Upgrading Wheels on 2011 Pathfinder S, 4x4

[ChuckSten]

Hi,

Just ordered a set of Michelin Latitude Tour 275/70/16 tires, and now I am searching for 8 x 16 inch wheels to fit.

 

My assumptions:

16 inch diameter wheel, 8 inches wide

6 lug, 4.5 inch (114.3 mm) bolt pattern. This appears to be the biggest search constraint.

 

Center bore: 66.1 ?

12 mm x 1.25 lug

Offset: + 15 to 35 mm

OEM offset: + 30 mm

Backspace: couldn't find it, but it is about 5 inches.

Shape of lug nuts: unknown

 

One of the very few wheels that I've found is the MB Wheels Gunner 6 for $106. The only specifications listed are 16x8, bolt pattern of 6-114.3 with offset of plus 25. Functionality is the most important consideration.

 

I'm figuring that decreasing the offset and the backspace (i.e. moving the wheel toward the outside) is safer as far as possible rubbing.

 

I assume, but don't know, that all the trim levels of the Pathfinder, Xterra, and Frontier will take the same wheels/tires. In other words, you can take the stock wheel/tire combination from any of the 2005 to 2011 models and swap them without any problems. Nissan sales brochures list the following sizes: 245/75/16, 265/65/17, 265/60/18, 265/70/16, and 265/75/16. Am I correct?

 

Any corrections would be appreciated.

 

Chuck Sten, San Diego, Calif.

Our 1993 Pathfinder XE 4x4 has been working flawlessly for over 17 years.