What is the tire size of the Dongfeng Nissan Sylphy Classic?
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The Dongfeng Nissan Sylphy Classic has three tire sizes: 205/60R16, 215/50R17, and 195/60R16. In 205/60R16, the first number 205 represents the tire width of 205MM, 60 indicates the aspect ratio of the tire section is 60%, meaning the section height is 60% of the width, 16 represents the rim diameter of 16 inches, and the middle letter "R" stands for radial tire. In 215/50R17, the first number 215 represents the tire width of 215MM, 50 indicates the aspect ratio of the tire section is 50%, meaning the section height is 50% of the width, 17 represents the rim diameter of 17 inches, and the middle letter "R" stands for radial tire. In 195/60R16, the first number 195 represents the tire width of 195MM, 60 indicates the aspect ratio of the tire section is 60%, meaning the section height is 60% of the width, 16 represents the rim diameter of 16 inches, and the middle letter "R" stands for radial tire. The Dongfeng Nissan Sylphy Classic uses tire brands such as Dunlop, Maxxis, and Hankook. The spare tire is a non-full-size tire. If you want to replace the tires yourself, you can follow these steps: Take out the spare tire and jack, place the jack under the frame of the tire to be replaced, ensuring the jack touches the metal part of the frame; Raise the jack until it supports the car, the jack should be under the vehicle, check and ensure the jack is at a right angle to the ground; Remove the hubcap, loosen the nuts counterclockwise, do not completely loosen the nuts, just enough to eliminate resistance, when loosening the nuts for the first time, keeping the tire on the ground ensures that the nuts rotate instead of the tire; Turn the nuts counterclockwise until they are loose, repeat this step for all lug nuts, completely remove the nuts; Place the new tire on the hub, carefully align the tire rim with the wheel bolts, install the lug nuts, tighten the nuts by hand until all nuts are hidden, at this point the tire replacement is complete. In addition to the model, the tire also has the following common data: Tire cord material: represented by Chinese pinyin, such as M-cotton cord, R-rayon cord, N-nylon cord, G-steel cord, ZG-steel radial cord tire. Speed rating: indicates the maximum speed at which the tire can carry the specified load under specified conditions. Letters A to Z represent the certified speed ratings of the tire from 4.8km/h to 300km/h. Common speed ratings include: Q: 160km/h; H: 210km/h; V: 240km/h; W: 270km/h; Y: 300km/h; Rim specification: indicates the rim specification compatible with the tire for practical use, such as "Standard rim 5.00F".
Last year, I bought a Dongfeng Nissan Sylphy Classic Edition, which came with original tires sized 195/65 R15. This size is quite common, where 195 indicates the tire width of 195 millimeters, 65 represents the aspect ratio of 65%, and 15 is the rim diameter of 15 inches. It drives comfortably and is fuel-efficient, making it ideal for city commuting. I replaced the tires myself once, opting for Yokohama brand tires, costing over 600 yuan per tire. Remember to check the tire pressure regularly, maintaining it between 2.5-2.8 bar, which can extend the tire's lifespan and enhance safety. If you notice severe wear or a leak, address it promptly at a repair shop—don’t wait for a blowout to panic. Overall, this tire size offers a balanced and practical choice for everyday family vehicles.
