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2012 Nissan GT-R tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 2012 trim.

Tires for the 2012 Nissan GT-R

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

  1. 255/40R20 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · Europe, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 255/40R20
  2. 255/40R20 front + 285/35R20 rear Best-rated standard on 2 trims · USA, Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 255/40R20 front Check price on Amazon · 285/35R20 rear

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Trims sold in 2012
5
Generation
GT-R sold in 3 market versions

5 trims sold in 2012

Sold in 3 market versions with different tire sizes. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Nissan GT-R GT-R

2007–2016 5 trims

Europe

3 trims
GT-R 3.8 532 hp · 3.8L VR38DETT V6 255/40R20 97Y / 285/35R20 100Y 1 fitment
Generation
GT-R · 2007–2016
Market
Europe
Power
532 hp
Engine
3.8L VR38DETT V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 255/40R20 Check price on Amazon · 285/35R20 Wheels 20x9.5 ET45 · 5x114.3 · 66.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front255/40R20 97YRim 20x9.5 ET45 5x114.330 psi
Rear285/35R20 100YRim 20x10.5 ET25 5x114.329 psi

How to read 97Y: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

GT-R 3.8 523 hp · 3.8L VR38 V6 255/40R20 97Y 1 fitment
Generation
GT-R · 2007–2016
Market
Europe
Power
523 hp
Engine
3.8L VR38 V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 255/40R20 Wheels 20x10.5 ET25 · 5x114.3 · 66.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
255/40R20 97YRim 20x10.5 ET25 5x114.329 psi

How to read 97Y: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET25 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

GT-R 3.8 542 hp · 3.8L VR38DETT V6 255/40R20 97Y 1 fitment
Generation
GT-R · 2007–2016
Market
Europe
Power
542 hp
Engine
3.8L VR38DETT V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 255/40R20 Wheels 20x10.5 ET25 · 5x114.3 · 66.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
255/40R20 97YRim 20x10.5 ET25 5x114.330 psi

How to read 97Y: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET25 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Japan

1 trim
GT-R 3.8 (DBA-R35) 542 hp · 3.8L VR38DETT V6 255/40R20 97Y 1 fitment
Generation
GT-R · 2007–2016
Market
Japan
Power
542 hp
Engine
3.8L VR38DETT V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 255/40R20 Wheels 20x10.5 ET25 · 5x114.3 · 66.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
255/40R20 97YRim 20x10.5 ET25 5x114.330 psi

How to read 97Y: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET25 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

1 trim
GT-R 3.8 530 hp · 3.8L V6 255/40R20 97Y / 285/35R20 100Y 1 fitment
Generation
GT-R · 2007–2016
Market
USA
Power
530 hp
Engine
3.8L V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 255/40R20 Check price on Amazon · 285/35R20 Wheels 20x9.5 ET45 · 5x114.3 · 66.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front255/40R20 97YRim 20x9.5 ET45 5x114.329 psi
Rear285/35R20 100YRim 20x10.5 ET25 5x114.329 psi

How to read 97Y: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

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 2012
5
Generation
GT-R sold in 3 market versions
Other years
All years (2007–2025)

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