Nissan Altima manuals have clearly specified every critical aspect of their car designs – including the bolt pattern.

But in case you have lost your manuals – or cannot access them for whatever reason – no worries; our inclusive article will guide you through the detailed Nissan Altima bolt patterns and essential wheel characteristics of all model series.

What Is The Lug Pattern for Nissan Altima?

The Nissan Altima lug pattern for all models before 2001 is 4×114.3 or 4×4.5. However, starting in 2002, the brand changed the wheel lug pattern to 5×114. 3 or 5×4.5. So with the same diameter, the number of lug nuts increased from 4 to 5.

1. First Series: NA I (from 1993 to 1997):

Bolt pattern: 4 x 114.3 (mm); 4 x 4.5 (inches)
Power: 152 PS/ 111.9 kW/ 150 HP
Engine: Petrol, I4
Hub bore/Central bore: 66.1 mm
Thread: 1.25 x M12
Rim Width: 6”
Rim Diameter: 15”
Wheel Offset Range: 43 – 47
Load Index: 90
Speed Rating: H

2. Second Series: NA II (from 1998 to 2001):

2a. 1998 and 1999:

Bolt pattern/ Lug circle pattern: 4 x 114.3 (mm); 4 x 4.5 (inches)
Power: 152 PS/ 111.9 kW/ 150 HP
Engine type: Petrol, I4
Hub bore/Center bore diameter: 66.1 mm
Thread: 1.25 x M12
Rim width: 6 inches
Rim diameter: 15 inches
Offset Range: 43 – 47
Load Rating: 90
Speed Rating: H

2b. 2000 and 2001:

Bolt pattern/ Lug hole pattern: 4 x 114.3 (mm); 4 x 4.5 (inches)
Power: 157 PS/ 115.6 kW/ 155 HP
Engine options: Petrol, Turbo I4 engine
Hub bore/Center hole bore: 66.1 mm
Thread: 1.25 x M12
Rim width: 6”
Rim diameter: 15”, 16”
Offset Range: 43 – 47
Load Rating: 89, 90
Speed Rating: H, T

3. Third Series: NA III (from 2002 to 2006):

3a. 2002 to 2004:

Bolt pattern: 5 x 114.3 (mm); 5 x 4.5 (inches)
Power: 177 PS/ 130.5 kW/ 175 HP
Engine: Petrol, I4
Hub bore/Center bore hub: 66.1 mm
Thread: 1.25 x M12
Rim width: 6.5 inches
Rim diameter: 16 inches
Offset Range: 38 – 42
Load Rating: 94
Speed Rating: T
Tightening Torques: 108 Nm

3b. 2005 and 2006:

Bolt pattern: 5 x 114.3 (mm); 5 x 4.5 (inches)
Power: 177 PS/ 130.5 kW/ 175 HP
Engine: Petrol, I4, 2.5 L
Hub bore/Center bore: 66.1 mm
Thread: 1.25 x M12
Rim width: 6.5 inches
Rim diameter: 16 inches
Offset Range: 38 – 42
Load Rating: 94
Speed Rating: T
Tightening Torques: 108 Nm

4. Fourth Series: NA IV (from 2007 to 2009):

Bolt pattern: 5 x 114.3 (mm); 5 x 4.5 (inches)
Power: 177 PS/ 130.5 kW/ 175 HP
Engine: Petrol, I4, 2.5 L
Hub bore/Center bore: 66.1 mm
Thread: 1.25 x M12
Rim width: 7 inches
Rim diameter: 16 inches
Offset Range: 43 – 47
Load Rating: 94
Speed Rating: T

5. Fifth Series: NA Facelift IV (from 2010 to 2013):

5a. 2010 to 2012:

Bolt pattern: 5 x 114.3 (mm); 5 x 4.5 (inches)
Power: 177 PS/ 130.5 kW/ 175 HP
Engine: Petrol, I4, 2.5 L
Hub bore/Center bore: 66.1 mm
Thread: 1.25 x M12
Rim width: 7 inches
Rim diameter: 16 inches
Offset Range: 43 – 47
Load Rating: 94
Speed Rating: T

5b. 2013:

Bolt pattern: 5 x 114.3 (mm); 5 x 4.5 (inches)
Power: 173 PS/ 127 kW/ 170 HP
Engine: Petrol, I4, QR25DE
Hub bore/Center bore: 66.1 mm
Thread: 1.25 x M12
Rim width: 7”, 7.5”
Rim diameter: 16 inches
Offset Range: 48 – 52; 53 – 57
Load Rating: 93, 94
Speed Rating: T, V
Tightening Torques: 113 Nm
Trim Levels: Ti, ST-L, ST

6. Sixth Series: NA V (from 2013 to 2018)

Bolt pattern: 5 x 114.3 (mm); 5 x 4.5 (inches)
Power: 173 PS/ 127kW/ 170 HP
Engine: Petrol, I4, 2.5 L, QR25DE
Hub bore/Center bore: 66.1 mm
Thread: 1.25 x M12
Rim width: 7”, 7.5”
Rim diameter: 16”, 17”, 18”
Offset Range: 48 – 52; 53 – 57
Load Rating: 93, 94
Speed Rating: T, V

7. Seventh Series: NA VI (from 2019 to 2024)

Bolt pattern: 5 x 114.3 (mm); 5 x 4.5 (inches)
Power: 251 PS/ 184.9 kW/ 248 HP
Engine: Petrol, I4, 2.0 L
Hub bore/Center bore: 66.1 mm
Thread: 1.25 x M12
Rim width: 8 inches
Rim diameter: 19 inches
Offset Range: 53 – 57

Why Did Nissan Change From 4-Lug to 5-Lug Wheels?

As Nissan models are getting heavier and more sophisticated, the brand changed to 5-lug patterns to handle better pressure and offer optimal performance.

Still, the 4-lug versions have their own advantages: they are much cheaper to produce and suffer less unsprung load.

How to Measure The Bolt Pattern Nissan Altima?

Measure the gap between the center spots of 2 adjacent bolt holes to figure out the pattern’s diameter. For 4-lug models, choose two bolt holes at opposite sides. And for 5-lug, calculate the distance from one center bolt to another hole across it (at the farthest edge).

Are All Nissan Lug Wheel Bolt Patterns The Same?

No. Aside from the collection of wheels for the Nissan Altima (4 x 4.5 and 5 x 4.5), we have Nissan Sentra, Versa (4 x 3.94), Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier (6 x 4.5 and 6 x 5.5), and Nissan Titan, Armada (6 x 5.5).

Conclusion

After years of sticking with the 4-lug pattern, Nissan decided to upgrade their Altima bolt fitment to 5-lug – a decision strongly welcomed by most Nissan enthusiasts.

Since all Altima 5-lug models have the exact same pattern, one can easily guess its diameter without checking the manual or taking out a measuring tape. Still, if you feel unsure about the key wheel dimensions/ wheel diameter, contact us or Nissan’s support team.