Second Hand Nissan Note Tyre

The first-generation Nissan Note ran from 2006 to 2013, and the second generation (E12) ran from 2013 onwards, so these are fundamentally different cars built on different platforms. However, tyre fitment is determined by the wheel rim size and tyre size specification rather than the generation of car, so a tyre itself has no inherent generation compatibility — what matters is whether the size printed on the sidewall (e.g. 185/65 R15) matches your own tyre placard or existing tyres. Check the size on your current tyres or in your handbook, and confirm with the breaker that the size on the tyre they have matches yours exactly.

Trim level alone does not affect tyre fitment on the Nissan Note — a Visia, Acenta, or Tekna can all share the same tyre size if the wheel rim diameter and width are identical. However, higher trims sometimes came with larger alloy wheels carrying a different tyre profile, so the size printed on the sidewall is what you must match, not the trim name. Confirm the exact tyre size (width, aspect ratio, and rim diameter) with the breaker against your registration to be sure.

The Nissan Note was offered with different engine options, and while engine size can influence running gear choices on some vehicles, tyre size on the Note is primarily linked to the wheel rim fitted rather than the engine. Common sizes across the range include 185/65 R15, but this can vary depending on which wheel was optioned on a particular car. Always check the tyre placard inside your driver's door jamb or the sidewall of your existing tyres, and confirm the size with the breaker against your specific registration.

A used tyre from a breaker is legal to fit in the UK provided it meets the minimum tread depth of 1.6mm across the central three-quarters of the tread around the full circumference, and has no structural damage, bulges, or exposed cords. Many breakers supply part-worn tyres as a budget option, but you should inspect the tyre carefully or ask the breaker to confirm it passes a roadworthiness check before fitting. It is also worth having a tyre fitter inspect it before use, as internal damage is not always visible from the outside.

2013 was the changeover year between the first-generation Nissan Note (E11, 2006–2013) and the second-generation (E12, 2013 onwards), meaning a 2012 car is first-gen and a late-2013 car could be either generation. Because tyres are size-specific rather than car-specific, a tyre from any year will fit provided the size on the sidewall matches your rim and existing tyre specification exactly. Confirm with the breaker which generation the donor car was and cross-reference the tyre size against your own registration to avoid any mismatch.

On the vast majority of Nissan Notes, tyres are not side-specific — a standard symmetrical or asymmetric tyre can be fitted to either the nearside or offside as long as any directional arrow on the sidewall is observed during fitting. Asymmetric tyres have an inside and outside edge marked on the sidewall, but this relates to mounting direction on the rim, not which side of the car the tyre goes on. If you are unsure, ask the breaker whether the tyre is directional or asymmetric and have a tyre fitter mount it correctly.