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- https://tireterrain.com/best-all-terrain-tires-for-snow/
- https://tireterrain.com/best-1-2-ton-truck-tires/
- https://tireterrain.com/best-3-4-ton-truck-tires/
- https://tireterrain.com/best-rt-tires/
- https://tireterrain.com/best-tires-for-snow-plowing/
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- https://tireterrain.com/best-285-70r17-all-terrain-tires/
- https://tireterrain.com/best-275-55r20-all-terrain-tires/
- https://tireterrain.com/best-275-65r18-all-terrain-tires/
Want to learn more about all-terrain tires:
- https://tireterrain.com/highway-tires-vs-all-terrain-vs-mud-terrain/
- https://tireterrain.com/all-season-vs-all-terrain-tires/
- https://tireterrain.com/tire-load-index-and-load-range/
- https://tireterrain.com/lt-tires-vs-passenger-tires/
- https://tireterrain.com/are-all-terrain-tires-good-for-daily-driving/
- https://tireterrain.com/are-all-terrain-tires-good-in-snow/
- https://tireterrain.com/are-all-terrain-tires-loud/
- https://tireterrain.com/how-long-do-all-terrain-tires-last/
- https://tireterrain.com/are-all-terrain-tires-good-in-rain/
- https://tireterrain.com/off-road-tire-pressure-load-range-for-every-rig/
bought XL tires for my Nissan Rogue in 18 inch. The same tire was offered in SL and the price was the same. The XL handles like a dream and straight line performance is noticeably better. The disadvantate is the ride. Over larger bumps and patches they can be harsh and tend to hobby horse over big bumps. I went from 225 60 18 to 235 but i dont think that made much of a difference in the ride. The XL is noticeably harsher over bumps. If my wife doesnt like the ride i will take them back while they are still new and get the SL in the same size.
Hello,
Thanks for your comment. What is your inflation pressure? XL tires can hold way much air inside. If your dealer overinflates your tire, that might cause a harsh ride. I guess for Nissan Rogue you’re free to go between 33-41psi. Try something around 33-36 before making a change.
On the other hand, this is expected. If you can’t fix it with inflation pressure, 235 tires can give you slightly better handling. Just letting you know 🙂
Take care,
My 2011 Nissan Frontier SL Crew Cab 4WD needs tires, stock size is 265 60 18. I also have an RV trailer that weighs 4200 lbs dry. The camper will be used 2-3 times a year. Are SL tires safe or should I upgrade the Load Range and Load Index Rating. I’m also considering going to 275 60 18. Recommendations Please.
Hello Dana,
Since you’re using an RV trailer, increasing the tires’ width isn’t a good idea. So, going with 265 60 is better.
About the SL tire question, I don’t think it will be unsafe. Though, XL-rated will offer better handling in your case. Maybe, you may consider this as a term of safety.
If I were you, I’ll prefer XL rated for a new set of tires. But, don’t change your tires just for an SL-XL upgrade.
Dire need of a proofreader on this site. The article display many typos and in some cases poor English; that will send people to other sites. Like me!
Hey Doug,
You’re right. Since I’m not native and this one was one of my first article, it has hugee reading issues.
I’m gonna edit it for you.
Thanks for your comment!