1990 Nissan Sentra Tire Size

Your Nissan was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 1990 Nissan Sentra, we first need to determine your rim size.  Please review the information below.

How to Determine Rim Size

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

Rim Size Selection

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

13-Inch Rims

1990 Nissan Sentra

 

The original tire size for your 1990 Nissan Sentra is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Nissan Sentra's' tire size.

Trim Options:

XE

175/70 SR13

Simplified Size:  175-70-13

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 1990 Nissan Sentra is 175/70SR13 S.  A color-coded explanation of the 1990 Nissan Sentra's tire size is shown below.

175

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 175 millimeters.

13

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 13 inches in diameter.

70

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 122 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
S

This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 111 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

14-Inch Rims

1990 Nissan Sentra

 

The original tire size for your 1990 Nissan Sentra is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Nissan Sentra's' tire size.

Trim Options:

SE Coupe

185/60R14 82H

Simplified Size:  185-60-14

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 1990 Nissan Sentra is 185/60R14 82H.  A color-coded explanation of the 1990 Nissan Sentra's tire size is shown below.

185

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 185 millimeters.

14

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 14 inches in diameter.

82

This tire has a load index of 82, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1045 pounds (475 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 111 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.