grand Cherokee before and they performed well in all conditions. They would probably weigh less and might help me get some better MPGs. Not that I bought the pathfinder for MPGs but any bit extra I'll take.BigEz wrote:Thanks, looks great. I was at the Goodyear store yesterday... Looked at the Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar. Less of an aggressive pattern. Not as beefy looking or as wide as the Duratracs, but still only 43lbs per tire and since by mileage is about 85% high speed highway, might elect for comfort over off-road grip. I see no snow in Texas, and my daily off-round is mainly hard pack & dirt roads. In a year of heavy use, I've never had to use more than 4x4 auto. I think this Pathy would climb a tree if I helped it over the first limb.
Thanks for this snap & info!
Thanks, I will take a look at them tonight. Spent the last 2 days on rear suspension, new lower links, bushings, shocks, a misaligned & unseated right rear spring (spacer installed wrong at 4x4 big box store), brakes and full alignment. So I'm about to pull the trigger on tires.Path-Less wrote:Volvite, those tires look nice and beefy on the 17's. A little more rubber for the cushion of the butt is always nice.
Bigez, if you are looking for something semi rugged and good on gas I would highly recommend the BFG rugged terrains. Not to be confused with the rugged trails. They are suppose to be the lowest or near the lowest with rolling resistance and lightweight. I was getting around 17-18mpg city and 20-21 highway with them.