Nissan 280ZX Spare Tires

The Nissan 280ZX used a 4x4.5" (4x114.3 mm) bolt pattern for all models from 1979 to 1983 along with a tire diameter of 24.7" tall. Using a temporary compact spare tire with a diameter close to the standard tire has many benefits, especially for modern vehicle applications.


The tire diameter and the wheel diameter clearance have been taken into account for Nissan 280ZX spare tire selections. In this case, a 135/70R17 temporary spare tire is the recommendation for all applications. We've provided a breakdown by vehicle generation and model specifics to help you find the correct Nissan 280ZX spare tire.

1979-1983 Nissan 280ZX Spare Tires

This generation of the Nissan 280ZX began in 1979 and was available through 1983. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution including Turbo versions.

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare Tire
1983Nissan280ZX
4x4.5"
24.7"
135/70R17 | 24.4"
1982Nissan280ZX
4x4.5"
24.7"
135/70R17 | 24.4"
1981Nissan280ZX
4x4.5"
24.7"
135/70R17 | 24.4"
1980Nissan280ZX
4x4.5"
24.7"
135/70R17 | 24.4"
1979Nissan280ZX
4x4.5"
24.7"
135/70R17 | 24.4"