1998 Nissan Frontier Tire Size
Your 1998 Nissan Frontier was manufactured with multiple tire sizes. Choose a tire size below to get a color-coded explanation of the differences. Then pick the best tire size for your 1998 Nissan Frontier.
Trim Options:
SE 4x4 King CabXE 4x4 King CabXE 4x4 Reg. Cab
P215/75R15 100
Simplified Size: 215-75-15
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 1998 Nissan Frontier is P215/75R15 100S. A color-coded explanation of the 1998 Nissan Frontier's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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215 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 215 millimeters. | ||||||
15 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 15 inches in diameter. | ||||||
100 | This tire has a load index of 100, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1760 pounds (800 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
75 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 75%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 75% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 161 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 S, which means 111 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |
Trim Options:
SE 4x4 King CabXE 4x4 King CabXE 4x4 Reg. Cab
P235/70R15 102
Simplified Size: 235-70-15
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 1998 Nissan Frontier is P235/70R15 102S. A color-coded explanation of the 1998 Nissan Frontier's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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235 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters. | ||||||
15 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 15 inches in diameter. | ||||||
102 | This tire has a load index of 102, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1870 pounds (850 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
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 164 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 S, which means 111 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |