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#60 of 109 Re: Falken ZE 512 Tires for Quest [garycox] by garycox Sep 13, 2006 (5:53 am)
Replying to: garycox (Sep 09, 2006 12:57 pm) Come to find out, after 5 months of talking with people at Nissan someone at Nissan headquarters said 235/60/16 would be fine for a 225/65/16 replacement. I wish they would publish that information somewhere so there would be no question of a warranty issue... Gary Replies to this message: dtownfb (Sep 13, 2006 9:27 am)
#61 of 109 Re: Falken ZE 512 Tires for Quest [garycox] by dtownfb Sep 13, 2006 (9:27 am)
Replying to: garycox (Sep 13, 2006 5:53 am) I am very surprised to hear that someone affiliated with Nissan would suggest a different size. Generally they are instructed to recommend OEM. The parts guy at my dealership would not recommend anythign other than 225/65-16 but he did say I should talk to tire shop about alternate sizes. Every tire shop said 235/60 is the best subsitute to retain the original driving traits of the minivan.
#62 of 109 This might help... by harop Sep 13, 2006 (7:39 pm)
For tire size : X/Y-Z X - tire width in milimeters y - the percent of the sitewall of the width X Z - rim diameter   So, to calculate the real diameter of the tire, would be this RealDiameter = Z + X * ( Y : 100) and this will get how many inches(Z) + how many milimeters is your tire.   Now, when you are staying with same rim size(16inch), then you need to know how many milimeters was the sidewall(rubber) of the original tire and replacment tire. I think if it stays within 5mm then it can be called 0+ size. So, OrigSideWall = 225*65% = 146.25 NewSideWall = 235*60% = 141   So the difference is 5.25mm which should be OK I guess.   This could be extended to count how much difference you would get on your odometer say per 1000miles. May be next time:)   When I replaced my wifes 97 Quest original tires 205/75-15 with 215/70-15 I noticed on the long distance my trip odometer was showing different number. So I started calculating the circumference of the tires and the difference beetween them multiplied by number of rotation I get per 1000 miles. Amazingly I got very accuratelly muching results. Replies to this message: dtownfb (Sep 14, 2006 7:29 am)
#63 of 109 Re: This might help... [harop] by dtownfb Sep 14, 2006 (7:29 am)
Replying to: harop (Sep 13, 2006 7:39 pm) Or you can go to a tire website like www.1010tires.com and use their tire size calculator (located on the left side). It shows (and recommends) how a different tires size will affect your odometer and speedometer. this confirmed for me that 235/60 was fine for the Quest (along with the recommmendations from 5 tire shops).
#64 of 109 Nokian I3 by nishonbaru Sep 14, 2006 (4:00 pm)
I replaced the terrible OEM BadYear's with Nokian I3's 235/60/16 about 6000 miles ago. The Nokian's are a huge improvement and I won't need to change them out come winter.
#65 of 109 changing size of tire to 235//60/16 by rich21093 Sep 25, 2006 (8:17 am)
My tires are the OEM 225/60/17's. If I switch to 235/60/16, do I need new rims as well? Replies to this message: dtownfb (Sep 25, 2006 8:46 am)
#66 of 109 Re: changing size of tire to 235//60/16 [rich21093] by dtownfb Sep 25, 2006 (8:46 am)
Replying to: rich21093 (Sep 25, 2006 8:17 am) I would call a reputable tire shop to confirm this but I suspect you will need new rims. you should find out how the change in size will affect the speedometer.
#67 of 109 New tires and rims for 07 quest by mattes Sep 25, 2006 (2:44 pm)
We are getting ready to purchase a new Quest S 07 which will come with the 16 inch rims and the bad factory tires. My question is later on can we put aftermarket rims in the 16 or 17 inch size and still use the factory tpm gauge in the rim (or the stem)? I realize that my speedometer will be off and would also like to consider recalibrating that or whatever they do if we choose 17's. We love the van and see the tires as the only downside with an easy fix by going to 235/60/16 if we wanted to stay with 16 inch rims.
#68 of 109 Re: A different tire brand [holladr] by mwokes Oct 18, 2006 (8:30 am)
Replying to: holladr (Aug 09, 2006 8:02 pm) What model of Kumho tire did you put on your quest. I just got a quote for Kumhos, but all my local garage told me was that it was their "ASK tread". Any info would be helpful. They want $420 out the door for a t rated tire.
#69 of 109 My latest tire experience by imvandyman Oct 28, 2006 (3:44 am)
Thanks to all for the great info here. I have an (early) '04 Quest. Yes, the OEM Goodyears (BadYears) barely last 40k miles and I wouldn't recommend them. I went with Cooper 235/60/16 replacements. (Just now saw the posting recommending against Cooper: I should have consulted this forum first!) You don't need new rims. However, I now have two pressure sensors that are leaking. The van is at the dealer now in hopes that the sensors will be fixed (see the service bulletin posted earlier in this thread). Ironically, the van is at the dealer because we had an outer rear panel on the driver side separate from the van on the highway! (See all the posts about the problems with the driver side passenger door!) Oh, and there's a CD stuck in the player! (Thank goodness for the factory extended warranty.) Anyway, I second the opinion that you probably want to do an alignment regularly. I'm having that done now as well because the van pulls to the right with the new tires. I'll keep you posted. (Out the door for the Coopers: $389.00)

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