Nissan Skyline Tyres

Find the best classic tyres for every Nissan Skyline model from 1957 to 1998

Nissan Skyline 1957–1998

1963 Mk1 Prince Skyline Sport Coupe

Nissan Skyline Mk1 ALSID-1/BLRA-3 Tyres (1957–1963)

• The Nissan Skyline 1500 Standard and 1500 Deluxe were originally fitted with 640 - 14 crossply tyres. The ideal radial replacement size is 165 R14. The recommended classic tyre for these models is the 165 HR 14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67.
• For a wider, lower-profile tyre option to 165 R14 tyres, 185/70 R14 tyres can be fitted. In this size, longstone recommends the 185/70 VR 14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36.
• The Nissan Skyline Sport Coupe and Convertible (BLRA-3) were fitted with 560 - 13 crossply tyres. While the 5.60 x 13 Camac tyre is available, the tyre Longstone recommends as the best Skyline Sport classic tyre is the 165 R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36. The 165 HR 13 Michelin XAS FF is also a great option.
• A low-profile alternative to 165 R13 tyres is 185/70 R13. In this size we recommend the 185/70 VR 13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36.

1964 Mk2 Nissan Skyline GT S54

Nissan Skyline Mk2 Tyres S50/S54 (1963–1968)

• The Nissan Skyline 1500 Deluxe fitted 590 - 13 crossply tyres. Though we have the 5.90 x 13 Camac, we recommend switching to 165 R13 radials.
• Our recommended 165 R13 classic tyre for the Skyline 1500 Deluxe is the 165 R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36.
• The 1965 Nissan Skyline 2000GT was fitted with 560 - 13 crossply tyres. The recommended classic radial tyre for the Skyline 2000GT is the 165 R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36.
• Export and derivative models such as the Prince Skyline 1900 were fitted with 590 - 13 (5.90 x 13 Camac) or 600 - 13 crossply tyres which are no longer produced. The recommended classic tyre for these Skylines is the 165 R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36.
• For a wider, low profile tyre than the original size, 185/70 VR 13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36 tyres can be fitted.

1972 Mk3 Nissan Skyline Hardtop 2000 GT-R

Nissan Skyline Mk3 C10 Tyres (1968–1972)

• The Nissan Skyline 1500/1600 Deluxe fitted 560 - 13 crossply tyres. The recommended classic tyre is the 165 R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36.
• The Nissan Skyline 1800/2000 GT models were fitted with 645 - 14 crossply tyres. The best radial equivalent for this size is 185 R14.
• The tyre Longstone recommends for these Skylines is the 185 HR 14 Michelin MXV-P.
• The Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R (PGC10 sedan and KPGC10 coupe, affectionately dubbed “Hakosuka”, meaning “Box Skyline”) was also fitted with 645 - 14 crossply tyres. Our recommended Skyline GT-R classic tyre is the 185 HR 14 Michelin MXV-P.
• A low-profile alternative to 185 R14 tyres is 205/70 R14. In this size our recommended tyre is the 205/70 WR 14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36.

1975 Nissan Skyline-HT-2000 GTX S

Nissan Skyline Mk4 C110 Tyres (1972–1977)

• Base Nissan Skyline C110 models such as the 1600 and 1800 were fitted with 600 - 13 crossply or 165 R13 radial tyres. The recommended classic tyre for 4th gen base Skyline is the 165 R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36.
• The Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R (KPGC110 “Kenmeri”) was fitted with 175 R14 radial tyres. The recommended Skyline GT-R classic tyre is the 175HR14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67. The 175 HR 14 Michelin XAS is also a very good tyre.
• The Nissan Skyline 2000 GT carburettor model shared the same 175 R14 fitment. Our recommended classic tyre is again the 175HR14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67.
• The Nissan Skyline 2000 GTX-E also fitted 175 R14 tyres. The tyre Longstone recommends for this model is the 175HR14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67.
• For 175 R14 tyres, 195/70 R14 is the alternative size. In this size the recommended Skyline tyre is the 195/70VR14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36.

1977 Mk5 Nissan Skyline 2000GT

Nissan Skyline Mk5 C210 Tyres (1977–1981)

• Base Nissan Skyline C210 models such as the GL and TI were fitted with 165 R14 or 175 R14 tyres depending on trim. In the 175 R14 size, the recommended classic tyre is the 175HR14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67.
• The Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-EL was fitted with 175 R14 radial tyres. The tyre Longstone recommends for the Skyline GT-EL is the 175HR14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67.
• The Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-ES, including the GT-ES Turbo, also fitted 175 R14 tyres. Our recommended Skyline GT-ES classic tyre is the 175HR14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67.
• The recommended low profile tyre for these models is the 195/70VR14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36.

1983–1985 Mk6 Nissan Skyline Coupe RS

Nissan Skyline Mk6 R30 Tyres (1981–1985)

• Base Nissan Skyline R30 models on 14-inch wheels were fitted with 165 R14, 175/70 R14, or 185/70 R14 tyres depending on grade. The recommended 165 R14 classic tyre is the 165 HR 14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67, while the best option in 185/70 R14 is the 185/70 VR 14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36.
• The Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-EX was fitted with 185/70 R14 tyres, often Bridgestone. The tyre Longstone recommends for the Skyline GT-EX is the 185/70 VR 14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36.
• The Nissan Skyline 2000 RS (FJ20E) (DR30, known in Japan as “Tekkamen” or “Iron Mask” for its distinctive front-end design) also fitted 185/70 R14 tyres. Our recommended Skyline 2000 RS classic tyre is the 185/70 VR 14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36.
• The Nissan Skyline 2000 RS Turbo and RS-X Turbo (FJ20ET) were fitted with staggered 15-inch wheels, using 195/60 R15 at the front and 205/60 R15 at the rear. The recommended tyres for these Skylines are the 195/60 VR 15 Michelin Primacy 3 and the 205/60 WR 15 Michelin Primacy 3.

1986-1988 Mk7 Nissan Skyline R31 Ti

Nissan Skyline Mk7 R31 Tyres (1985–1989)

• Base Nissan Skyline R31 models with 14-inch wheels were fitted with 185/75 R14 or 195/70 R14 tyres. Our recommended classic tyres in this size is the 195/70 VR 14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36.
• Base Nissan Skyline R31 with 15-inch wheels were fitted with 205/60 R15, in this size we recommend the 205/60 WR 15 Michelin Primacy 3.
• The Nissan Skyline GTS and GXi were fitted with 195/70 R14 or 205/60 R15 tyres depending on trim. The tyre Longstone recommends in 195/70 R14 is the 195/70 VR 14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36, while in 205/60 R15 the recommended classic tyre is the 205/60 WR 15 Michelin Primacy 3.
• The Nissan Skyline GTS-4 (AWD turbo) was fitted with 205/60 R15 tyres on all four wheels. Our recommended Skyline GTS-4 classic tyre is the 205/60 WR 15 Michelin Primacy 3.
• The Nissan Skyline GTS-R homologation model was fitted with 215/55 R16 tyres. This is still a modern size with no dedicated classic tyre available.

1991 Mk8 Nissan Skyline GTR Brochure Picture

Nissan Skyline Mk8 R32 Tyres (1989–1994)

• The Nissan Skyline GTS (HR32) was fitted with 185/70 R14 or 195/65 R15 tyres depending on trim. In 195/65 R15 the recommended tyre is the 195/65 R 15 PIRELLI P6000 N, while in 185/70 R14 size the best classic tyre is the 185/70 VR 14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36.
• The Nissan Skyline GTS25 (ER32) fitted 205/60 R15 tyres. Our recommended classic tyre in this size is the 205/60 VR 15 Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2.
• The Nissan Skyline GTS-t (HCR32) and GTS-4 (HNR32 AWD) were fitted with 205/55 R16 tyres. The tyres Longstone recommends are the 205/55 YR 16 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 and the 205/55 ZR 16 Michelin SX MXX3.
• The Nissan Skyline GT-R (BNR32) (famously nicknamed “Godzilla”) was fitted with 225/50 R16 tyres. The recommended classic tyres for the Skyline GT-R are the 225/50 YR 16 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 or the 225/50 R 16 Michelin Pilot Sport.
• The Nissan Skyline GT-R V·Spec and V·Spec II were fitted with 17-inch wheels, using 225/50 R17 and 245/45 R17 tyres. These remain modern sizes without classic tyre coverage.

1993–1996 MK9 Nissan Skyline R33 GTS25t

Nissan Skyline Mk9 R33 Tyres (1993–1998)

• The Nissan Skyline GTS (HR33), GTS25 (ER33), and GTS4 (ENR33) were fitted with 205/60 R15 tyres. The recommended classic tyre in this size is the 205/60 VR 15 Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2.
• The Nissan Skyline GTS25t (ECR33) was fitted with 205/55 R16 or 225/50 R16 tyres depending on trim and year. The tyres Longstone recommends are the 205/55 YR 16 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 and the 225/50 YR 16 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7.
• The Nissan Skyline GT-R (BCNR33) (often referred to as “Godzilla Returns” by the motoring press, carrying forward the R32’s legendary nickname) including the GT-R V·Spec and editions such as the N1 and LM Limited, were fitted with 245/45 R17 tyres. This remains a modern size with no classic tyre available.
• The Nissan Skyline GT-R Autech Version 40th Anniversary (1997 four-door) shared the 245/45 R17 specification. Like the coupe, this is still considered a modern size without a recommended classic tyre.
• The Nissan Skyline NISMO 400R was fitted with 275/35 R18 tyres. This tyre size has not yet entered the classic tyre range.

Nissan Skyline Innertubes

• The best innertube for 165 R13 tyres is the Michelin 13D.
• The ideal tube for 165 R14 tyres is the Michelin 14D.
• For 175 R14 and 185/70 R14 tyres, the recommended innertube is the Michelin 14E.
• The tube Longstone recommends for 185 R14 and 195/70 R14 tyres is the Michelin 14F.