2008 Nissan Altima Wheel Offset

ET45

Quick specs

OEM offset: ET45
Wheel size: 7x16 · 7.5x17 · 7.5x18
Backspacing: 5.27 in · 5.52 in
Bolt pattern: 5×114.3
Center bore: 66.1 mm
Tire size: 215/60R16 · 215/55R17 · 235/45R18

OEM configurations

Configuration	Rim	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
2.5 · 2.5L, I4, Petrol	7x16	ET45	5.27 in	215/60R16	5x114.3	66.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
3.5 · 3.5L, V6, Petrol	7x16	ET45	5.27 in	215/60R16	5x114.3	66.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
3.5 · 3.5L, V6, Petrol	7.5x17	ET45	5.52 in	215/55R17	5x114.3	66.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
3.5 · 3.5L, V6, Petrol	7.5x18	ET45	5.52 in	235/45R18	5x114.3	66.1 mm	M12 x 1.25

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Real-World 2008 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 — 2 documented builds
19-inch — 2 documented builds
20-inch — 2 documented builds

6 documented builds.

DiameterLayout

Staggered · 18×8 ET35 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Nissan Altima build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Avid.1 AV-06

Front: 18×8 ET35 · 235/45R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7.5 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 16.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 3.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×9.5 ET45 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Nissan Altima build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Axis Shine

Front: 19×9.5 ET45 · 255/35R19
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7.5 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 25.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 25.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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18×8 ET35

Documented on a 2008 Nissan Altima build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 235/45R18

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7.5 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 16.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 3.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Nissan Altima build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Murano

Front: 20×? · 245/35R20
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7.5 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Nissan Altima build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Giovanna Lisbon

Front: 20×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7.5 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Nissan Altima build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: OEM Infiniti G37

Front: 19×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7.5 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +1" vs OEM

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More specs for the 2008 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.