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1997 Nissan Maxima Tire Size

Your Nissan was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 1997 Nissan Maxima, we first need to determine your rim size.  Please review the information below.

How to Determine Rim Size

Check your existing tires.  Your Nissan Maxima's rim size is the number to the right of the R.  In the example pictured here, the tire size fits 16-inch rims.

How to determine rim size

Rim Size Selection

Now that you know your rim size, make a selection below to filter your results.

15-Inch Rims

1997 Nissan Maxima

 

The original tire size for your 1997 Nissan Maxima is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Nissan Maxima's' tire size.

The original tire size for your 1997 Nissan Maxima is P205/65R15 92H.  A color-coded explanation of the 1997 Nissan Maxima's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
205

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 205 millimeters.

15

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 15 inches in diameter.

92

This tire has a load index of 92, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1386 pounds (630 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

65

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 65%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 65% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 133 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
H

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.

16-Inch Rims

1997 Nissan Maxima

 

The original tire size for your 1997 Nissan Maxima is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Nissan Maxima's' tire size.

The original tire size for your 1997 Nissan Maxima is P215/55R16 91H.  A color-coded explanation of the 1997 Nissan Maxima's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
215

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 215 millimeters.

16

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter.

91

This tire has a load index of 91, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1353 pounds (615 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

55

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 55%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 55% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 118 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
H

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.