2009 Nissan 350Z Tire Size

The original tire size for your 2009 Nissan 350Z is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of the best Nissan 350Z tire size.

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245/45R18 96W(Rear)

Simplified Size:  225-45-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2009 Nissan 350Z is 225/45R18 91W (Front).  A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Nissan 350Z's tire size is shown below.

245

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 245 millimeters.

18

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter.

96

This tire has a load index of 96, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1562 pounds (710 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

45

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 45%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 45% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 110 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
W

This tire has a speed rating of W, which means 167 mph (270 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Trim Options:

EnthusiastGrand TouringTouring

225/45R18 91W(Front)

Simplified Size:  245-45-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2009 Nissan 350Z is 225/45R18 91W (Front).  A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Nissan 350Z's tire size is shown below.

225

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

18

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter.

91

This tire has a load index of 91, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1353 pounds (615 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

45

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 45%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 45% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 101 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
W

This tire has a speed rating of W, which means 167 mph (270 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.