What size tires fit?
Here’s the common one. It’s been covered extensively in the Xterra forum, and pretty much what applies there applies here. On stock rims with over 5″ of backspacing, a 31/10.50 is a good fit on a stock truck with stock 15″ rims. 98-00 may need minor trimming at the rear of the front fender well and possible removal of the mudflaps. The’ll fit without issue on a 2001+. With a 16″ rim, a 265/70/16 works well on stock 16″ rims. A 265/75/16 is marginal and will likely require the aforementioned trimming. Now, to dispel myths. A Suspension lift does not provide additional tire clearance because the suspension can cycle upward just as far when lifted as it can when it’s stock. Therefore, when a wheel is stuffed and turned, you experience the same clearances as you would on an unlifted truck. Tire fitment issues are compounded with aftermarket rims. Most aftermarket rims range from 3.25-4″ of backspacing, placing the tires outward from the stock location. As a result, when you’re stuffed and
