1999 Nissan Quest Tire Size

Your Nissan was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 1999 Nissan Quest, we first need to determine your rim size.  Please review the information below.

How to Determine Rim Size

Check your existing tires.  Your Nissan Quest'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

1999 Nissan Quest

 

The original tire size for your 1999 Nissan Quest is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Nissan Quest's' tire size.

Trim Options:

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P215/70R15 97S

Simplified Size:  215-70-15

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 1999 Nissan Quest is P215/70R15 97S.  A color-coded explanation of the 1999 Nissan Quest'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.

15

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

97

This tire has a load index of 97, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1606 pounds (730 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 150 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

1999 Nissan Quest

 

The original tire size for your 1999 Nissan Quest is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Nissan Quest's' tire size.

Trim Options:

GLEGXESE

P225/60R16 97T

Simplified Size:  225-60-16

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 1999 Nissan Quest is P225/60R16 97T.  A color-coded explanation of the 1999 Nissan Quest'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.

16

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

97

This tire has a load index of 97, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1606 pounds (730 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 135 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.