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2003 Mitsubishi Pajero tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 6x139.7 on every 2003 trim.

Tires for the 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

  1. 265/70R16 Best-rated standard on 12 trims · optional on 3 · Japan, Europe, Middle East
    Check price on Amazon · 265/70R16
  2. 235/80R16 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · Japan, Middle East
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  3. 265/65R17 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 15 · Japan, Middle East, Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 265/65R17

Also listed: 265/60R18 265/50R20 275/60R18

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Trims sold in 2003
16
Generation
V60/V70 sold in 3 market versions

16 trims sold in 2003

Sold in 3 market versions with different tire sizes. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

Mitsubishi Pajero V60/V70

1999–2006 16 trims

Japan

12 trims
Pajero 3.0i (LA-V63W) +4 variants 177 hp · 6G72 V6 265/70SR16 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 3.2D (KH-V68W), 3.2D (KH-V78W), 3.5i (TA-V65W), 3.5i (TA-V75W)

Generation
V60/V70 · 1999–2006
Market
Japan
Power
177 hp
Engine
6G72 V6, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
6x139.7
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 265/70R16 Wheels 16x7 ET46 · 6x139.7 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
265/70SR16Rim 16x7 ET46 6x139.729 psi
265/65SR17Rim 17x7.5 ET46 6x139.729 psi
265/60HR18Rim 18x8 ET38 6x139.729 psi
Pajero 3.0i (LA-V73W) 177 hp · 6G72 V6 235/80SR16 3 fitments
Generation
V60/V70 · 1999–2006
Market
Japan
Power
177 hp
Engine
6G72 V6, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
6x139.7
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/80R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET46 · 6x139.7 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/80SR16Rim 16x6.5 ET46 6x139.729 psi
265/70SR16Rim 16x7 ET46 6x139.729 psi
265/65SR17Rim 17x7.5 ET46 6x139.729 psi
Pajero 3.0i LA-V63W +4 variants 177 hp · 6G72 V6 Petrol 6G72 V6 265/70R16 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 3.2D KH-V68W, 3.2D KH-V78W, 3.5i TA-V65W, 3.5i TA-V75W

Generation
V60/V70 · 1999–2006
Market
Japan
Power
177 hp
Engine
6G72 V6 Petrol 6G72 V6, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
6x139.7
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 265/70R16 Wheels 16x7 ET46 · 6x139.7 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE265/70R16Rim 16x7 ET46 6x139.729 psi
Alt265/65R17Rim 17x7.5 ET46 6x139.729 F / 32 R psi
Alt265/60R18Rim 18x8 ET38 6x139.729 F / 32 R psi
Pajero 3.0i LA-V73W 177 hp · 6G72 V6 Petrol 6G72 V6 235/80R16 3 fitments
Generation
V60/V70 · 1999–2006
Market
Japan
Power
177 hp
Engine
6G72 V6 Petrol 6G72 V6, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
6x139.7
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/80R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET46 · 6x139.7 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE235/80R16Rim 16x6.5 ET46 6x139.729 psi
OE265/70R16Rim 16x7 ET46 6x139.729 psi
Alt265/65R17Rim 17x7.5 ET46 6x139.729 F / 32 R psi

Europe

2 trims
Pajero 3.2D 162 hp · 3.2 L 4M41 I4 Diesel 3.2 L 4M41 I4 · Diesel 265/70R16 4 fitments
Generation
V60/V70 · 1999–2006
Market
Europe
Power
162 hp
Engine
3.2 L 4M41 I4 Diesel 3.2 L 4M41 I4, Diesel
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
6x139.7
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 265/70R16 Wheels 16x7 ET46 · 6x139.7 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE265/70R16Rim 16x7 ET46 6x139.729 psi
Alt265/65R17Rim 17x7.5 ET46 6x139.729 F / 32 R psi
Alt265/60R18Rim 18x7.5 ET46 6x139.729 F / 32 R psi
Alt265/50R20Rim 20x8 ET38 6x139.732 F / 35 R psi
Pajero 3.5i 200 hp · 3.5 L 6G74 V6 Petrol 3.5 L 6G74 V6 265/70R16 4 fitments
Generation
V60/V70 · 1999–2006
Market
Europe
Power
200 hp
Engine
3.5 L 6G74 V6 Petrol 3.5 L 6G74 V6, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
6x139.7
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 265/70R16 Wheels 16x7 ET46 · 6x139.7 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE265/70R16Rim 16x7 ET46 6x139.729 psi
OE265/65R17Rim 17x7.5 ET46 6x139.729 F / 32 R psi
Alt265/60R18Rim 18x7.5 ET46 6x139.729 F / 32 R psi
Alt265/50R20Rim 20x8 ET38 6x139.732 F / 35 R psi

Middle East

2 trims
Pajero 3.0i 180 hp · 3.0 L 6G72 V6 Petrol 3.0 L 6G72 V6 235/80R16 3 fitments
Generation
V60/V70 · 1999–2006
Market
Middle East
Power
180 hp
Engine
3.0 L 6G72 V6 Petrol 3.0 L 6G72 V6, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
6x139.7
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/80R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET46 · 6x139.7 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE235/80R16Rim 16x6.5 ET46 6x139.729 psi
OE265/70R16Rim 16x7 ET46 6x139.729 psi
Alt265/65R17Rim 17x7.5 ET46 6x139.729 F / 32 R psi
Pajero 3.8i 216 hp · 3.8 L 6G75 V6 Petrol 3.8 L 6G75 V6 265/65R17 3 fitments
Generation
V60/V70 · 1999–2006
Market
Middle East
Power
216 hp
Engine
3.8 L 6G75 V6 Petrol 3.8 L 6G75 V6, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
6x139.7
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 265/65R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET46 · 6x139.7 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE265/65R17Rim 17x7.5 ET46 6x139.729 F / 32 R psi
Alt265/60R18Rim 18x8 ET38 6x139.729 F / 32 R psi
Alt275/60R18Rim 18x8.5 ET38 6x139.732 psi
What these columns mean
OE fitment
The package fitted at the factory for that trim.
Alternative
A size the car accepts without modification — plus-sizing, winter setups or optional wheels.
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 2003
16
Generation
V60/V70 sold in 3 market versions
Other years
All years (1989–2027)

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