1993 Nissan NX2000 tire sizes & fitment
Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 1993 Nissan NX2000, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly.
Approved fitments
| Tire size | Rim size | PCD (bolt pattern) | Offset | Load index | Speed rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/55R14 OEM | R14 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 285/75R16 OEM | R16 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 265/70R17 OEM | R17 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 285/70R17 OEM | R17 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 275/70R18 OEM | R18 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 275/60R20 OEM | R20 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Compatible alternative sizes for 195/55R14
Sizes within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter safe-fit tolerance. Each row links to the size's own page.
| Alternative size | %Δ OD | Category | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
165/65R14 |
0.00% | winter narrower | Safe |
205/40R16 |
0.05% | plus 2 | Safe |
215/50R14 |
0.09% | wider | Safe |
185/65R13 |
0.11% | winter narrower | Safe |
165/50R16 |
0.23% | plus 2 | Safe |
For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 195/55R14 upsize options. To check an arbitrary size pair, use the tire compatibility calculator.
Check a different size against this vehicle
Type any tire size below — we'll compute its overall-diameter delta against the OEM 195/55R14 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.
Common upgrade paths
- Plus-1: 175/55R15 — one rim size up, 0.60% OD change. Sharper steering, mild ride penalty, modest cost premium.
- Plus-2: 205/40R16 — two rim sizes up, 0.05% OD change. Noticeable ride penalty, higher pothole risk, meaningful tire-cost premium.
Use the plus-size calculator to evaluate any rim step against the OEM size.
How to choose tires for the 1993 Nissan NX2000 Base-Model
The 1993 Nissan NX2000 Base-Model ships from the factory on 195/55R14 tires mounted on R14 wheels. 6 approved fitments are documented for this model year, allowing some flexibility between performance, comfort, and winter compounds. The Compatible alternative sizes table above lists every safe substitution within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter tolerance.
Tire choice on the Nissan NX2000 comes down to three trade-offs that matter more than brand loyalty: load index (must equal or exceed the OEM number), speed rating (must match or exceed the placard), and UTQG treadwear (higher means longer life, lower usually means stickier rubber). Owners replacing factory tires with the same compound class, for example all-season for all-season, generally see no change in ride characteristics or fuel economy. Switching categories (performance summer to all-season touring, for example) is where the trade-offs show up at the contact patch.
For 1993 Nissan NX2000 Base-Model owners considering a plus-size upgrade, the safer option is a Plus-1 step (one rim size up with a 10-point aspect drop and ~10 mm of additional section width). Plus-2 is technically viable on this chassis if the alternative-sizes table lists a Plus-2 candidate within tolerance, but expect a meaningful ride-harshness penalty and a tire-cost premium of 30–60% per tire relative to the OEM fitment. For winter use the recommended pattern is one width step down (e.g. from a 235 to a 225) with the aspect ratio bumped up to preserve overall diameter — narrower tires apply higher contact pressure per square inch on snow, which translates directly into shorter braking distances. The plus-size calculator evaluates any specific rim step against this OEM size.
Before purchasing, verify the tire size on the driver-door placard of your specific 1993 Nissan NX2000 Base-Model, since trim levels and option packages can shift the original fitment from what is documented here. The placard reading is the authoritative source per FMVSS 110, and dealers will reference the placard rather than aftermarket catalogs when validating warranty claims.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources for this page
- Vehicle owner's manual tire & wheel placard — door-jamb placard on the Nissan NX2000 is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
- NHTSA SaferCar — recall lookup for the 1993 Nissan NX2000.
- ETRTO 2024 Standards Manual §2.3 — overall-diameter math used for the alternative-size verdicts above.
- Tire & Rim Association 2025 Yearbook — load-index to maximum-load reference.
Last verified 2026-05-17.