2001 Nissan Frontier Tire Size

Your Nissan was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 2001 Nissan Frontier, we first need to determine your rim size.  Please review the information below.

How to Determine Rim Size

Check your existing tires.  Your Nissan Frontier'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.

15-Inch Rims

2001 Nissan Frontier

 

The original tire size for your 2001 Nissan Frontier is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Nissan Frontier's' tire size.

Trim Options:

XE 4x2 King CabXE 4x2 Reg. Cab

P225/70R15 100S

Simplified Size:  225-70-15

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2001 Nissan Frontier is P225/70R15 100S.  A color-coded explanation of the 2001 Nissan Frontier's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
225

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 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.

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 157 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.

16-Inch Rims

2001 Nissan Frontier

 

There are multiple tire sizes for your 2001 Nissan Frontier that depend upon the trim level.  Look for your trim level below to get a color-coded explanation of your tire size.  Then pick the best tire size for your 2001 Nissan Frontier.

Trim Options:

SE 4x2 King Cab V6

P255/65R16 106S

Simplified Size:  255-65-16

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2001 Nissan Frontier is P255/65R16 106S.  A color-coded explanation of the 2001 Nissan Frontier's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
255

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 255 millimeters.

16

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

106

This tire has a load index of 106, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2090 pounds (950 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 165 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.

Trim Options:

SE 4x4 King Cab V6

P265/70R16 111S

Simplified Size:  265-70-16

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2001 Nissan Frontier is P265/70R16 111S.  A color-coded explanation of the 2001 Nissan Frontier's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
265

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 265 millimeters.

16

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

111

This tire has a load index of 111, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2398 pounds (1090 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 185 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.