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Best tires for the Nissan Murano

Top picks across four categories for the Nissan Murano, anchored to the current-generation OEM size 255/55R20. Every recommendation is selected from our 22,000-tire catalog by ranking on UTQG treadwear, mileage warranty, cabin-noise rating, and season class; no commission-weighted reordering.

By Mark Bishop · Last verified 2026-10-07

Daily driver

Best all-season touring

Long warranty, low noise, balanced ride. The one-tire compromise that works for 80% of owners.

Lowest cost per mile

Best budget

Best price-per-warranty-mile in this size. Trade-off is shorter warranty vs premium options, not safety.

Lowest cabin noise

Best quiet

Tread patterns engineered to break up the harmonic peaks that cause highway droning. Pick this if you commute long highway distances daily.

Side-by-side

Pick the trade-off that matches your driving

All-season
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife
Best quiet
Michelin Defender 2
UTQG treadwear820800
Mileage warranty85,000 mi80,000 mi
Cabin noise70 dB68 dB
Season classall-seasonall-season
Typetouringtouring

OEM tire sizes by year

What size does the nissan murano use?

Recommendations on this page are anchored to the latest model-year's OEM size. Confirm yours against the driver-door placard before purchase.

YearOEM size
2003–2024235/65R18Year-specific fitment →
2025–2026255/55R20Year-specific fitment →

How we ranked these tires for the nissan murano

We started with the latest model-year's OEM tire size; 255/55R20; and filtered our catalog of 22,000+ tires to those offered in that exact size. From there, four parallel rankings:

For sedans and compacts, the all-season touring tire below is the best default; long warranty, low cabin noise, reasonable cost per mile. Switch to the quiet pick if highway droning is a deal-breaker; switch to the winter pick if you see significant snow each year. Use the side-by-side comparison above to weigh the trade-offs against your specific driving; highway-heavy, winter-state, performance-oriented, or budget-constrained.

NHTSA-reported issues for nissan murano

29
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Top issue category: TPMS

Most reported: TPMS (15) · Tires (General) (14)

Reported across: 2004 – 2015 (9 years)

What owners described

Pressure-monitoring (TPMS) fault appears in 52% of these reports; about 21.7× as often as across all tire complaints. Percentages are shares of the 25 reports covering every model year of the Nissan Murano that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.

Reported problemThis subjectAll tire complaintsRelative
Pressure-monitoring (TPMS) fault 52% 2% 21.7×
Blowout or sudden deflation 4% 20% 0.2×
Cracking or dry rot 4% 9% 0.4×
Premature or uneven wear 4% 1% 3.1×

Mileage at failure

12 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 52,000 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 9,700 and 159,821 miles.

In owners' own words

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Nissan Murano. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.

PURCHASED THE 2014 NISSAN MURANO NEW FROM NALLEY NISSAN DECATUR, GEORGIA. TIRES WEARING TREAD QUICKLY; 50% AT 12800 MILES. TIRES ARE EASILY PUNCTURED. TWICE THUS FAR. RESEARCHED TO FIND THIS IS COMMON FOR THIS TIRE RESULTING IN SOME CASES TWITH BLOW OUTS. SEE WWW.CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM/TIRES/YOKOHAMA. DURING SERVICING AND TIRE ROTATION, I WAS TOLD THAT THIS TIRE DOESN'T USUALLY COME ON THE MURANO FROM FACTORY AS IT IS CONSIDERED SUB-STANDARD. I WAS TOLD TO INFORM NISSAN. LONG STORY SHORT. BOTH TIRE MANUFACTURER AND NISSAN REFUSED TO ASSIST ME TO REMOVE THESE TIRES. TIRES ARE CONTINUING TO WEAR QUICKLY ON MY FRONT WITH NO ALLIGNMENT PROBLEMS OR ISSUES. A NISSAN SPECIALIST SUGGESTED THAT I CONTACT THE BBB IF I A NOT HAPPY.

NHTSA complaint 1219638 · 2014 vehicle

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TPMS SENSOR NEEDED TO BE RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V393000 (TIRES). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 125,000.

NHTSA complaint 1296453 · 2009 vehicle

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN MURANO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE BATTERY CHARGING WARNING SENSOR INDICATOR SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE LATER SHUT OFF. IN ADDITION, WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM SENSOR INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ALTHOUGH THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE TIRES WAS AS RECOMMENDED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

NHTSA complaint 1362669 · 2009 vehicle

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN MURANO. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER (SHEEHY NISSAN IN GLEN BURNIE, MARYLAND) FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. WHEN THE CONTACT RETRIEVED THE VEHICLE, THE MULTI POINT INSPECTION REPORT STATED THAT TWO OF THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE PREVIOUSLY OCCURRED IN 2015. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN DID NOT QUALIFY FOR THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURED PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: [XXX]. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,785. UPDATED 11/02/17*LJS.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA complaint 1404375 · 2007 vehicle

Complaints are voluntarily submitted to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation and are not verified by NHTSA; they represent owner-reported problems, not proven defects. Counts can be useful as a relative quality signal across comparable tires or vehicles.

FAQ

What's the best all-season tire for the Nissan Murano?
The all-season touring slate above ranks the top options for the 255/55R20 OEM size. The leader is selected by matching nissan-segment fitment, all-season compound class, and premium-brand quality bonus. For most Nissan Murano owners, the all-season touring pick is the best one-tire compromise; long warranty, low noise, reasonable cost per mile.
Should I get a cheaper tire for my Nissan Murano?
The budget slate above ranks tires by cost-per-warranty-mile, ignoring brand premium. The budget pick is genuinely competitive on durability metrics; the trade-off is shorter warranty and slightly higher cabin noise, not actual safety risk. If you drive less than 15,000 miles a year, the budget pick will outlast your replacement window regardless.
Does the Nissan Murano need winter tires?
If you see more than 5 snow days a year or drive at sustained temperatures below 7 °C, yes; winter compounds stay pliable in cold where all-season rubber hardens, which translates directly to shorter braking distances. The winter pick above is 3PMSF severe-snow rated and works for the 255/55R20 OEM fitment. Storage cost is real (4 extra tires somewhere), but the safety margin in winter conditions is substantial.
Can I run a different tire size on my Nissan Murano?
Plus-size and minus-size alternatives within ±3% overall diameter are typically safe per the ETRTO standard. See the 255/55R20 upsize options for the full categorised alternatives table with verdicts.
Where can I buy these tires?
Each tire links to its detail page with live pricing from our online retailer partners. Out-the-door cost (including mount, balance, TPMS service, and disposal) varies by state; use the install cost calculator for a realistic estimate.

Last verified 2026-10-07.