2013 Nissan versa tire sizes & fitment
Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 2013 Nissan Versa, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly.
Approved fitments
| Tire size | Rim size | PCD (bolt pattern) | Offset | Load index | Speed rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205/45R17 OEM | R17 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Compatible alternative sizes for 205/45R17
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
175/60R16 |
0.02% | winter narrower | Safe |
235/50R15 |
-0.05% | alternative | Safe |
185/50R17 |
0.08% | winter narrower | Safe |
215/55R15 |
0.19% | alternative | Safe |
195/60R15 |
-0.21% | alternative | Safe |
For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 205/45R17 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 205/45R17 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.
Common upgrade paths
- Plus-1: 175/45R18; one rim size up, -0.26% OD change. Sharper steering, mild ride penalty, modest cost premium.
- Plus-2: 225/30R19; two rim sizes up, 0.21% 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 2013 nissan versa sedan-1.6-sv
The 2013 Nissan Versa Sedan-1.6-SV ships from the factory on 205/45R17 tires mounted on R17 wheels. Only one approved fitment is documented for this model year, so replacement options should match the original size exactly unless a plus-size upgrade is being considered. The Compatible alternative sizes table above lists every safe substitution within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter tolerance.
Tire choice on the Nissan Versa 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 2013 Nissan Versa Sedan-1.6-SV 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 2013 Nissan Versa Sedan-1.6-SV, 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.
NHTSA-reported issues for 2013 nissan versa
Top issue category: Tires (General)
Most reported: Tires (General) (1) · TPMS (1)
Reported across: 2013 – 2013 (1 year)
What owners described
Pressure-monitoring (TPMS) fault appears in 32% of these reports; about 13.2× as often as across all tire complaints. Percentages are shares of the 57 reports covering every model year of the Nissan Versa that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.
| Reported problem | This subject | All tire complaints | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure-monitoring (TPMS) fault | 32% | 2% | 13.2× |
| Blowout or sudden deflation | 16% | 20% | 0.8× |
| Loss of control, rollover or collision | 14% | 8% | 1.7× |
| Cracking or dry rot | 9% | 9% | 0.9× |
| Tread or belt separation | 7% | 13% | 0.5× |
| Sidewall failure | 2% | 15% | 0.1× |
Mileage at failure
31 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 12,000 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 3,500 and 57,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Nissan Versa. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.
MY NISSAN VERSA'S FRONT LEFT PASSENGER TIRE WAS LOSING AIR EVERY FEW DAYS. WHEN I TOOK IT TO AN AUTO SHOP NEARBY, THEY FOUND THAT THE ALUMINUM VALVE STEM HAS CRACKED AND THAT'S WHAT IS CAUSING THE LEAK. THIS FAULTY VALVE STEM COULD HAVE LEAD TO TIRE FAILURE AND POTENTIALLY SERIOUS ACCIDENT. PLEASE ADVISE HOW TO GO ABOUT ADDRESSING THIS ISSUE.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN VERSA EQUIPPED WITH BF GOODRICH ALL SEASON RADIAL TIRES, SIZE: 185/65R15. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING OVER A GRAVEL ROAD WHEN THE TIRE BLEW. THE CONTACT TOOK THE TIRE TO DEALER, WHO ADVISED THAT THE THICKNESS OF THE TIRE WAS INADEQUATE AND CAUSED THE TIRE TO BLOW. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 07/16/14 MA
THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR CONTINUALLY LIGHTS UP CAUSING PANIC AND EXTREME INCONVENIENCE. WE NEVER KNOW IF THE TIRES ARE FLAT OR IF IT IS A MALFUNCTION. WE HAVE CHECKED ONLINE AND FOUND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS. WHEN WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WE WERE TOLD THAT WE WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING THE PROBLEM. HOW CAN THIS BE? THE MALFUNCTION IS ALMOST ALWAYS ON THE FREEWAY AND AT VERY DANGEROUS TIMES AND UNSAFE AREAS. THE DEALERSHIP WAS WELL AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT HAD NO INTENTION OF HELPING US. THIS IS SOMETHING NISSAN KNOWS ABOUT, IT IS UNSAFE AND NEEDS TO BE FIXED!
FUZION TOURING 185/65R15 FUZTOUR BLEW OUT ON INTERSTATE 75 NEAR WILDWOOD FLORIDA. DRIVER SIDE FRONT. REPLACED UNDER PRORATED WARRANTY. SECOND TIRE FROM SAME SET BLEW OUT IN A VERY SIMILAR FASHION ON JUNE 6, 2014 ON INTERSTATE 75. LUCKILY, NO ACCIDENT OR INJURY. CONTACTED BRIDGESTONE AND THE TIRE CHOICE WHERE PURCHASED (BY PREVIOUS OWNER). SINCE I AM NOT THE PURCHASER, THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING. MY PRIMARY CONCERN IS THAT TIRES WITH LESS THAN 11,000 MILES BLOW OUT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
Complaints are voluntarily submitted to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation and are not verified by NHTSA; they represent owner-reported problems, not proven defects. Counts can be useful as a relative quality signal across comparable tires or vehicles.
Frequently asked questions
What size tires fit a 2013 Nissan Versa?
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Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 2013 Nissan Versa?
How often should I rotate the tires on my 2013 Nissan Versa?
For broader tire questions; replacement timing, UTQG, EV-specific tires, winter swaps; see the tire FAQ.
Sources for this page
- Vehicle owner's manual tire & wheel placard; door-jamb placard on the Nissan Versa is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
- NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 2013 Nissan Versa.
- 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 2026-09-02.