Services
Insurance
Loans
Repairs
Advice
About

What are the best tires for a Nissan Xterra Off Road?

My tire tread has gotten way too low. I know I need new tires, but I’m not sure what to look for. What are the best tires for a Nissan Xterra Off Road?

avatar
Melanie Mergen · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
With so many tire options, it can be challenging to decide which ones are best for you! The best tires for your
Nissan Xterra Off Road
will depend on several factors: one of the most important being tire size.
Your owner’s manual should tell you what tire size you need to look for. As an example, one possible tire size for a 2010 Xterra Off Road is P265/75R16. Here’s a breakdown of that means:
  • The P means the tire is for passenger vehicles
  • The 265 means the tire is 265 millimeters wide
  • The 75 means the tire’s height is 75% of its width
  • The R means the tire’s inner layers lie radially
  • The 16 refers to the rims’ 16-inch diameter
You’ll also want to pay attention to a tire’s speed rating and load index as well to make sure they’ll be compatible with your
Nissan
Xterra Off Road.
And as for tire types, here are a few options to consider:
  • All-season SUV tires: A happy medium between car and truck tires, all-season tires specifically designed for SUVs tend to have better traction and a higher load capacity than typical all-season tires for cars. They can be a solid option for reliable handling all year long.
  • Winter/snow SUV tires: You can switch out your summer tires for winter ones to prepare for snowy, icy roads.
  • Ultra-high performance (UHP) tires: Some UHP tires can be used year-round, while others are only meant to be used during warm seasons. They can provide added traction and improved handling, but their tread on UHP tires can wear faster than some all-season tires.
If your current
car insurance
policy is giving you little to no traction, it’s probably time to replace that, too. This is where
Jerry
can help!
Jerry is an insurance comparison
super app
that gathers your information from your past insurer, so you’re not responsible for any long forms or phone calls. Getting started takes just 45 seconds, and Jerry users enjoy an average savings of $800+ per year on car insurance!
View full answer 
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.

Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance

Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance

√
No long forms
√
No spam or unwanted phone calls
√
Quotes from top insurance companies
Find insurance savings