Pathfinder HT review
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Pathfinder HT has a Relative Score of 71 out of 100. 3,147 owner reviews rate it 72 out of 100.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
72/100From 3,147 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 3,147 owner reviews found online.
The Pathfinder H/T receives highly polarized reviews from consumers, acting as a budget-friendly option that satisfies many daily commuters and truck owners while disappointing others with ride quality issues. While many praise its affordability, wet/winter traction, and value compared to premium brands, a significant number of users report persistent balancing difficulties, road noise, and a rough ride.
Pros
- Affordable, budget-friendly price point offering great overall value
- Reliable traction in varying weather conditions including rain, ice, and snow
- Quiet and smooth highway ride reported by many users
- Acceptable tread wear and longevity under regular commuting conditions
Cons
- Difficulties with road force balancing and persistent vibrations at highway speeds
- Rough and harsh ride quality compared to premium alternatives like Michelin
- Excessive road noise noted by multiple drivers
- Occasional reports of premature tread wear or flat-spotting from sitting
Worth knowing
- Drivers of heavier vehicles, such as a 6,000 lb Chevrolet Avalanche, noted that the tires felt cheap, required excessive wheel weights, and produced a noticeably rough and loud ride.
- Pickup truck and service vehicle owners generally reported satisfactory utility and load-carrying capability, though some experienced vibrations on the highway.
Pathfinder HT specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 11 - 14/32″ |
| UTQG | 680 A B |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering |
| Max pressure | 50 - 80 psi |
| Size | Retailer |
|---|---|
| 265/70 R16 | Amazon |
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What owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.
Community opinion portrays the Pathfinder HT as a respectable budget option that is not top-tier like Michelin, but far better than cheap junk. Potential buyers frequently inquire about its performance and value compared to major brand-name tires, noting its availability through Discount Tire.
From 5 threads and comments.
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