17-inch staggered road setup
- Front
- 17 × 7.5 inch, ET30 · 215/45 R17
- Rear
- 17 × 8.5 inch, ET40 · 235/45 R17
An S15 Owners Club member reports this combination on their car. Check clearance against the actual dampers and brakes.
1999–2002 · coupe
Nissan Silvia S15 wheel fitment
S15 owners commonly use staggered 17 or 18-inch wheels for road and drift builds. The turbo model’s front brakes and the clearance to aftermarket coilovers influence the choice as much as arch position.
5x114.3 bolt pattern · 66.1 mm centre bore · Stock wheels: 15 × 6, 16 × 6.5 inch · Stock tyres: 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16
Updated 2026-10-04 · Medium source confidence. Check your exact trim and market. How we check specs
Quick specs
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern | |
| Stock tyre sizes | |
| Centre bore | 66.1 mm |
| Fastener and thread | Wheel nut, M12x1.25 |
| Tightening torque | Confirm in your handbook |
Stock wheels and tyres
Factory options vary by trim and market. Match your car to the row below and check its tyre placard before using it as a baseline.
| Trim | Axle | Wheel | Tyre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec-S, 15-inch equipment | Front and rear | 15 × 6 inch, ET40 | 195/65 R15 |
| Spec-R | Front and rear | 16 × 6.5 inch, ET45 | 205/55 R16 |
Explained in our guides
Read these before choosing wheels for the Silvia: they explain the offset, fitment and hub numbers in this guide.
- Wheel offset explained: choosing ET without guessingUnderstand positive and negative wheel offset, calculate inner clearance and outer position, and choose an ET using measurements from your own car.
- Flush, poke and tucked fitment: measure the whole tyreUnderstand flush, poked and tucked wheels, calculate how width and offset change the look, and check clearance beyond a parked side-on photograph.
- Hub-centric vs lug-centric wheels: choosing hub ringsLearn what hub rings do, how to specify their inner and outer diameters, and why centring, wheel seats and vibration need separate checks.
Popular community setups
Starting points for a build. Read the notes with each setup, especially if your car is lowered or has different brakes.
18-inch lowered setup
- Front
- 18 × 8.5 inch, ET32 · 225/40 R18
- Rear
- 18 × 9.5 inch, ET38 · 255/35 R18
Documented with Apex coilovers, rolled arches and a 5 mm front spacer, making the front effective offset ET27. Adequate stud engagement is essential.
Width and offset guidance
Offset range
Check the exact setup
There is no confirmed range for this car yet. Compare a known wheel with your proposed size and measure both sides.
Common width limit
Measure before ordering
A maximum width has not been confirmed. Tyre shape, ride height and alignment all change the available space.
These figures belong to the setups described here. Combining the widest wheel with either end of the offset range does not guarantee a safe fit. For how ET moves the wheel in and out, read wheel offset explained; for how far the tyre can sit out, see flush, poke and tucked fitment.
Clearance notes
- The Nissan axle manual specifies 98–118 Nm for the wheel nuts. The 108 Nm quoted in owner discussions falls within that range; the manual range is retained here.
- Spec-R brake clearance depends on spoke shape. A wheel sold with the correct PCD and offset is not automatically compatible.
- The front spacer in the 18-inch example is part of that documented installation, not a requirement for every wheel of that size.
- Check full steering lock and suspension travel with the car loaded. Match wheel load rating, tyre load and speed ratings, fastener seats and brake clearance.
See it on your car.
Upload a photo and start with a look that suits the Silvia. Try the wheels, colour and stance before you spend on parts.
An AI preview shows the look. It cannot verify physical fitment.
Run the numbers
These tools start with the Spec-S, 15-inch equipment front size. Choose your own trim or axle in the calculator if it differs.
Questions
Are S15 Spec-S and Spec-R wheels five-stud?
Yes. Both use 5x114.3 hubs, unlike some earlier naturally aspirated Silvias.
What are the original S15 Spec-R wheel sizes?
16x6.5 ET45 with 205/55 R16 tyres on both axles.
Will 18x9.5 wheels fit an S15?
They are used on modified cars. The documented rear fitment here uses ET38 and 255/35 R18 tyres with rolled arches and coilovers.
What is the Nissan Silvia S15 bolt pattern?
5x114.3, with a 66.1 mm centre bore and M12x1.25 wheel nuts. Check the exact model year and market in the guide.
What size tyres does the Nissan Silvia S15 have?
Factory tyre (tire) sizes for the 1999–2002 Nissan Silvia S15 are 195/65 R15 and 205/55 R16, depending on trim. Your tyre placard shows the size for your car.
What is the Nissan Silvia S15 centre bore?
66.1 mm. Aftermarket wheels with a larger bore need hub-centric rings sized to it.
Specs checked against
- SSR: Nissan wheel matching catalogue
- Kode: Nissan hub and stud fitment
- Nissan: S15 axle service manual
- Silvia Owners Club: wheel-nut torque
- Silvia Owners Club: owner wheel combinations
- Tire Size: Silvia factory fitments by market
- TiKORE: Nissan wheel-nut application guide
- Bridgestone: S15 Spec-S original tyre and rim width
- Cars Japan: S15 Spec-S original wheel dimensions
This guide is a starting point, not a fitment guarantee. Specs can differ by market, trim and previous modifications. Confirm all sizes, clearances and fastener requirements with a qualified wheel and tyre professional before buying or fitting parts.
Related cars
More guides from Nissan or cars with the same bolt pattern. A matching pattern alone does not make a wheel interchangeable.