BowTied Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 (edited) Ok, I have an stock '02 LE with the OE 17" rims. I am thinking about getting a second set of rims for winter tires. I am pretty sure that 16s or 15s will be cheaper. I am pretty sure that 16s will fit as that is what is on Chilcookts and SEs. Will 15s fit? Am I risking any handling/braking/ABS/AllMode4x4 issues by changing tire size? I think I should be ok as long as I am real close to the original diameter, right? Edited September 2, 2008 by BowTied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01LE Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 My 2001 LE has 16's and a few guys around here are running 15's. Here's a recent topic http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=19457 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowTied Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 Thanks for the link. If anyone knows which donor 15" rim will work, please let me know. Otherwise it looks like I might be searching for 16s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I once test fit a set of 15" AR767's (like mine), and they fit... although, it was just a test fit so I never drove with them on. Personally, I would want to test fit any 15" rim before I buy them if I were you. (or stick with 16's) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowTied Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 (edited) Ok, I think I see now. It is simply a close fit if not an interference with 15s. Fair enough, thanks. Did pathy's ever come with steel 16s? If not, what other donors can I look for that have the same bolt pattern and back spacing? (I better look up what those are, lol). Edited September 4, 2008 by BowTied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I think my spare is a steel 16" I know some of the Xterra's came with Steelies, but I don't know if they were only 15's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarsiff Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I tried 15's on mine no too long after i got her and they wouldnt work, the proper backspacing was such a close fit and 31's hit the fender well, i stuck with 16's and a slightly narrower tire. From what ive read im the rare case as many others seem to be just fine with the 15's. if you're looking for cheap 16's you can have the soft eights for between 50 and 80 each depending on where you get em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I use Toyota rims for my winters, 16", they were cheaper than Nissan steelies (and yes they are available from a dealer): Not a great shot of the wheels but they work fine. BTW, mine are now for sale if anyone in BC wants to make an offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowTied Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 I think my spare is a steel 16" I know some of the Xterra's came with Steelies, but I don't know if they were only 15's. Really? I have an alloy spare. Are steel spares common? I use Toyota rims for my winters, 16", they were cheaper than Nissan steelies (and yes they are available from a dealer): Not a great shot of the wheels but they work fine. BTW, mine are now for sale if anyone in BC wants to make an offer Cool - what are they off of, 4Runner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarsiff Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 bad angle for a guess but id say tacoma, looks like what a friend had on his...but i could be wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zibi Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 whats the backspacing on those rims Trainman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Really? I have an alloy spare. Are steel spares common? I assume because I have an XE it came with a steel spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01LE Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 I assume because I have an XE it came with a steel spare. My 2001 LE has a steel spare. Maybe a alloy spare was a option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxman0324 Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 my 97 SE has a steel spare... I think I saw trainman say somewhere that the yota rims are off of a Seqoia (sp) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nissan3 Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Thanks for the link. If anyone knows which donor 15" rim will work, please let me know. Otherwise it looks like I might be searching for 16s. I got a set of 16" rims off a chilkoot if you are interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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