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Best Tires for Nissan Pathfinder

The Nissan Pathfinder is a family-focused 3-row SUV that blends carlike ride with available 4WD. Its ideal tire is long-wearing, quiet, and safe in rain — with the 4WD Rock Creek edition adding light off-road expectations.

Common Nissan Pathfinder tire sizes

5th gen Pathfinder (2022-current): 235/65R18 (S, SV, SL, Platinum), 255/60R18 (Rock Creek).

4th gen Pathfinder (2013-2021): 235/65R18 (S, SV, SL), 235/60R18 (Platinum, Rock Creek).

The 235/65R18 covers the majority of Pathfinder trims across generations.

Best tires — standard Pathfinder

Michelin CrossClimate2 in 235/65R18: the top recommendation for Pathfinder owners. Long tread life, 3PMSF all-weather capability, and excellent wet performance.

Continental CrossContact LX25: wet performance leader and fuel efficiency — meaningful for the Pathfinder's size and weight.

Michelin Defender LTX M/S: the maximum tread life option — for families who put high annual mileage on their 3-row SUV.

Best tires — Rock Creek

Falken Wildpeak AT3W in 255/60R18: the best upgrade for Rock Creek owners who want genuine off-road capability beyond the OEM all-terrain.

BF Goodrich KO2 in 255/60R18: for Rock Creek owners who regularly use the 4WD system on trails.

Frequently asked

How much do Nissan Pathfinder tires cost?

235/65R18 all-season: $115–160 per tire. 255/60R18 A/T: $145–200 per tire. A set of four installed (235/65R18): $460–640.

Last updated 2026-06-27. General guidance only — confirm specifics with a local shop for your exact vehicle.

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