2012 Nissan Maxima Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size: Multiple — see configurations
Offset: ET50 · ET45
Backspacing: 5.97 in · 5.27 in · 5.22 in
Bolt pattern: 5×114.3
Center bore: 66.1 mm
Thread: M12×1.25
Tire size: Multiple — see configurations

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Configuration

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OEM configurations

Configuration	Rim	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
3.5 · 3.5L, VQ35DE, V6, Petrol	8x18	ET50	5.97 in	245/45R18	5x114.3	66.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
3.5 · 3.5L, VQ35DE, V6, Petrol	8x19	ET50	5.97 in	245/40R19	5x114.3	66.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.5i · V6, Petrol	7x17	ET45	5.27 in	215/55R17	5x114.3	66.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.5i · V6, Petrol	6.5x16	ET50	5.22 in	205/65R16	5x114.3	66.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.5i · V6, Petrol	7x16	ET45	5.27 in	215/60R16	5x114.3	66.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
3.5i · V6, Petrol	7x17	ET45	5.27 in	215/55R17	5x114.3	66.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
3.5i · V6, Petrol	6.5x16	ET50	5.22 in	205/65R16	5x114.3	66.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
3.5i · V6, Petrol	7x16	ET45	5.27 in	215/60R16	5x114.3	66.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
3.5 · VQ35DE, V6, Petrol	8x18	ET50	5.97 in	245/45R18	5x114.3	66.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
3.5 · VQ35DE, V6, Petrol	8x19	ET50	5.97 in	245/40R19	5x114.3	66.1 mm	M12 x 1.25

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Real-World 2012 Nissan Maxima 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:

20-inch — 9 documented builds
18-inch — 4 documented builds
19-inch — 3 documented builds
22-inch — 2 documented builds

18 documented builds.

DiameterLayoutSuspension

Staggered · 20×9.5 ET35 / 20×10.5 ET37

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

Wheel: Volk Racing GT30

Front: 20×9.5 ET35 · 245/35R20
Rear: 20×10.5 ET37 · 255/35R20

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 34 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8 ET30 / 18×8.5 ET33

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

Wheel: OEM Nissan 350Z

Front: 18×8 ET30
Rear: 18×8.5 ET33

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 20 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 20 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)

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20×9 ET30

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

Tires: 255/35R20

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 32.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 7.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×9 ET38 / 20×10.5 ET42

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

Front: 20×9 ET38
Rear: 20×10.5 ET42

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 24.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 0.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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18×8.5 ET40

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

Suspension: Lowered on Springs

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET50 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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19×8.5 ET35

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

Suspension: Leveling Kit

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 21.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 8.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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18×8.5 ET40

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

Suspension: Leveling Kit

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET50 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 · 22×? / Rear unknown

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

Wheel: MKW Avenue A601

Front: 22×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +3" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×10.5 / Rear unknown

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

Wheel: Vossen CV-3

Front: 20×10.5
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +1" vs OEM

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22×?

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

Tires: 245/30R22

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +3" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×8.5 / Rear unknown

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

Wheel: Giovanna Kilis

Front: 20×8.5 · 255/35R20
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

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

Wheel: BBS

Front: 20×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +1" vs OEM

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More specs for the 2012 Nissan Maxima

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