FrontySpot - A Nissan Frontier Forum

What do you think about these tires http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp ... 75QR7MTAKM on 7089 Wheels? Haha. I have 285/70/17s on my ProComps right now.
I'm worried about the Width...it might be too skinny? But members have added 255/85/16s on there stock wheels...hmm

That is almost 1/4" smaller dia and a little less than 1" narrower than the stock NISMO tire. I like that tread and would have bought it if it was still available in the size I wanted.

Do you not like the 285/70-17 size you are running now?

BT, I would go with the AT's. Do you really need the Mud ones?

Problem is, it gives me horrible gas mileage! I lost at-least 3 mpg...i'm now thinking 4mpg. I did have some trouble getting up a muddy hill with these tires, so im guessing i need thicker and more aggressive tread since theres a lot of mud around here almost all year long. I also have the rubbing issue. I would need to cut two end pieces on the stock bumper to continue running this size. I don't see how half an inch of lift (3" total) would clear the bumper. I could be wrong. I was thinking about the dunlop M/T tires 265/70/17 but their were bad reviews on it. I would like to down size on 265/70/17 BFG M/T but doesn't look like they offer that size. I would be happier to get back up to atleast 20 mpg city/highway lol. I was getting 21mpg average with the stock set up. 17mpg is unacceptable to me! lol 32" Mud Terrain tires is what im looking for. If not i would still like to downsize to 265/70/17, even if it means buying the same exact tire (bfg A/t ko).

This is what the tires look like on aftermarket Wheels

32" is 265/70R17 and 265/75R16. Mud tires don't help the gas mileage at all. Before I took off my long trails, I was getting 20mpg in the city, now that I have the Muds on, I'm getting around 17mpg (plus I did exhaust and intake as well which improved the mileage). This winter I was getting 13 or 14mpg.

The BFG's you posted have no siping in them whatsoever, so I don't know how they'll do in the rain. They'll probably be loud, and not help your MPG much. If your main concern is MPG, I would stick with the KOs and a skinnier size. I know you have 1" more lift than me, but look at the pictures of my truck (2" lift with 265/75R16).

Ok, looks like the 255/75/17 BFG M/T KM will fit around my wheel. The wheel is 17x8 and the tire can wrap up to 17x8.5 if i read it correctly. The Rim Width says 7" but the range is 6.5-8.5 so it's an inch off?

Not only are these tires skinnier, but there lighter and shorter. All of this negative/downsizing effect will definitely gain back mileage.

Compared to my stock radials (265/70/16) the 255/75/17 10 lbs heavier overall. Or 5-7# heavier than the nismo stock wheels. That's the only downside from my view.

I can always get these tires sipped. For the price im paying per tire, im saving tons!


These tires seem to be perfect for me, has anybody experienced this particular tire or know of someone who has? Some reviews say that their easy to puncture.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp ... 7R7MROVOWL

lol so you're thinking about jeep wrangler tire sizes? in theory the skinnier tire whould help you cut through the wind more efficiently than the wider ones you have now. and if i am right the height should no change at all. however the tread pattern is another factor that you should take into account....

edit: look what i found! 255/75/17 bfg mud terrains on a frontier!!!! dontcha just love me?


and here are 265/70/17 highway tires on a frontier isn't it a beautiful truck? honestly i cant tell the difference in the pics?

Thanks carphreak but plans have changed

I am not buying new tires anytime soon.

well that's the way life goes, man. sometimes it just grabs you and takes you for a different ride....

Im upgrading my suspension.

Titan swap?