Congrats mate. They look awesome on your exy and all you need to do now is have them chromed. hahahaha
I'd need to paint the car black though...
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What tyre size and brand is on them?
They're 245/45 like yours. Toyo Proxes. If that sounds familiar it's because I bought them from Jerry on the UK forum.
I think they look great, although the 245 section is a bit wide for the suspension settings. When they need replacing I think I'd change to 225. My speedo has always run a bit fast with the stock tyres so it wouldn't do any harm to have taller sidewalls either.
I wonder exactly what size they used on the show car?
They look more chunky to me. I remember reading somewhere that a lot of peoples speedo's run fast. Maybe the X Trail was supposed to have these bigger wheels? What do you reckon?
Do you have any issues with rubbing when the wheels are turned all the way? Also, has it effected your fuel consumption? Sorry for all the questions but I am just about to order the tires and just want to be sure about the 235 60 R16 size.
No problems whatsoever with rubbing. There's acres of room under there.
The car seems to accelerate quicker and I think this is in part due to the wider section and part due to the slightly smaller radius. Logically these points must affect fuel consumption but I've only just put them on and haven't done a whole tank yet! Just filled up the other day, so will post when it's empty again. That may take some time though, the price of fuel here in the UK means I'm starting to use the car less and less!!
Nah mate, they look awesome like they're on your exy
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They're 245/45 like yours. Toyo Proxes. If that sounds familiar it's because I bought them from Jerry on the UK forum.
I thought that might be the case. Good score mate!
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I think they look great, although the 245 section is a bit wide for the suspension settings. When they need replacing I think I'd change to 225. My speedo has always run a bit fast with the stock tyres so it wouldn't do any harm to have taller sidewalls either.
The 245 width is perfect for the Murano 18" alloys and will not impact the suspension in any way. I had 255 with 19" alloys before this and there was still room there for more. I think 225 would be a bit too narrow for the 18" rims and might look a bit out of place. You can go 235 if you want to.
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Do you have any issues with rubbing when the wheels are turned all the way? Also, has it effected your fuel consumption? Sorry for all the questions but I am just about to order the tires and just want to be sure about the 235 60 R16 size.
Thanks in advance.
I had the All Terrain Bridgestone 235/60R16 tyres fitted on mine (still use them for off-roading) but because the tyre tread was very aggressive and deep, it did impact on my fuel economy slightly. I don't think there will be any problems if you buy road tyres in that size.
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The 245 width is perfect for the Murano 18" alloys and will not impact the suspension in any way. I had 255 with 19" alloys before this and there was still room there for more. I think 225 would be a bit too narrow for the 18" rims and might look a bit out of place. You can go 235 if you want to.
I think the oem tyres on the Murano are 225's but to be honest it's all academic until these ones wear out!
I'm just a bit put off by the way the steering is sensitive to poor road surfaces, and of course the ride is more 'crashy'.
But hey - I think I can live with it!
Anyway they're for summer use. I'll put the 17's back on with the Dunlop ST's in the winter.
I was running on BStone 684s 215/65/16 and getting approx 10.5 lit / 100 km. Wore them out by 38,000 km. Replaced with BStone GR80s (streets) 235/60/16. FC increased by more than 10%. Been using them for more than 10,000 km. Have NISMO shocks and pumped up tyres to 35 psi. Ride is OK.
However, shall be changing down to 225s when I wear this set out. A bit too wide for my liking.
I'm just a bit put off by the way the steering is sensitive to poor road surfaces, and of course the ride is more 'crashy'.
I had this problem with the previous tyres I used (Continental) and it is directly related to the tread pattern of your tyres. The Yokohamas am using now are dead straight regardless of the road surface.
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Jalal (Sydney, Australia)
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I had this problem with the previous tyres I used (Continental) and it is directly related to the tread pattern of your tyres. The Yokohamas am using now are dead straight regardless of the road surface.
That's interesting! I didn't think of the tread pattern.
Tell you what though, the cornering power is amazing now. Wonder what it would be like with a strut bar?!!
One more thing J, Jerry did tell me at the time what psi you advised him on but I've forgotten! What have you found is the best pressure front and rear?
Tell you what though, the cornering power is amazing now. Wonder what it would be like with a strut bar?!!
It'll be like cornering in a Porsche 911 and I kid you not
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One more thing J, Jerry did tell me at the time what psi you advised him on but I've forgotten! What have you found is the best pressure front and rear?
Am still testing this, with these new tyres they have pumped them up to 40psi, which I think is way too high and is causing slight discomfort to me when I drive (harsh ride), so I think am gonna drop the pressure back to the usual 34-36psi I used to have before when I run the 18" and 19".
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