1987 Nissan Maxima Tire Size
The original tire size for your 1987 Nissan Maxima is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of the best Nissan Maxima tire size.
Trim Options:
GXESE
195/60R15 86
Simplified Size: 195-60-15
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 1987 Nissan Maxima is 195/60R15 86H. A color-coded explanation of the 1987 Nissan Maxima's tire size is shown below.
195 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 195 millimeters. | ||||||
15 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 15 inches in diameter. | ||||||
86 | This tire has a load index of 86, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1166 pounds (530 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
60 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 60%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 60% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 117 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |