Jan 30, 2017 · You don't need 33" tires for a street driven Xterra that only occasionally sees dirt roads or mild trails (i.e., 285/75R16). IMO, the optimum tire for your particular application would be an LT265/75R16 "C" load rated AT tire.

Nov 15, 2011 · I had been reading all the wheel posts I could find on how big a tire I could get on a stock xterra as I'm contemplating putting new trires, or maybe new wheels and tires. I guess I was mistaken to think that as long as I clear the magic 33" I'm safe.

I run 265/75/R16 in those tires (31.6"). The 285s are over an inch larger (32.8") and will likely rub being closer to 33" vs closer to 32". 32" is the limit without a body lift unless you want to dick around with trimming and wheel spacers.

Feb 11, 2012 · 265/75/16 was a stock size for your year xterra, and 285/75/16 is just a bit bigger than stock. The BFG AT ko is always a good choice. The GY Duratrac is another popular choice.

Sep 3, 2015 · I have a stock, 2012 pro-4x xterra and am about ready to replace the OEM bfg's. I'm debating going to the 285/75/r16 and if people feel the little bit of increase in size over the stock 265/75/r16 is really worth it?

Nov 24, 2007 · Just curious if 265/75/16 tires will fit a stock nissan xterra without rubbing. I can do some trimming if needed but would rather not. Also I have been looking at a Rancho 2.5" suspension lift for the future. The kit has coils for the IFS and add a leaf for the rear.

Feb 13, 2013 · Yes*, your second generation Xterra 2006-2013 will fit 33 in. tires, otherwise known as 285 75 16r. *with a melt mod (link to come) you do NOT always have to melt anything. 285/75R16 KM2's don't need the melt, as they have less than 1mm of contact, and that will "solve itself" within a day or two.

Jan 23, 2016 · If I have been limited while on-trail, it has been due to the size of the Frontier compared to an Xterra, and/or other vehicle mods (more lift, gearing, front/rear lockers, ...). I believe that 255/85r16s are less likely to have fender/rubbing issues since they are more narrow.

Jul 14, 2021 · What is the most “aesthetic” tire size for a stock X? 265/70/r16 vs 265/75/r16? Also how much is MPG affected. I recently got new all-terrain tires on my stock 2012 X model XTerra. I went from having 265/70/r16 tires to getting new 265/75/r16 tires. …

Apr 12, 2009 · Hi, I have to replace my tires, and was wondering what it would look like with 285/75/16 instead of the stock 265, without lifting. My fear is that the tire will overfill the wheel well, and not look good. Anyone got any photos they'd be willing to share? I plan on ordering BF Mud KM2. i have moved this to the correct section...