What size tires fit a 2002 Nissan Frontier?

Can I replace tire with different size?

Wheels and tires are not interchangeable words. For instance, your vehicle has a set size of rims, but you can buy different sizes of tires to fit those rims, as long as the middle of the tires is the correct size. That being said, a vehicle with bigger rims will often be able to fit larger tires than other vehicles.

Can I put 16 inch rims on it?

Yes you can fit 16 inch tyres instead of the 17 inch ones just make sure to increase the tyre profile in order to reach the OEM circumference of the wheel your car came with ( if it was fitted with 17 inches from the manufacturer) otherwise you may get speedometer error.

Can you put a smaller tire on a bigger rim?

As a general rule of thumb, it’s safe to fit a tire up to 20 millimeters wider than stock on the original rim. The actual width of the tire will vary depending on the width of the rim: The tire will expand 5 millimeters for every half inch (12.5 millimeters) increase in rim width.

How do I know what size rims will fit my car?

The two easiest ways are to check the sticker plate in your car, it should be located inside the driver side door, or look online for the vehicle specifications for your exact make and model. That should tell you the standard rim size.

What size rims can you put on a Nissan Frontier?

The largest size you can fit on a Nissan Frontier with a stock suspension is 265/75/16. This tire size does not cause any rubbing or requires the trimming of fender liners. The above-mentioned size of 265/75/16 is the largest size you can fit, even with that 2.5″ spacer.

What rims fit a Nissan Frontier?

Types of Rims

• Steel. These wheels are the traditional material for aftermarket wheels.
• Steel Composite. These are a combination of steel and aluminum.
• One-Piece Cast Aluminum. These are the most common type of aftermarket wheels on the market today.
• Forged.
• Billet.
• Modular.
• Konig.
• Motegi Racing.

What happens if you use the wrong size tires?

Effects of Wrong Size Tires Choosing too tall of a tire can result in a vehicle prone to rolling over, a dangerous concern for any driver. Tall tires may also rub against the inside of the wheel well. While not immediately problematic, this rubbing can lead to steering issues over time.

Can you put size 16 tires on 17 rims?

Most likely they do, but some cars have very large diameter discs these days, which require large diameter wheels. If all of these questions have the correct answer, YES, you can safely use your newly acquired wheels, even though they are 1″ smaller in diameter.