--- title: "2012 Nissan Altima Tire Size: 215/60R16" description: "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." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012/tires" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 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. **Quick answer**: The 2012 Nissan Altima came with 3 factory tire sizes depending on trim, from 215/60R16 (2.5, 2.5 S, 2.5 SL (16-in)) up. Check the table for your trim. ## 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. 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. - [2012 Altima](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012) ## What changed during the 2012 Nissan Altima | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2012 | Final 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)](https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=nissan&model=altima&modelYear=2012) - [Nissan parts catalog, 15208-9E01A oil filter fitment 1998-2012 Altima](https://parts.nissanusa.com/parts/nissan-oil-filter-152089e01a) - [TirePressure.org, 2012 Nissan Altima placard pressures](https://tirepressure.org/nissan/altima/2012) - [HID Nation, 2012 Nissan Altima bulb sizes](https://www.hidnation.com/pages/2012-nissan-altima) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2012 Nissan Altima EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2012_Nissan_Altima.shtml) - [Nissan Altima Forum, 2012 vs 2013 oil viscosity (5W-30 vs 0W-20)](https://www.altimaforums.net/threads/2013-altima-0w20-or-5w30.7380/) ## Other Nissan Altima generations - [2019-2025 Nissan Altima tire sizes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2019-2025/tires) - [2013-2018 Nissan Altima tire sizes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/tires) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/tires). ## More for the 2012 Nissan Altima - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012/battery) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012/bulbs) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.