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mogo26

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Tire questions
« on: October 18, 2012, 01:03:03 AM »
Hey guys, im a noobie x owner. Whats the max size tire i can put on without a body lift? curious to know, if anyone can answer.  Thanks.

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Re: Tire questions
« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2012, 05:14:10 AM »
Are you talking about any lift at all?   Most people around here do the 2 1/2 inch suspension lift (Spacers in the front and shakles in the back) and with the "melt mod" you can get 33" (285 75x16) tires in there.
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Re: Tire questions
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2012, 06:16:56 AM »
Depends what year xterra you own, 1st gens 00-04 can fit a 32" tire, 2nd gen can fit 33", sometimes you need to do the melt mod to move some plastic to avoid minor rubbing
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Re: Tire questions
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2012, 08:33:09 AM »
265's are the safest. (no fender rub etc.)

Some will stuff 285's, but I know you will at least have front fender (lower rear fender) rub for sure.

As Terry mentioned, a 2" spacer/shackle lift will give you good clearance with minimal side effects.

Hey guys, im a noobie x owner. Whats the max size tire i can put on without a body lift? curious to know, if anyone can answer.  Thanks.

What year Xterra did you buy?

Post up a build thread in our Display Case so we can see what ya' got!  :)
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Re: Tire questions
« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2012, 07:06:02 AM »
If you have a 2000 to 2004 Frontier or Xterra, you can fit 31x10.5x15 offroad tire.  These are much chunkier than regular tires.  To keep it from rubbing, which is not a big deal, you would need a poor mans lift (PML).  This includes longer shackles ($55) and cranking up the factory front torsion bars.  Later, you can upgrade those to Sway A Way (SAW) bars.
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Re: Tire questions
« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2012, 08:00:58 AM »
If you have a 2000 to 2004 Frontier or Xterra, you can fit 31x10.5x15 offroad tire.  These are much chunkier than regular tires.  To keep it from rubbing, which is not a big deal, you would need a poor mans lift (PML).  This includes longer shackles ($55) and cranking up the factory front torsion bars.  Later, you can upgrade those to Sway A Way (SAW) bars.

Their profile says a 2011 S model.
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Re: Tire questions
« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2012, 12:14:19 PM »
C'mon John.  I'm on a cell phone mobile version.  I don't see that.
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Re: Tire questions
« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2012, 12:22:46 PM »
C'mon John.  I'm on a cell phone mobile version.  I don't see that.

Sorry, sorry.  Just clearing things up.  :)
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Re: Tire questions
« Reply #8 on: October 19, 2012, 01:12:55 PM »
Sorry, sorry.  Just clearing things up.  :)

Sounds like a job for "Tapatalk"  :o

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Re: Tire questions
« Reply #9 on: October 19, 2012, 09:44:38 PM »
I am kinda undecided on the 285 vs 265 as well.  265 will definitely fit without any mod.  It is, in general, cheaper and easier on the MPG.  But, the 285 sure looks good on the X.
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Re: Tire questions
« Reply #10 on: October 20, 2012, 12:13:35 AM »
I am kinda undecided on the 285 vs 265 as well.  265 will definitely fit without any mod.  It is, in general, cheaper and easier on the MPG.  But, the 285 sure looks good on the X.

i agree haha.


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Re: Tire questions
« Reply #11 on: October 20, 2012, 12:16:16 AM »
265's are the safest. (no fender rub etc.)

Some will stuff 285's, but I know you will at least have front fender (lower rear fender) rub for sure.

As Terry mentioned, a 2" spacer/shackle lift will give you good clearance with minimal side effects.

What year Xterra did you buy?

Post up a build thread in our Display Case so we can see what ya' got!  :)


Thanks for all the replies. ill post a thread soon to introduce myself soon.  :D

 


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