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2005 Nissan Pathfinder tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 6x114.3 on every 2005 trim.

Tires for the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder

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

  1. 235/70R16 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 1 · Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 235/70R16
  2. 255/65R17 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 1 · Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 255/65R17
  3. 245/75R16 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · USA
    Check price on Amazon · 245/75R16

Also listed: 265/65R17 255/70R16 265/70R16 265/75R16 255/60R18 265/60R18

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Trims sold in 2005
3
Generation
III (R51) sold in 2 market versions

3 trims sold in 2005

Sold in 2 market versions with different tire sizes. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Nissan Pathfinder III (R51)

2005–2016 3 trims

Europe

2 trims
Pathfinder 2.5 dCi 172 hp · 2.5L YD25DDTi I4 · Diesel 235/70R16 106S 5 fitments
Generation
R51 · 2005–2016
Market
Europe
Power
172 hp
Engine
2.5L YD25DDTi I4, Diesel
Center bore
66.1 mm
Bolt pattern
6x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 235/70R16 Wheels 16x7 ET30 · 6x114.3 · 66.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/70R16 106SRim 16x7 ET30 6x114.335 psi
255/65R17 110TRim 17x7 ET30 6x114.335 psi
255/70R16 111HRim 16x7 ET30 6x114.335 psi
265/65R17 110SRim 17x7.5 ET30 6x114.335 psi
255/60R18 112VRim 18x7.5 ET30 6x114.335 psi

How to read 106S: 106 is the load index (up to 2,094 lb / 950 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET30 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

Pathfinder 4.0i 266 hp · 4.0L VQ40DE V6 255/65R17 110T 5 fitments
Generation
R51 · 2005–2016
Market
Europe
Power
266 hp
Engine
4.0L VQ40DE V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.1 mm
Bolt pattern
6x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 255/65R17 Wheels 17x7 ET30 · 6x114.3 · 66.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
255/65R17 110TRim 17x7 ET30 6x114.335 psi
235/70R16 106SRim 16x7 ET30 6x114.335 psi
255/70R16 111HRim 16x7 ET30 6x114.335 psi
265/65R17 110SRim 17x7.5 ET30 6x114.335 psi
265/60R18 112VRim 18x7.5 ET30 6x114.335 psi

How to read 110T: 110 is the load index (up to 2,337 lb / 1,060 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET30 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

1 trim
Pathfinder 4.0 270 hp · V6 245/75R16 109S 4 fitments
Generation
R51 · 2005–2016
Market
USA
Power
270 hp
Engine
V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.1 mm
Bolt pattern
6x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 245/75R16 Wheels 16x7 ET30 · 6x114.3 · 66.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/75R16 109SRim 16x7 ET30 6x114.335 psi
265/70R16 111TRim 16x7 ET30 6x114.335 psi
265/65R17 110SRim 17x7.5 ET30 6x114.335 psi
265/75R16 114TRim 16x7 ET30 6x114.335 psi

How to read 109S: 109 is the load index (up to 2,271 lb / 1,030 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET30 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

What these columns mean
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 2005
3
Generation
III (R51) sold in 2 market versions
Other years
All years (1987–2026)

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