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1986 Nissan 300ZX tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt patterns 5x114.3 (USA, Australia) or 4x114.3 (USA, Australia), depending on the market version.

Tires for the 1986 Nissan 300ZX

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

  1. 215/60R15 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · optional on 3 · USA, Australia
    Check price on Amazon · 215/60R15
  2. 225/50R16 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 2 · USA, Australia
    Check price on Amazon · 225/50R16
  3. 195/70R14 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · USA, Australia
    Check price on Amazon · 195/70R14

Also listed: 205/55R16 + 225/50R16 205/55R16

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Trims sold in 1986
8
Generation
I (Z31) sold in 2 market versions

8 trims sold in 1986

Sold in 2 market versions with different tire sizes and bolt patterns. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Nissan 300ZX I (Z31)

1984–1990 8 trims

Australia

4 trims
300ZX 3.0 168 hp · 3.0L VG30E V6 205/55VR16 / 225/50VR16 2 fitments
Generation
Z31 · 1984–1990
Market
Australia
Power
168 hp
Engine
3.0L VG30E V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Check price on Amazon · 225/50R16 Wheels 16x7 ET30 · 5x114.3 · 66.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front205/55VR16Rim 16x7 ET30 5x114.3–
Rear225/50VR16Rim 16x7 ET30 5x114.3–
215/60VR15Rim 15x6.5 ET20 5x114.3–
300ZX 3.0 168 hp · 3.0L VG30E V6 195/70HR14 2 fitments
Generation
Z31 · 1984–1990
Market
Australia
Power
168 hp
Engine
3.0L VG30E V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 195/70R14 Wheels 14x6.5 ET30 · 4x114.3 · 66.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/70HR14Rim 14x6.5 ET30 4x114.3–
215/60VR15Rim 15x6.5 ET30 4x114.3–
300ZX 3.0T 225 hp · 3.0L VG30ET V6 225/50VR16 2 fitments
Generation
Z31 · 1984–1990
Market
Australia
Power
225 hp
Engine
3.0L VG30ET V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/50R16 Wheels 16x7 ET30 · 5x114.3 · 66.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50VR16Rim 16x7 ET30 5x114.3–
225/50VR16Rim 16x8 ET30 5x114.3–
300ZX 3.0T 225 hp · 3.0L VG30ET V6 215/60VR15 2 fitments
Generation
Z31 · 1984–1990
Market
Australia
Power
225 hp
Engine
3.0L VG30ET V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 215/60R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET30 · 5x114.3 · 66.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/60VR15Rim 15x6.5 ET30 5x114.3–
205/55VR16Rim 16x7 ET30 5x114.3–

USA

4 trims
300ZX 3.0 160 hp · 3.0L VG30E V6 215/60HR15 2 fitments
Generation
Z31 · 1984–1990
Market
USA
Power
160 hp
Engine
3.0L VG30E V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 215/60R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET20 · 5x114.3 · 66.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/60HR15Rim 15x6.5 ET20 5x114.3–
225/50VR16Rim 16x7 ET30 5x114.3–
300ZX 3.0 160 hp · 3.0L VG30E V6 195/70SR14 2 fitments
Generation
Z31 · 1984–1990
Market
USA
Power
160 hp
Engine
3.0L VG30E V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 195/70R14 Wheels 14x6.5 ET30 · 4x114.3 · 66.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/70SR14Rim 14x6.5 ET30 4x114.3–
215/60HR15Rim 15x6.5 ET10 4x114.3–
300ZX 3.0T 200 hp · 3.0L VG30ET V6 215/60HR15 2 fitments
Generation
Z31 · 1984–1990
Market
USA
Power
200 hp
Engine
3.0L VG30ET V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 215/60R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET10 · 5x114.3 · 66.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/60HR15Rim 15x6.5 ET10 5x114.3–
225/50VR16Rim 16x7 ET20 5x114.3–
300ZX 3.0T 200 hp · 3.0L VG30ET V6 225/50VR16 2 fitments
Generation
Z31 · 1984–1990
Market
USA
Power
200 hp
Engine
3.0L VG30ET V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/50R16 Wheels 16x7 ET30 · 5x114.3 · 66.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50VR16Rim 16x7 ET30 5x114.3–
225/50VR16Rim 16x8 ET30 5x114.3–
What these columns mean
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Staggered
A wider tire on the rear axle than the front. Front-to-back rotation is not possible.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 1986
8
Generation
I (Z31) sold in 2 market versions
Other years
All years (1984–1996)

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