2012 L32 (4th generation, final year)
2012 Nissan Altima Tire Sizes, Pressure and Bolt Pattern
Every one of 3 factory tire sizes fitted to the 2012 Nissan Altima, by trim and wheel diameter, with recommended cold pressures. Bolt pattern 5x114.3. Lug nuts torque to 83 lb-ft.
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2012 Nissan Altima factory tire sizes
High confidence| Trim / wheels | Tire size | Pressure (F/R) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5, 2.5 S, 2.5 SL (16-in) | 215/60R16 | 32 psi | 94T |
| 2.5 S with 17-in alloy package | 215/55R17 | 33 psi | N/A |
| 3.5 SR (18-in) | 235/45R18 | 33 psi | N/A |
2012 Nissan Altima bolt pattern and lug nut torque
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x114.3 |
| Lug nut torque | 83 lb-ft |
| Spare tire | Compact temporary spare under trunk floor |
Tighten in a star pattern with a torque wrench, then re-check after roughly 50 miles. Wheels seat as they are driven. An impact gun routinely overshoots the figure above by 100 lb-ft or more, which warps rotors and stretches studs.
Which Nissan Altima model years does this cover?
These tire sizes specifications apply to every Nissan Altima built from 2012 through 2012 — the L32 (4th generation, final year), mid-size sedan (coupe continued separately through 2013). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2012 Nissan Altima
- 2012Final year of the L32 sedan (2007–2012 design); the all-new L33 replaced it for 2013. The two-door Altima coupe continued on this platform through 2013.
2012 Nissan Altima tire sizes: common questions
What size tires does a 2012 Nissan Altima take?
- It varies by trim and wheel size, 3 factory fitments exist, from 215/60R16 up. Check the placard on the driver's door jamb for the size your specific vehicle left the factory with.
What is the bolt pattern on a 2012 Nissan Altima?
- 5x114.3. That is the figure you need when shopping for aftermarket wheels; centre bore and offset still have to match separately.
What should the tire pressure be on a 2012 Nissan Altima?
- 32 PSI front and rear, measured cold. The number moulded into the tire sidewall is the tire's maximum, not the vehicle's recommendation. Do not inflate to it.
What is the lug nut torque for a 2012 Nissan Altima?
- 83 lb-ft, tightened in a star pattern with a torque wrench. Impact guns routinely overshoot this by 100 lb-ft or more, which warps rotors and stretches studs.
Does the 2012 Nissan Altima come with a spare tire?
- Compact temporary spare under trunk floor.
Sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle, 2012 Nissan Altima (11V-371, 12V-055, 12V-494)
- Nissan parts catalog, 15208-9E01A oil filter fitment 1998–2012 Altima
- TirePressure.org, 2012 Nissan Altima placard pressures
- HID Nation, 2012 Nissan Altima bulb sizes
- fueleconomy.gov, 2012 Nissan Altima EPA ratings
- Nissan Altima Forum, 2012 vs 2013 oil viscosity (5W-30 vs 0W-20)