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2001 Nissan Maxima tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 2001 trim.

Tires for the 2001 Nissan Maxima

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

  1. 205/65R16 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · Europe, Middle East
    Check price on Amazon · 205/65R16
  2. 225/50R17 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 1 · USA
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  3. 205/65R15 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · USA
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Also listed: 215/55R16 215/55R17

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Trims sold in 2001
5
Generation
V (A33) sold in 3 market versions

5 trims sold in 2001

Sold in 3 market versions with different tire sizes. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

Nissan Maxima V (A33)

2000–2003 5 trims

Europe

2 trims
Maxima QX 2.0 +1 variant 138 hp · 2.0L VQ20DE V6 205/65R16 94V 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: QX 3.0

Generation
A33 · 2000–2003
Market
Europe
Power
138 hp
Engine
2.0L VQ20DE V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 205/65R16 Wheels 16x6 ET40 · 5x114.3 · 66.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/65R16 94VRim 16x6 ET40 5x114.335 psi
215/55R16 93VRim 16x6 ET40 5x114.336 psi
215/55R17 93VRim 17x7 ET40 5x114.336 psi

How to read 94V: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

USA

2 trims
Maxima 3.0 227 hp · V6 225/50R17 93V 1 fitment
Generation
A33 · 2000–2003
Market
USA
Power
227 hp
Engine
V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/50R17 Wheels 17x7 ET45 · 5x114.3 · 66.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 93VRim 17x7 ET45 5x114.329 psi

How to read 93V: 93 is the load index (up to 1,433 lb / 650 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Maxima 3.0 222 hp · V6 205/65R15 92H 3 fitments
Generation
A33 · 2000–2003
Market
USA
Power
222 hp
Engine
V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 205/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET40 · 5x114.3 · 66.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/65R15 92HRim 15x6 ET40 5x114.329 psi
215/55R16 91HRim 16x6.5 ET45 5x114.333 psi
225/50R17 93VRim 17x7 ET45 5x114.332 psi

How to read 92H: 92 is the load index (up to 1,389 lb / 630 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Middle East

1 trim
Maxima QX 3.0 227 hp · 3.0L VQ30DE V6 205/65R16 94V 3 fitments
Generation
A33 · 2000–2003
Market
Middle East
Power
227 hp
Engine
3.0L VQ30DE V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 205/65R16 Wheels 16x6 ET40 · 5x114.3 · 66.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/65R16 94VRim 16x6 ET40 5x114.335 psi
215/55R16 93VRim 16x6 ET40 5x114.336 psi
215/55R17 93VRim 17x7 ET40 5x114.336 psi

How to read 94V: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET40 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.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 2001
5
Generation
V (A33) sold in 3 market versions
Other years
All years (1981–2023)

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