2020–2025 B18 (8th generation)
2020–2025 Nissan Sentra Tire Sizes, Pressure and Bolt Pattern
Every one of 3 factory tire sizes fitted to the 2020–2025 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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2020–2025 Nissan Sentra factory tire sizes
Verified| Trim / wheels | Tire size | Pressure (F/R) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| S, SV (16-in) | 205/60R16 | 33 psi | N/A |
| SV with Premium Package (17-in) | 215/50R17 | 33 psi | N/A |
| SR (18-in) | 215/45R18 | 33 psi | N/A |
2020–2025 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 2020 through 2025 — the B18 (8th generation), compact sedan (independent rear suspension). 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 2020–2025 Nissan Sentra
- 2020Generation launch: 2.2 in wider, independent rear suspension, 149-hp MR20DD, CVT only, Safety Shield 360 standard
- 2023Minor equipment shuffle; last pre-facelift year
- 2024Facelift: new front fascia and grille, updated wheels and infotainment, slightly better EPA ratings; mechanical specs carry over
- 2025Carryover year, final year of the B18 covered here (an all-new Sentra follows for 2026)
2020–2025 Nissan Sentra tire sizes: common questions
What size tires does a 2020–2025 Nissan Sentra take?
- It varies by trim and wheel size, 3 factory fitments exist, from 205/60R16 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 2020–2025 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 2020–2025 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 2020–2025 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 2020–2025 Nissan Sentra come with a spare tire?
- T125/70D16 compact spare at 60 psi.
Sources
- 2021 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual (capacities, NS-3, bulbs, schedule, CR2032, tires)
- NHTSA recall 23V-581, tie rod assembly, 2020–2022 Sentra
- NHTSA recalls, 2024/2025 Sentra (driveshaft 24V-304, 26V-410)
- AMSOIL lookup, 2020 Sentra 2.0L MR20DD (0W-20, drain plug 22–29 ft-lb)
- KBB / Car and Driver, 2020 Sentra specs (149 hp, 3,047 lb curb weight)
- Go-Parts, 2020–2025 Sentra rear brakes (260mm discs SV/SR, drums S)
- Nissan parts, 15208-65F0E oil filter
- fueleconomy.gov, 2021 Sentra EPA ratings