2004 Nissan Altima Wheel Offset

ET40 · ET45

Quick specs

OEM offset: ET40 · ET45
Wheel size: 6.5x16 · 7x17
Backspacing: 4.82 in · 5.27 in
Bolt pattern: 5×114.3
Center bore: 66.1 mm
Tire size: 205/65R16 · 215/55R17

OEM configurations

Configuration	Rim	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
2.5 · I4, Petrol	6.5x16	ET40	4.82 in	205/65R16	5x114.3	66.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
3.5 · V6, Petrol	7x17	ET45	5.27 in	215/55R17	5x114.3	66.1 mm	M12 x 1.25

See how a different wheel would sit See wheel backspacing

What happens if you change the offset?

Compare your own setup

See how a different width or offset sits versus an OEM configuration for this year.

OEM baseline

Open full fitment calculator

Wheels and hardware for this vehicle

Lug hardware

Wheel locks

Real-World 2004 Nissan Altima Wheel Setups

Observed aftermarket setups from documented Modified1 builds. These are individual build records — not OEM specifications and not clearance guarantees for every vehicle.

Common custom wheel sizes

Among builds in our database for this model year:

18-inch — 1 documented build

1 documented build.

Staggered · 18×8.5 ET25 / 18×9.5 ET20

Documented on a 2004 Nissan Altima build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: ADR M-Sport

Front: 18×8.5 ET25 · 245/45R18
Rear: 18×9.5 ET20 · 245/40R18

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 39 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 0.9 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

View full build on Modified1

More specs for the 2004 Nissan Altima

OEM offsets are catalog configurations, not an aftermarket “safe ET range.” Matching offset alone does not confirm clearance. Documented custom builds are observed setups only.