Tyres & wheelsNissan Note e-POWER HE12

Nissan Note e-POWER HE12: Tyre Pressure for X, Medalist and S

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Read the original Nissan HE12 tyre chart before inflating: common e-POWER X/Medalist 185/65R15 variants specify 230 kPa front/210 rear, but certain e-POWER S variants with 185/65R15 88H specify 350/350 kPa. Match your exact grade and tyre label.

Time
10–20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Tools
3 needed
Instructions
7 steps

Applies to Nissan Note e-POWER HE12 · 2016–2020. Japanese-market 2016–2020 Nissan Note e-POWER HE12. Use this comparison ONLY to choose the manufacturer's values for the exact original HE12 grade, production period and marked tyre; actual door placard has final authority.. Always compare the described parts, labels and specifications with your own vehicle and manual.

Manual-referencedNissan official manufacturer owner referenceNissan Japan FAQ 13790, attached 2016–2020 E12/HE12 tyre/wheel table, sections 2016 Nov, 2018 Sep, 2019 Nov, 2020 Jun: distinct e-POWER S 185/65R15 88H = 350/350 kPa vs X/Medalist 185/65R15 88S = 230/210 kPa.
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Tools and materials

  • Tyre-pressure gauge accurate for 200–400 kPa
  • Air source suitable for the actual tyre's permitted cold-pressure range
  • Vehicle-door tyre-pressure placard and tyre size marking

Step-by-step instructions

Follow these steps

Follow the written instructions in order; illustrations are optional, not a requirement for a complete guide. If a component or label looks different on your car, stop and check your own manual.

  1. Step 1 of 7

    Identify the actual e-POWER grade, not merely the HE12 code

    Read the vehicle's exact trim information and original tyre-pressure placard. Nissan's 2016–2020 Note HE12 table distinguishes e-POWER S, X and Medalist grades. Chassis identity alone cannot establish the correct pressure.

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    Grade and production period confirmed, including 2016–2020 scope.

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  2. Step 2 of 7

    Read the tyre dimensions and load/speed marking

    Compare the sidewall with the manufacturer table. The common e-POWER X/Medalist package is 185/65R15 88S. The e-POWER S factory tyre is separately listed as 185/65R15 88H; the load/speed suffix matters when reading the chart.

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    Tyre size and suffix match the correct OEM row.

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  3. Step 3 of 7

    Choose the original-equipment front/rear figures

    Nissan's chart gives common X/Medalist HE12 185/65R15 88S: 230 kPa FRONT and 210 kPa REAR. It separately gives e-POWER S 185/65R15 88H: 350 kPa FRONT and 350 kPa REAR. These are not interchangeable. Check the exact car's tyre label before adjusting.

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    A single matching manufacturer row has been positively identified.

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  4. Step 4 of 7

    Wait for cold tyres before measuring

    Check before a journey or after the tyres cool, with the vehicle safely parked. Remove one valve cap at a time, attach the gauge squarely and record all four values.

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    Readings are stable and tyres are cool.

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  5. Step 5 of 7

    Adjust only towards the vehicle-verified target

    Add air or release it gradually and remeasure. Pay attention to front/rear differences for X/Medalist; e-POWER S has its own high-pressure original-equipment specification and requires compatible tyres. Never infer a target from another owner's HE12 alone.

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    Four tyres match verified placard settings without leaks.

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  6. Step 6 of 7

    Inspect for damage and refit valve caps

    Look for sidewall bulges, cuts, objects in tread and persistent slow leaks. Replace each valve cap securely. If one tyre will not hold its pressure, arrange a tyre-shop inspection rather than continuing to inflate it repeatedly.

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    Caps fitted, no visible damage, pressures stable.

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  7. Step 7 of 7

    Keep a dated four-wheel log

    Record the date, front/rear readings and the confirmed trim/tyre size. Recheck before long drives and if temperature or handling changes. This protects against later confusion when tyres are replaced.

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    A record exists with grade and pressure source.

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References & limitations

Where these instructions come from

Japanese-market 2016–2020 Nissan Note e-POWER HE12. Use this comparison ONLY to choose the manufacturer's values for the exact original HE12 grade, production period and marked tyre; actual door placard has final authority.

Do not recommend 230/210 kPa universally for HE12: Nissan specifically lists the e-POWER S on 185/65R15 88H at 350/350. Other grades, tyres and E13 generation may differ.

Nissan official manufacturer owner reference ↗

Manual section: Nissan Japan FAQ 13790, attached 2016–2020 E12/HE12 tyre/wheel table, sections 2016 Nov, 2018 Sep, 2019 Nov, 2020 Jun: distinct e-POWER S 185/65R15 88H = 350/350 kPa vs X/Medalist 185/65R15 88S = 230/210 kPa.

Instructions checked against manufacturer documentation; not a physical inspection of every vehicle.