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2012 Nissan Pathfinder tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt patterns 6x114.3 (Europe, USA) or 5x114.3 (Europe), depending on the market version.

Tires for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder

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

  1. 255/65R17 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 1 · Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 255/65R17
  2. 235/70R16 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 2 · Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 235/70R16
  3. 265/60R18 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 1 · Europe, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 265/60R18

Also listed: 245/75R16 235/65R18 265/65R17 255/70R16 255/60R18 265/70R16 265/75R16 235/55R20

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Trims sold in 2012
6
Generations
IV (R52)III (R51) sold in 2 market versions

6 trims sold in 2012

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

Nissan Pathfinder IV (R52)

2012–2017 Europe 1 trim
Pathfinder 3.5i 245 hp · 3.5L VQ35DE V6 235/65R18 106H 2 fitments
Generation
R52 · 2012–2017
Market
Europe
Power
245 hp
Engine
3.5L VQ35DE V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 235/65R18 Wheels 18x7.5 ET50 · 5x114.3 · 66.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/65R18 106HRim 18x7.5 ET50 5x114.333 psi
235/55R20 102VRim 20x7.5 ET50 5x114.335 psi

How to read 106H: 106 is the load index (up to 2,094 lb / 950 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET50 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

Nissan Pathfinder III (R51)

2005–2016 5 trims

Europe

3 trims
Pathfinder 2.5 dCi 188 hp · 2.5L YD25DDTi I4 · Diesel 235/70R16 106S 5 fitments
Generation
R51 · 2005–2016
Market
Europe
Power
188 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.

Pathfinder 3.0 dCi 228 hp · 3.0L V9X V6 · Diesel 255/65R17 110T 5 fitments
Generation
R51 · 2005–2016
Market
Europe
Power
228 hp
Engine
3.0L V9X V6, Diesel
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
255/60R18 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.

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

2 trims
Pathfinder 4.0 266 hp · V6 245/75R16 109S 4 fitments
Generation
R51 · 2005–2016
Market
USA
Power
266 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.

Pathfinder 5.6 310 hp · V8 265/60R18 109T 1 fitment
Generation
R51 · 2005–2016
Market
USA
Power
310 hp
Engine
V8, Petrol
Center bore
66.1 mm
Bolt pattern
6x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 265/60R18 Wheels 18x7.5 ET30 · 6x114.3 · 66.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
265/60R18 109TRim 18x7.5 ET30 6x114.335 psi

How to read 109T: 109 is the load index (up to 2,271 lb / 1,030 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.

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 2012
6
Generations
IV (R52)III (R51) sold in 2 market versions
Other years
All years (1987–2026)

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