Excellent first post! Thanks!

Caution - the backspacing on a wheel is critical to fit or don't fit. Several of those listed above don't have stock 16" rims and some are lifted.

235/70-16 fits without rubbing on a lifted Pat and 16X8, 5" BS, no mods (other than RRO lift)

I've been meaning to submit a similar thread to the knowledge base, but haven't got around to it. It would be great if you could do this!

 

225/75/16 works great in my case, I really notice the how much more sidewall there is with these tires, almost too much. A lift would make a bit more room and make the look a little bit more balanced (although this is only my opinion)

In terms of fitting they fit fine but do rub at full lock either way, but on the inside fender part (as highlighted by heckler in my thread). The sidewall and lugs near the outside are rather large and agressive, with a less agressive tire you may not get any rubbing but I can't guarantee that.

The goodyear wrangler territory tires I have are noisey, so in your case with a 4x2 i'm not sure if you want something that loud, but I bet even with a 4x2 pat you could go through alot with these tires.

Hope that helps:smiley_thumbs_up:

 

Thanks!

 

I see nobody got bigger 17". I personally find our 2 tones rims awesome. I think we can go up to 235/65/R17 right?

Any bigger 17" on stock rims around?

 

Have not reviewed the postings on 17" yet, but will do & compile the same way

 

I would appreciate this very much. I am planning ahead and would like to have the size part of my decision making process done.

 

"Which tires fit & which ones doesn't (?)" :doh:

You meant "don't", right? :icon_rolleyes:

 

You meant "don't", right? :icon_rolleyes:

"Smart" a$$...

 

You missed this one. It is a very rare size but they look great! Goodrich Long Trail T/A Tour in the P215/75R16. With the thinner tire, I see no difference in mileage (rolling resistance) and the first time you get in, the Patriot is noticeably taller from the road!

 

this is one of the best thread ever..i'll make sure to look this up when ever i buy some new tires.

 

have you found us yet rjaskelton?

 

Very good.

Just to add I also went with a 225/70/16 but in pro comps.

I went with this size because it stays within the largest stock daimeter of 28.5.

I do a lot of traveling so I wanted to stay at a modest diameter for gas mileage, but still have a the ability to take it offroad.

 

Very good.

Just to add I also went with a 225/70/16 but in pro comps.

I went with this size because it stays within the largest stock daimeter of 28.0.

largest stock diameter is 28"

 

So I have a question if I were to put a P215/70R16 on to my Patriot will get a sensor warning? Right now I have the P205/70R16 on it, but I need to change all 4 tires and don't want to go with the P205. Everywhere I go they tell me if I put the bigger tire on I will get either an ABS or TMPS senor. Can anyone confirm that putting one of the other tires on didn't screw up the computer?

 

welcome!

no, you won't get any ABS or TPMS sensor problems so long as all of your tires are the same size. Don't forget to change your spare if you change the diameter of your tires.

Check out all the tire threads in this forum. Lot's of options for you.

28" is the maximum diameter of the stock "offroad" 215/65-17 wheels. Stay under that max dia, and you'll be fine.

The dealer can recalibrate your speedometer to a 28" tire size. If you don't do this, your speed and odo will be off.

 

I wonder if anybody is else is running 295/50/16s on the Patriot? I've had them now for a good while and no issues. Absolutely no rubbing, they drive and look great on my custom rims. Do factor in rim width and backspacing as previously mentioned.

The only thing I've had is that the front brakes squeak a tiny bit at the end of braking. I don't think this is because of the wider tires, but I won't know until I change the brakes to better quality pads.

Nice post. Best of luck everybody.

 

Any idea what this recalibration would cost (ball park figure)?

 

The dealer i purchased my patriot from wanted $100 to recalibrate the speedo for the 28" tires. I decided to try a different dealer, and they did it for free.

It just depends on were you go.

 

I just heard about it on the internet. My speedo's off with 29" tires calibrated to 28"

 

Thanks for your help heckler. Now I just need to be careful because I still have a warranty on the Patriot until November. I have been toying with using a winter tire during the winter season and then putting an all seasons one during the other months. I would like to get the best tire I can for the winter time since they can be brutal up here in wisconsin.

 

Good to know about the recalibration. I will have to check around after I get new tires put on.

 

Nice information! Thanks for it.

 

Coopers OK?

I am ready to replace the stock 205/70 16 tires on my 2007 Patroit 4x4.
After reading these forums I decided I wanted to go for a wider tire without changing to 17 inch rims. I thought the Yokohamas sounded good.
Local Mavis dealer told me Geolander 215/70 16 would be a good fit.
When I went to the store to look at them, another person said no, I should go to a 215/65 16 because the tires were not only wider but taller as well. He even called their Mavis "expert" who confirmed that 215/65 16 was the way to go. I've not seen this size mentioned here in the forums. Will it work?
They have some Cooper CS 4 Touring tires that look pretty good.
Let me add: this is my wife's car so there can be no experimenting. I want something that is sure to fit. She drives about 25k per year mostly highway in Long Island, New York, which means a lot of rain and some light snow. Thanks in advance for your help!
(Off topic: I thought we were going to use the Jeep equal time and alternate with the '04 Sentra, but she and the kid soon took over the Jeep full time, so I got myself a Nissan Frontier PRO-4X pickup, which I love!)

 

I am ready to replace the stock 205/70 16 tires on my 2007 Patroit 4x4.
After reading these forums I decided I wanted to go for a wider tire without changing to 17 inch rims. I thought the Yokohamas sounded good.
Local Mavis dealer told me Geolander 215/70 16 would be a good fit.
When I went to the store to look at them, another person said no, I should go to a 215/65 16 because the tires were not only wider but taller as well. He even called their Mavis "expert" who confirmed that 215/65 16 was the way to go. I've not seen this size mentioned here in the forums. Will it work?
They have some Cooper CS 4 Touring tires that look pretty good.
Let me add: this is my wife's car so there can be no experimenting. I want something that is sure to fit. She drives about 25k per year mostly highway in Long Island, New York, which means a lot of rain and some light snow. Thanks in advance for your help!

Here goes a linnk to a super nice wheel-size calculator:

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp


do the exercise and you will notice the following facts:

1-the stock: (205/70/16) has a diameter of 27.29 inches
2-your choice's (215/70/16) diameter is 27.85" (1/2" taller than the stock)
3-their recommendation (215/65/16) is only 27" (1/3" smaller) *safest bet

If you really want a wider look on the stock rims, you could go safely and put what others have done before (235/60/16) that are only 27.1"

or be brave & try 255/55/16 (27.04") which nobody has tried yet but theoretically should fit...

 

Thanks! That was exactly the information I needed. Any comments on Cooper tires on a Patriot?

 

I went with the Goodyear Assurance TripleTred in 215/65/17 for exact stock replacement on mine. Awesome tires all around, rain snow dry etc.. What a nice tire. Only downside was my brother in-law runs a Michelin tire shop and bugs the crap outta me for not going that route, told him Michelin should have made a better tire in this size then.

 

anyone know if 260/70/17 fit on a lifted fd1?

 

not a chance, unless you've got a 4" lift. :icon_rolleyes:

29.5" is the maximum diameter on the front wheels. take a look at your struts.

 

Please pardon my ignorance. I want to outfit my 2WD Patriot with General AT2s for winter and I don't want to create any problems. So I have two questions:

1)What do you mean by mods? Do I have to have the computer adjusted by the dealer to compensate?

2)Has anyone tried 215/65-R16? Those seem closest to the original size.

 

215/65-16 (27") will fit absolutely with no changes, other than road noise
215/70-16 (28") will also fit no problem, and the only difference you'd notice were if you bought your 2wd with the upgraded 17" offroad wheel package from the factory (which are 215/-65-17 Goodyear SR/A's) Your speedometer and EVIC milage will be slightly off, but other than that - no difference in fit.

 

I went with the BF Goodrich All Terrain KO in 225/70r16
my pat is base no lift, These fit like a glove. Glad to get a little bigger than stock but still within spec, and I love the BFGs - have run them for years on my old xterra and previous cherokee and wrangler through snow mud and straight highway miles too, no complaints.

 

225/70/17

hey all need some help.....i have 235/65/17 coopers atr on my pat and after 16000 miles they are in bad shape they are a 50000 mile tire...now can i put a 225/70 /17 bfg atrs on with out a lift the tire shop is going to order me some tires and only charge me 50 a tire so i need to know if they will fit or if anyone is running them on the pat with out a lift. thanks for all of ur help

 

hey all need some help.....i have 235/65/17 coopers atr on my pat and after 16000 miles they are in bad shape they are a 50000 mile tire...now can i put a 225/70 /17 bfg atrs on with out a lift the tire shop is going to order me some tires and only charge me 50 a tire so i need to know if they will fit or if anyone is running them on the pat with out a lift. thanks for all of ur help

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

 

I bet they'll fit, but you will get some rubbing you'll have to deal with.