2013–2019 B17 (7th generation)
2013–2019 Nissan Sentra Tire Sizes, Pressure and Bolt Pattern
Every one of 4 factory tire sizes fitted to the 2013–2019 Nissan Sentra, by trim and wheel diameter, with recommended cold pressures. Bolt pattern 5x114.3. Lug nuts torque to 83 lb-ft.
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2013–2019 Nissan Sentra factory tire sizes
Verified| Trim / wheels | Tire size | Pressure (F/R) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| S, SV (16-in) | P205/55R16 | 33 psi | N/A |
| FE+ S / FE+ SV (16-in low-rolling-resistance, 2013–2015) | P205/55R16 | 36 psi | N/A |
| SR, SR Turbo, SL (17-in) | 205/50R17 | 33 psi | N/A |
| NISMO (18-in) | 215/45R18 | 33 psi | N/A |
2013–2019 Nissan Sentra bolt pattern and lug nut torque
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x114.3 |
| Lug nut torque | 83 lb-ft |
| Spare tire | T125/70D16 compact spare at 60 psi |
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 Sentra model years does this cover?
These tire sizes specifications apply to every Nissan Sentra built from 2013 through 2019 — the B17 (7th generation), compact sedan. 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 2013–2019 Nissan Sentra
- 2013Generation launch, 150 lb lighter than the B16, 1.8L MRA8DE with CVT or 6MT, FE+ aero-economy trims
- 2014Revised CVT calibration, steering, and suspension tuning for a smoother, more responsive drive; powertrain otherwise unchanged
- 2015Chassis retuned again for improved refinement, per Nissan; powertrain carries over unchanged from 2014
- 2016Facelift: new front/rear fascias and lights, available LED low beams (SL), updated steering/suspension tune, added driver-assist options
- 2017SR Turbo (188-hp 1.6L MR16DDT) and NISMO join the lineup; 1.8L re-rated to 124 hp (CVT)
- 2018Automatic Emergency Braking made standard
- 2019Final B17 year; SR Turbo and NISMO's last year, the last factory-hot Sentra to date
2013–2019 Nissan Sentra tire sizes: common questions
What size tires does a 2013–2019 Nissan Sentra take?
- It varies by trim and wheel size, 4 factory fitments exist, from P205/55R16 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 2013–2019 Nissan Sentra?
- 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 2013–2019 Nissan Sentra?
- 33 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 2013–2019 Nissan Sentra?
- 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 2013–2019 Nissan Sentra come with a spare tire?
- T125/70D16 compact spare at 60 psi.
Sources
- 2017 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual (oil, capacities, NS-3, tires, bulbs, CR2025)
- 2013 Sentra Factory Service Manual, Engine Lubrication (4.0 L with filter)
- BBB National Programs, Nissan CVT Stringer class action (2013–2017 Sentra, 84 mo/84k)
- Martinez v. Nissan CVT settlement (2018–2019 Sentra, 24 mo/24k extension)
- NHTSA recall 16V-244, occupant classification system
- NHTSA recall 21V-135, brake light switch, 2016–2019 Sentra
- Nissan parts. 15208-65F0E oil filter (fits 1995–2021 Sentra)
- CarComplaints, 2013 Sentra CVT transmission failure
- fueleconomy.gov, 2014/2017 Sentra EPA ratings