2012 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 2012 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 — 14 documented builds
20-inch — 12 documented builds
19-inch — 3 documented builds
17-inch — 2 documented builds

32 documented builds.

DiameterLayout

20×10.5 ET30

Documented on a 2012 Nissan Altima build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 245/30R20

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 53.1 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 23.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +3" vs OEM
Diameter +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9.5 ET30 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Nissan Altima build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Varrstoen ES2

Front: 18×9.5 ET30 · 245/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 40.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 10.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9 ET27 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Nissan Altima build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Konig Integram

Front: 18×9 ET27 · 225/40R18
Rear: — · 225/40R18

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 37 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 1.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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20×? ET35

Documented on a 2012 Nissan Altima build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

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 · 18×7.5 ET45 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Nissan Altima build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Konig Incident

Front: 18×7.5 ET45 · 235/45R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer position unchanged
Inner position unchanged

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Staggered · 19×9.5 ET22 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Nissan Altima build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Varrstoen

Front: 19×9.5 ET22 · 235/35R19
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 48.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 2.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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20×10 ET25

Documented on a 2012 Nissan Altima build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 51.8 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 11.8 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2.5" vs OEM
Diameter +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8 ET40 / 18×9

Documented on a 2012 Nissan Altima build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: TSW Snettertons

Front: 18×8 ET40
Rear: 18×9

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 11.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 1.3 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×8.5 ET35 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Nissan Altima build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: ACE Executive

Front: 20×8.5 ET35 · 245/35R20
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 22.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 2.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM
Diameter +2" vs OEM

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18×9.5 ET30

Documented on a 2012 Nissan Altima build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 245/40R18

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 40.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 10.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Nissan Altima build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Gianelle Santo-2SS

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 · 18×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Nissan Altima build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rockstar 775

Front: 18×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

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More specs for the 2012 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.