The Nitto SN3 in size 215/60R17 is a studless winter radial tire with service description 96H. The SN3 is Nitto’s winter line for passenger vehicles, with exact size and service requirements to check before ordering.
Size and wheel specifications
- Tire size: 215/60R17
- Manufacturer stock number: 208530
- Wheel diameter: 17 in
- Nominal section width: 215 mm
- Load index / speed rating: 96H
- Approved rim-width range: 6.0–7.5 in
- Measuring rim width: 6.5 in
- Manufacturer-listed overall diameter: 27.2 in
- Manufacturer-listed overall width: 8.7 in
- Tread depth: 11/32 in
- Maximum load (single tire): 1,565 lb
- Maximum pressure (single tire): 51 psi
Nitto lists this exact stock number at 27.2 inches overall diameter and 8.7 inches overall width on the 6.5-inch measuring rim. The measuring rim is the reference for those published dimensions; the approved rim-width range is 6.0–7.5 inches.
Before ordering
Compare the complete size, load index and speed rating with your vehicle’s approved requirements. Confirm wheel width, wheel load capacity and clearance as well as diameter. A tire’s dimensions do not establish an OEM vehicle application. If changing tire size or type, have the combination and operating pressure checked by a qualified tire professional.
Questions about 215/60R17
What do the numbers in 215/60R17 mean?
The size uses a nominal 215 mm section width and an aspect ratio of 60; the sidewall height is expressed as a percentage of that nominal width. R denotes radial construction and 17 is the wheel diameter in inches. Nitto lists this exact tire at 27.2 inches overall diameter and 8.7 inches overall width on the 6.5-inch measuring rim.
What wheel width is approved for this 215/60R17 tire?
Nitto lists 6.0–7.5 inches as the approved rim-width range for stock number 208530. Its 6.5-inch measuring rim is the reference for the published dimensions, not the only approved width. The wheel must also have the correct 17-inch diameter and be suitable for the vehicle and required load.
What does the 96H marking tell me?
96 is the tire’s load index and H is its speed symbol. Use the complete size and service description when checking a replacement against the vehicle’s approved requirements; the tire model name alone is not enough.
Is 51 psi the pressure I should run in this tire?
No. Nitto Canada lists a maximum single-tire pressure of 51 psi and, separately, a maximum single-tire load of 1,565 lb. Those columns do not prescribe the operating pressure for your vehicle or state that maximum load requires that pressure. Follow the applicable vehicle and tire guidance, and confirm operating pressure when changing tire size, type or load requirements.
Is the Nitto SN3 a winter tire or an all-season tire?
The SN3 is Nitto’s studless winter tire line. This size is 215/60R17 with service description 96H. Its winter classification does not establish an OEM vehicle fit; compare the complete size, approved wheel width and vehicle load requirements before choosing a winter setup.
