Nissan Patrol's Tires

We've got 265/75/16's on our GU and are very happy with this tyre size. Look good, feel good and fixed the approx 10km/h fast reading the speedo used to give with the standard tyres.

:o) Melissa

Melissa (& others)

Can you advise if "fixed the approx 10km/h fast reading the speedo used to give with the standard tyres" is a known problem for std GU tyres (Bridgestone Dueler 265/70 AT 693)
I have a late 2001/2002 GU Patrol & have not heard about this problem before.

Regards
Jed

Hi Jed,

AFAIK, this is a known problem with GU's and the standard tyres. There have been several references made to the problem on this forum in the past and in fact, is what prompted us to have our speedo checked, and sure enough....

Our GU is 1998 though so I can't really comment on whether the problem has been fixed in the later models. Perhaps a Nissan service centre could advise you.

An easy way to check is using the speed function in most good GPS units.

:o) Melissa

Jason, NSW and ACT have similar requirement but limit is 15 mm. However, Nissan have a replacement tyre placard available from spare parts which caters for the 265/75 size, costs $17.40 from my local dealer in Canberra. They have been available since 1998 I'm told by Nissan Technical as Nissan recognised the limited options available in 265/70 replacement tyres. Also, the cab-chassis comes standard with 265/75 tyres so there is no technical reason not to increase wagon tyre size to that. Nissan part number is 99090VB000A and it keeps RTA and, most importantly, your insurer happy. Picking mine up today. I'll get about 35,000 KM from standard Bridgestone Dueller AT 693 and can't wait to replace them.

Cheers

Kevin

Doing well Kevin, you know what mileage you get out of your tyres even before you drive on them. Got 60000 out of mine with regular balance and rotation. If you regard them so poorly why not get the dealer to put some GOOD tyres on.
just a thought Regards Peter

Peter,
I have so far 98000kms on my BFGs all terrains 265/75 16... and they haven't had such an easy life, often used on rocky and chopped up country, (Cape York and Vic High country) being some of the places they have been to....
They are still in the car and they are not yet on the tread wear indicator mark....
They have been rotated every 10000kms and balanced once.

Not a single puncture.

I guess that is what Kevin is looking forward to....

Just a thought regards Will

Peter - I'm good, but not that good. The tyres have now done 29,500 and judging by the wear, and comments from Bridgestone's technical people about how they not necessarily the best tyre for a Patrol, I think I'll be lucky to get 35,000 out of them. Tyres have been regularly rotated and balanced and most use has been on the blacktop commuting. Bridgestone recommend that I go to 265/75 604V Dueller with 13 mm tread Vs the 9mm on the OE tyre - they also suggested 35,000 - 40,000 would be pretty good out of the OE tyres.

Cheers

We have 285/75x16 duelers on our 2000 3L patrol size is ok tyres will be worn out about 50 000Kms.

Ahhhhh
Finland, then look here

Artic trucks!

I wish I could make my truck like that!

But I still use it primarily on the road and I would have to consult the local authorities about those wheels/lift kits.

According to the law, I can go up 51mm in diameter and 102mm in width from OE tires.

Thanks for all the answers. I guess I'll have to go shopping in a couple of weeks.

gday guys
i have a video with 4x4s in iceland of similar kit to those on trucksters link shows them rolling one off the rim on ice they stop get fill the tyre with butain & light tyre pops straight back onto the rim got to be seen to bebelieved

I've seen it myself. It was on the Discovery channel once. It really was spectacular.

yup... its been done, but as Runsi (the bloke who has the Artic truck site)says many have died from doing this way...