Nissan Maxima Wheels and Rims

Nissan Maxima Aftermarket Wheel Fitment

The Nissan Maxima is the front-wheel-drive sport sedan from Nissan and one of the longest-running fitment platforms in our catalog. Element Wheels measures the Maxima across six generations from the J30 (1989-1994) through the A36 (2016-2023). Bolt pattern stays 5x114.3 with a 66.1mm hub bore on every generation in our catalog. The Maxima nameplate was discontinued after the 2023 model year, so the catalog year span ends at 2023; the 2023 A36 is the final new Maxima. What changes across the lineup is the wheel size sweet spot: the early Maxima ran 15 to 20 inch, the A34 (2004-2008) lifted the floor to 17 inch, and the A35 (2009-2014) and A36 (2016-2023) opened the window to 22 inch. Pick your generation below for the fitment specs.

Find Your Nissan Maxima Generation

Pick your year range to see wheels and rims that fit your specific Maxima. Bolt pattern stays 5x114.3 / 66.1mm CB across every generation. What changes is the wheel diameter window and the brake clearance, which we measure per generation.

The Nissan Maxima Bolt Pattern

Every Maxima in our catalog uses 5x114.3 (also called 5x4.5) with a 66.1mm hub bore. That covers the J30 (1989-1994), A32 (1995-1999), A33 (2000-2003), A34 (2004-2008), A35 (2009-2014), and the final A36 (2016-2023). Five lugs, 114.3mm bolt circle, 66.1mm hub bore. 114.3mm equals 4.5 inches exactly, which is where the 5x4.5 imperial nickname comes from.

5x114.3 is the most common 5-lug Japanese bolt pattern, used across the Nissan, Honda, Toyota, Mazda, and Mitsubishi lineups. Within the Maxima line a wheel will bolt across generations in terms of stud pattern, but the offset, the brake clearance, and the FWD strut geometry differ enough that we measure each generation separately. Compare across the rest of the Nissan lineup at our Nissan wheels and rims hub.

Why the Maxima Generation Determines Wheel Fit

The Maxima is a front-wheel-drive sedan that runs the same bolt pattern across every generation, but the platforms underneath have changed considerably from the J30 sedan of 1989 through the bold-styled A36 of 2016. The early Maxima fits a 15 to 20 inch wheel. The A34 (2004-2008) lifted the floor to 17 inch as the platform grew. The A35 and A36 opened the window to 22 inch as buyers leaned toward larger wheels with lower-profile tires on the sport sedan look. Across all six generations the catalog also tracks the FWD strut geometry, which affects the offset window we can recommend behind the wheel face. The Maxima ships square front and rear from the factory across the entire lineup, and almost every aftermarket build keeps it square.

How We Confirm Fitment on Nissan Maxima Wheels

Element Wheels measures fitment on the platforms we sell wheels for, including every Maxima generation from the J30 through the final A36. For the Maxima that means clearance from the wheel to the fender, gap between the back of the wheel and the FWD strut, brake caliper height, hub bore confirmation on the 66.1mm Maxima hub, and lug nut seat depth. At our fitment facility in Chandler, Arizona, the Element Wheels team measures directly on the physical platforms we support. We don't pull specs from manufacturer sheets the way most retailers do.

Every wheel we recommend is backed by our Fitment Guarantee. If a wheel does not fit, we pick up the wheels and refund 100 percent. No risk to you.

Nissan Maxima Wheels and Rims FAQ

Get Nissan Maxima Wheels Right the First Time

Pick your generation above to see wheels and rims that fit. We measure on the Maxima platform across all six generations from the J30 through the final A36, account for the FWD strut geometry, and tune the offset window per chassis. Find your fit and start enjoying your build sooner.