[KillJoy]

Will these tires fit a stock Xterra? If so, will it require the heat gun mod?

Thank you for your help.

 

[stevet47]

No they wont fit stock. You will need 2.5" lift, remove the mudflaps, and air damn, and do the melt mod to fit them.

 

[RogueClimber]

No they wont fit stock. You will need 2.5" lift, remove the mudflaps, and air damn, and do the melt mod to fit them.

Actually they do fit with no mods as well as the spare fits. Lots of info already on the board about this. Check out syndicate's!

 

[Rastaman]

They do fit, right of the bat.

http://www.thenewx.org/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=2873

http://www.thenewx.org/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=2874

http://www.thenewx.org/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=3374

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[stevet47]

They do fit, right of the bat.

http://www.thenewx.org/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=2873

http://www.thenewx.org/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=2874

http://www.thenewx.org/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=3374

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Ok, those are all threads saying they fit, but did you read them?
Syndicate has a 2.5" lift
Erick has 3" of lift.
And the last thread is me, and I have a 2.5" lift.
So how is that fitting stock?

Actually they do fit with no mods as well as the spare fits. Lots of info already on the board about this. Check out syndicate's!

What does "as well as the spare fits" mean? The spare isnt a 255/85R16, so what does ithe spare fitting have to do with anything? Also, Syndicate has a lift. I'm not sure if he had the tires on before the lift or not, but if he did I can bet he rubbed.


Take it from someone who actually has these tires. Without a lift, they will rub.

 

[KillJoy]

Actually they do fit with no mods as well as the spare fits. Lots of info already on the board about this. Check out syndicate's!

What does "as well as the spare fits" mean? The spare isnt a 255/85R16, so what does ithe spare fitting have to do with anything?

I think he meant it fits where the spare fits. And I too also noticed the threads not giving a definitive answer. I know someone asked Syndicate about his lift but I didnt see a response. I don't know about Eric either.

I am going down to sears to try on some new shoes. I will take some pictures and come back with a definitive yes or no.

Thank you to all that contributed.

 

[stevet47]

I can promise you that sears will not have 255/85R16s in stock.

 

[KillJoy]

Thanks for the heads up. I made the appointment for later this week. They will be bringing them in along with the 265/75r16 All Terrains in case the 255's dont work.

 

[syndicate]

Sorry to respond so late into this thread.

Yes, 255/85/16 will fit a stock Xterra without any rubbing.

The only thing you have to do is remove the mud flaps and heat-treat the inner fender-wells. A 20min max job.

I actually get VERY minor rubbing in the rear now that I have a lift. I have the rear lifted with the AC shackles. This is only under completely maxed out flex though. This is due to keeping the stock leaf springs, which flex very easily. Eric, who has stiffer leaf springs, shouldn't have any rub, whatsoever, anywhere.

 

[juntao]

so what's the closet we can go without any rubbing? I like the look of these, but I don't wanna lose the mudflaps and I don't wanna do the heat-treat thingy either
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[Muzikman]

265/75R16

 

[Erick]

Syndicate is right, I have zero rubbing on my X, granted it's got shackles and AAL on the rear, but there is no rubbing.

 

[woopig_sooie]

265/75R16

FYI-I'm loving my new 265/75 Yokohama MT's!!

 

[magicman]

Sorry to respond so late into this thread.

Yes, 255/85/16 will fit a stock Xterra without any rubbing.

The only thing you have to do is remove the mud flaps and heat-treat the inner fender-wells. A 20min max job.

I actually get VERY minor rubbing in the rear now that I have a lift. I have the rear lifted with the AC shackles. This is only under completely maxed out flex though. This is due to keeping the stock leaf springs, which flex very easily. Eric, who has stiffer leaf springs, shouldn't have any rub, whatsoever, anywhere.

Is there a post for the heat gun mod? I have a stock 07 OR - and am thinking about the 255/85s.. is there rubbing in the rear? it is my daily driver and while i want some nice meaty tires i dont want to go too overboard...

 

[Erick]

Heat Gun Mod:

http://thenewx.org/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=2361

 

[magicman]

thank you - MC - your instructions rock!! :headbang:

 

[pkiddddd]

Stock

I have the BFG 255/85 MT's and my X is 100% stock and I have only had them rub when im completely flexed. Stick with the MT's man they are the best tires you could get for 2nd gen X. They were made for it, they fit like a glove.

 

[stevet47]

Re: Stock

I have the BFG 255/85 MT's and my X is 100% stock and I have only had them rub when im completely flexed. Stick with the MT's man they are the best tires you could get for 2nd gen X. They were made for it, they fit like a glove.

lol, I wouldn't consider rubbing under flex, fitting like a glove, but yes, this size does rock.

 

[KillJoy]

I hope I don't sound too stupid but is it wrong to just let it rub? won't it eventually just work itself out? my first 4x4 was an isuzu amigo and the 32's it had rubbed themselves right into place.

 

[willgr1]

killjoy - it will wear down the rubbed spot quickly, but it will also wear you tire faster in the area it is rubbing.