Tire Size Table - Page 4 - Nissan Murano

dbosse72 · 12-03-2010, 03:41 PM

Is it Ok to have a 235/60 R18 102T tire on my Murrano. Purchased certified pre-owned and this is smaller than the original tires recomended. Just want to make sure the family is safe!!

Thanks

Phatty McPatty · 12-03-2010, 04:49 PM

Eek, those are pretty small, 3.1% too small. I wouldn't say it's dangerous, but it's not recommended to deviate that much from OE. If anything, your speedo will be off. Did you buy the MO from a Nissan dealer? Maybe you can work out a deal with them to put on the proper size at a discount. I seriously doubt they will do it for free.

Patrick

Elle233 · 12-12-2010, 02:31 PM

Apart from speedometer inaccuracy, what are the other effects of fixing tires bigger than stock. I am about fixing 265/60R18 in place of the stock 235/65R18 and would like to know what to expect in terms of performance and stability.

**Eric L.** · 12-12-2010, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elle233

Apart from speedometer inaccuracy, what are the other effects of fixing tires bigger than stock. I am about fixing 265/60R18 in place of the stock 235/65R18 and would like to know what to expect in terms of performance and stability.

I ran 265/60/18 without any issues. The tires are slightly wider and quite a bit heavier, so you'll take a hit in fuel economy, acceleration, and possibly braking distance (although the latter two will likely be imperceptible).

Elle233 · 12-12-2010, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric L.

I ran 265/60/18 without any issues. The tires are slightly wider and quite a bit heavier, so you'll take a hit in fuel economy, acceleration, and possibly braking distance (although the latter two will likely be imperceptible).

Thanks Eric, this was quite fast. You are ever helpful.

BEACHN · 03-04-2011, 05:54 PM

A question concerning size of tires with respect to the width of the rim. If I'm not mistaken, my rims on the 2006 S AWD is 7.5" wide. I was looking at some Kumho Ecsta STX KL12 265-60-18's but it says it's for a rim width of 8". Is there no leeway with this? I would like to have the wider tire surface, but if this can only go on an 8" wide rim, then spose I'll have to find myself that tire in a different size. What's yall's oppinions?

Kumho Ecsta STX KL12

**Eric L.** · 03-04-2011, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BEACHN

A question concerning size of tires with respect to the width of the rim. If I'm not mistaken, my rims on the 2006 S AWD is 7.5" wide. I was looking at some Kumho Ecsta STX KL12 265-60-18's but it says it's for a rim width of 8". Is there no leeway with this? I would like to have the wider tire surface, but if this can only go on an 8" wide rim, then spose I'll have to find myself that tire in a different size. What's yall's oppinions?

Kumho Ecsta STX KL12

Tirerack lists the specs of the tires when mounted on an 8" wide rim. But it also lists the range of rim widths acceptable to mount the tire on. 7.5" would be fine, it just would not sit exactly the same way on a thinner rim, but it would not be unsafe.

Phatty McPatty · 03-04-2011, 08:18 PM

By law, every tire size is associated with a standard rim width. When manufacturers test their tires for UTQG ratings and such, it needs to be mounted on that specific rim size to help consumers compare apples to apples. Not sure why TireRack doesn't list the width range, but it's on Kumho's site; 7.5-9.5". So you're good. But stay within that range; Anything outside that could be dangerous, so many tire shops won't even mount them for safety/liability reasons.

BEACHN · 03-04-2011, 10:54 PM

Thanks, I preciate it Eric and Patrick. I know Wal-Mart will not mount tires that are not OEM sized to that vehicle. So I'd have to put my vehicle up on blocks (yeah, ghetto, I know) and have a friend take me in to drop the tires off to get the new ones mounted in order to bypass that rule of theirs. I also found General Tire Grabber UHP 255/60-18's General Grabber UHP that looked good, but would likely get me in some trouble next winter.

hadisinn · 03-14-2011, 07:05 AM

Dear All ,

I have a nissan murano 2006 and i recently installed 20x9 wheels with 275/45/R20 tires i really like them .. the problem is the handling now is tooooooo bad i don't know why .. i did balance the wheels , added hub rings but i still feel a vibration in the steering at different speeds
i think that the wheels are too heavy
any suggestions ?

thanks

12-12-2010, 02:31 PM	#48 (permalink)
Elle233 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria Posts: 12	Apart from speedometer inaccuracy, what are the other effects of fixing tires bigger than stock. I am about fixing 265/60R18 in place of the stock 235/65R18 and would like to know what to expect in terms of performance and stability. __________________ 2004 Nissan Murano AWD, DVD Entertainment Package. Silver

03-04-2011, 05:54 PM	#51 (permalink)
BEACHN Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Coventry, RI Posts: 384	A question concerning size of tires with respect to the width of the rim. If I'm not mistaken, my rims on the 2006 S AWD is 7.5" wide. I was looking at some Kumho Ecsta STX KL12 265-60-18's but it says it's for a rim width of 8". Is there no leeway with this? I would like to have the wider tire surface, but if this can only go on an 8" wide rim, then spose I'll have to find myself that tire in a different size. What's yall's oppinions? Kumho Ecsta STX KL12 __________________ Former owner of an '06 Merlot Murano S AWD AVS Bug Guard/ SES 12 Piece Chrome Pillar Trim/ Wade Window Deflectors/ Inno Roof Rack/ Yakima Sprocket Rocket Roof Mount Bike Rack/ Reese Hitch Receiver/ Mud Flaps/ 235/60-18 Pirelli Scorpian A/T's/ Murano All Weather Rubber Floor Mats/ T15 Wedge 36 Ultra Bright Blue SMT LED Parking Lamps. Current owner of an '09 Black Noir Pearl Hyundai Genesis 3.8 Sedan w/Premium Package. Goal of the day....Be different!

03-04-2011, 10:54 PM	#54 (permalink)
BEACHN Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Coventry, RI Posts: 384	Thanks, I preciate it Eric and Patrick. I know Wal-Mart will not mount tires that are not OEM sized to that vehicle. So I'd have to put my vehicle up on blocks (yeah, ghetto, I know) and have a friend take me in to drop the tires off to get the new ones mounted in order to bypass that rule of theirs. I also found General Tire Grabber UHP 255/60-18's General Grabber UHP that looked good, but would likely get me in some trouble next winter. __________________ Former owner of an '06 Merlot Murano S AWD AVS Bug Guard/ SES 12 Piece Chrome Pillar Trim/ Wade Window Deflectors/ Inno Roof Rack/ Yakima Sprocket Rocket Roof Mount Bike Rack/ Reese Hitch Receiver/ Mud Flaps/ 235/60-18 Pirelli Scorpian A/T's/ Murano All Weather Rubber Floor Mats/ T15 Wedge 36 Ultra Bright Blue SMT LED Parking Lamps. Current owner of an '09 Black Noir Pearl Hyundai Genesis 3.8 Sedan w/Premium Package. Goal of the day....Be different!

03-14-2011, 07:05 AM	#55 (permalink)
hadisinn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 4	Need Help Dear All , I have a nissan murano 2006 and i recently installed 20x9 wheels with 275/45/R20 tires i really like them .. the problem is the handling now is tooooooo bad i don't know why .. i did balance the wheels , added hub rings but i still feel a vibration in the steering at different speeds i think that the wheels are too heavy any suggestions ? thanks

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12-03-2010, 03:41 PM	#46 (permalink)
dbosse72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 1	Is it Ok to have a 235/60 R18 102T tire on my Murrano. Purchased certified pre-owned and this is smaller than the original tires recomended. Just want to make sure the family is safe!! Thanks

12-03-2010, 04:49 PM	#47 (permalink)
Phatty McPatty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: United States Posts: 873	Eek, those are pretty small, 3.1% too small. I wouldn't say it's dangerous, but it's not recommended to deviate that much from OE. If anything, your speedo will be off. Did you buy the MO from a Nissan dealer? Maybe you can work out a deal with them to put on the proper size at a discount. I seriously doubt they will do it for free. Patrick

03-04-2011, 08:18 PM	#53 (permalink)
Phatty McPatty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: United States Posts: 873	By law, every tire size is associated with a standard rim width. When manufacturers test their tires for UTQG ratings and such, it needs to be mounted on that specific rim size to help consumers compare apples to apples. Not sure why TireRack doesn't list the width range, but it's on Kumho's site; 7.5-9.5". So you're good. But stay within that range; Anything outside that could be dangerous, so many tire shops won't even mount them for safety/liability reasons.

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