Nissan Xterra
2nd gen 4x4, 2005–15

Factory gearing, tires, angles and brakes for the Xterra, 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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106.3 in wheelbase · 30.7 in front · 41.3 in rear overhang

Stock tireP265/70R1630.6 in tall

Axle ratio3.133–3.692Factory, by trim

Crawl ratio42.3:1Best trim: X / S 4x4, 6-speed manual

Angles32 · 25 · 28.8°Approach, breakover, departure

Clearance9.5 in8.3 to 9.5 in by trim

Highway mpg20EPA

Tire upgrades, worked out

X / S 4x4, 6-speed manual, 3.692s, from P265/70R16

Tire	Height	Under the diffs	Speedo at 65	RPM at 65	Gears for daily	Open
265/75R16	31.6 in	+0.5 in	63 mph	1,960	Keep 3.692s	Open →
285/75R16	32.8 in	+1.1 in	61 mph	1,889	4.11	Open →
33x10.50R16	33.0 in	+1.2 in	60 mph	1,880	4.11	Open →
255/85R16	33.1 in	+1.2 in	60 mph	1,876	4.11	Open →
315/75R16	34.6 in	+2.0 in	57 mph	1,793	4.11	Open →
35x12.50R16	35.0 in	+2.2 in	57 mph	1,772	4.56	Open →

Stock turns 2,027 rpm at 65 in top gear. Flotation sizes are nominal; most measure a little short mounted.

Trims

6 we have figures for

Trim	Tire	Transmission	Axle	Angles	Clearance	Open
X / S 4x4, 6-speed manual	P265/70R16	6-speed manual	3.692	32 · 25 · 28.8	9.1 in	Use →
X / S 4x4, 5-speed auto	P265/70R16	5-speed automatic	3.133	32 · 25 · 28.8	9.1 in	Use →
PRO-4X 4x4 (2011-15), 6-speed manual	P265/75R16	6-speed manual	3.692	33.2 · 24 · 29.4	9.5 in	Use →
PRO-4X 4x4 (2011-15), 5-speed auto	P265/75R16	5-speed automatic	3.357	33.2 · 24 · 29.4	9.5 in	Use →
Off-Road 4x4 (2005-10)	P265/75R16	6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic	—	33 · 24 · 29	9.5 in	Use →
SE 4x4 (2005-10), 5-speed auto	P265/65R17	5-speed automatic	—	30.5 · 25^* · 27.3	8.3 in	Use →

* The maker doesn’t publish this figure for that trim, so it shows the closest trim’s (same tire where we have one), or a close relative’s that shares the same body or front end. Hover the star to see which.

Size

Wheelbase: 106.3 in
Front overhang: 30.7 in
Rear overhang: 41.3 in
Height: 74 in
Body: SUV
Stock tires: P265/65R17, P265/70R16, P265/75R16

Transmissions and low range

6-speed manual (FS6R31A): 4.368 · 2.518 · 1.743 · 1.283 · 1 · 0.769
5-speed automatic (RE5R05A, N50 ratios): 3.842 · 2.353 · 1.529 · 1 · 0.839
Low range, n50-tc: 2.625:1

Axles

Front: Nissan R180A IFS
Rear: Nissan M226 (Dana 44-based), e-locker on Off-Road/PRO-4X
3.133 ratio: X / S 4x4, 5-speed auto
3.357 ratio: PRO-4X 4x4 (2011-15), 5-speed auto
3.692 ratio: X / S 4x4, 6-speed manual, PRO-4X 4x4 (2011-15), 6-speed manual
Ratios made for it: 3.73 · 4.11 · 4.56

Brakes

Front rotor: 11.65 in, 296 mm
Front caliper piston: 45.7 mm
Rear rotor: 11.24 in, 285 mm
Rear: disc

Suspension

Front: double wishbone IFS, coilovers
Rear: leaf springs, solid axle
Rear layout: Leaf springs

Fuel economy

EPA highway, automatic: 20 mpg
EPA highway, manual: 20 mpg
Rated years: 2005–2015, 4WD

Aftermarket bumpers

5 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 Xterra sees how it does on their tires and lift.

Front 3

ARB Deluxe Winch Bumper, 2005-2015 Nissan Xterra (3438270)$1,396 · winch ready
Expedition One Nissan Xterra Trail Series Front Bumper150 lb · $1,500 · winch ready
Hefty Fab 2005-2015 Nissan Xterra Front Bumper (Hybrid Tube, High Clearance Steel, and Aluminum versions)$1,795 · winch ready

Rear 2

Every calculator, set up for the Xterra

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 Xterra ranks against every stock truck.See where it ranks

Source: usa.nissannews.com. Same D40-family driveline as the Frontier; front R180A gear sets are the limiting factor.

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 Xterra2nd gen 4x4, 2005–15