Nissan Pathfinder
R51 4x4, 2005–12

Factory gearing, tires, angles and brakes for the Pathfinder, and what the usual upgrades do to it. Every number is from the maker's own figures unless the calculators say otherwise. A few figures here are still waiting on a factory document; the calculators mark them.

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112.2 in wheelbase · 32.7 in front · 43.3 in rear overhang

Angles33 · 24 · 26°Approach, breakover, departure

Clearance9.2 in8.7 to 9.2 in by trim

Highway mpg19EPA

Trims

5 we have figures for

Trim	Tire	Axle	Angles	Clearance	Open
XE / S V6 4x4	P245/75R16	—	33 · 24 · 26	8.7 in	Use →
SE V6 4x4 (2005-07)	P265/70R16	—	33 · 24 · 26	8.8 in	Use →
SE Off-Road V6 4x4 (2005-07)	P265/75R16	—	33 · 24 · 26	9.2 in	Use →
LE 4x4 (2005-07) / SE / SV 4x4 (2008-12)	P265/65R17	—	28.5 · 22.8 · 24.3	9.0 in	Use →
LE V6 / LE V8 4x4 (2008-12)	P265/60R18	—	28.5 · 22.7 · 22.6	8.9 in	Use →

Size

Wheelbase: 112.2 in
Front overhang: 32.7 in
Rear overhang: 43.3 in
Height: 70 in
Body: SUV
Stock tires: P245/75R16, P265/60R18, P265/65R17, P265/70R16, P265/75R16

Axles

Front: Nissan IFS front (D40 family)
Rear: Nissan solid rear, independent-link coil

Brakes

Front rotor: 11.65 in, 296 mm
Front caliper piston: 45.7 mm
Rear rotor: 12.11 in, 308 mm
Rear: disc

Suspension

Front: double wishbone IFS, coilovers
Rear: independent double wishbone, coil springs
Rear layout: Independent

Fuel economy

EPA highway: 19 mpg
Rated years: 2005–2012, 4WD

Aftermarket bumpers

2 listed

Makers almost never publish angles, bottom heights or how far a bumper tucks, so these fill in as owners measure them. Measured yours? Add it on the rig page and every owner of this Pathfinder sees how it does on their tires and lift.

Front 2

ARB Deluxe Combination Bull Bar, 2008-2012 Pathfinder R51 (3438290)$1,596 · winch ready
Fabryka 4x4 Front Bumper Nissan Pathfinder / Navara D40 05-10winch ready

Rear

None listed yet.

Every calculator, set up for the Pathfinder

Tire sizeBigger tires: speedo, clearance, angles and brakes.Compare tires RegearHighway RPM on every ratio and mpg.Pick your gears Crawl ratioHow slow it creeps, against other trucks.Work out crawl SpeedometerWhat it really reads on new tires.Fix your speedo LinksAnti-squat and what a lift does to it.Check your links Your rigBuild sheet and measured angles.Start a build sheet LeaderboardsWhere the Pathfinder ranks against every stock truck.See where it ranks

Source: usa.nissannews.com.

Use at your own risk. These calculators are here to help you plan and to inform your decisions, not to sign off on a build. Many numbers are estimates worked out from factory figures, and some factory figures are not yet confirmed. Check every number against your own truck, its manuals and a qualified shop before you buy parts, cut, weld, lift, regear or drive on it. Long Range Desert Tools is not liable for anything you do based on these calculators or their results. The full terms are in our policies.

Nissan PathfinderR51 4x4, 2005–12