Postby todoh2o » Tue Dec 22, 2009 12:32 pm
Just got these installed last weekend, and still too early to report back in detail. However, here are my first impressions: they hum a bit, but not too bad. Because there's less tire on the ground than with the stock, softer 245/65 R17s, the steering is a bit more sensitive, and they pull harder if you hit a parallel road rut on the freeway. Haven't had them offroad yet, but I'm heading to Tahoe after Christmas and will find some soft stuff to try them out.
But the real reason for my post: I have two problems:
1. The DuraTracs are 245/70, and they rub on the inside wheel well in a hard turn. I haven't investigated yet what it will take to open up the wheel well a bit, but I was wondering if anyone who has installed larger tires on a stock '03 or similar Pathfinder has any advice for me.
2. The spare no longer fits under the cargo area (it rubs on the hitch, which is fine, and I think on the sway bar, which is not fine). Roof-mount is not an option. Does anyone know of a rear bumper replacement or wing-out tailgate mount that would work for an '03 Path?