2005 Nissan Frontier Tire Size

Your Nissan was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 2005 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

2005 Nissan Frontier

 

The original tire size for your 2005 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 Cab

P235/75R15 105S

Simplified Size:  235-75-15

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2005 Nissan Frontier is P235/75R15 105S.  A color-coded explanation of the 2005 Nissan Frontier's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
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.

105

This tire has a load index of 105, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2035 pounds (925 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 176 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

2005 Nissan Frontier

 

There are multiple tire sizes for your 2005 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 2005 Nissan Frontier.

Trim Options:

SE Crew CabSE King Cab

P265/70R16 111S

Simplified Size:  265-70-16

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2005 Nissan Frontier is P265/70R16 111S.  A color-coded explanation of the 2005 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.

Trim Options:

Nismo Off-Road Crew CabNismo Off-Road King Cab

P265/75R16 114T

Simplified Size:  265-75-16

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2005 Nissan Frontier is P265/75R16 114T.  A color-coded explanation of the 2005 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.

114

This tire has a load index of 114, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2596 pounds (1180 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 198 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
T

This tire has a speed rating of T, which means 118 mph (190 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

17-Inch Rims

2005 Nissan Frontier

 

The original tire size for your 2005 Nissan Frontier is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Nissan Frontier's' tire size.

Trim Options:

LE Crew CabLE King Cab

P265/65R17 110S

Simplified Size:  265-65-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2005 Nissan Frontier is P265/65R17 110S.  A color-coded explanation of the 2005 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.

17

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter.

110

This tire has a load index of 110, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2332 pounds (1060 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 172 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.