2009 Nissan Altima Bolt Pattern
The bolt pattern on your 2009 Nissan Altima is 5x4.5—but we'll show you how to measure it, as well as the stud size and offset specs.
Written by Claire Beaney
Reviewed by Melanie Reiff
The bolt pattern for a 2009 Nissan Altima is 5x4.5, which means that each wheel has five bolts that form a circle with a 4.5-inch diameter.
Knowing your lug pattern, offset, stud size, and torque specifications are crucial if you plan to replace your stock wheels. Nissan owners appreciate reliable vehicles, and this article will help you mod your Altima without compromising safety.
Here's everything you need to know about the bolt pattern on your 2009 Nissan Altima.
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The
lug pattern on your Nissan
is unique to your vehicle. For example, a 5x4.5 bolt pattern is used for the 2009 Nissan Altima. If you're not sure what that means, the basic formula for a bolt pattern (or lug pattern) is as follows: # of bolts x diameter of the circle they form
Each wheel on your Altima has five lugs, as indicated by the first number in the 5x4.5 figure. The lugs are arranged in a 4.5-inch diameter circle, as indicated by the second number.
There are some other dimensions you'll need to know in addition to the total number of lugs and the diameter of the circle they create. Important details include the Nissan's wheel size, stud size, offset, center bore, and torque specifications.
Here are the numbers:
- Factory wheel size: 16”, 17”, 18”
- Stud size: M12 x 1.25
- Offset: 34 to 45 mm
- Center bore: 66.1 mm
- Wheel tightening torque: 108 Nm
How to measure your Nissan Altima’s bolt pattern
If you want to ensure that the measurements above are correct for your 2009 Nissan Altima, you can double-check them yourself. You'll need a ruler or measuring tape!
Pick a bolt and a wheel. Since your Altima has five bolts, you should measure from the outside edge of one lug hole to the middle of the opposite bolt. In this arrangement, there is no bolt exactly opposite, so you should go straight across the circle, pick one of the bolts closest to you, and measure to its center.
Your diameter, which is the number you see, should be 4.5 inches. When you add that to the number of bolts (5), you'll know that the bolt pattern for your 2009 Nissan Altima is 5x4.5!
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FAQ
What is the bolt pattern on a 2009 Nissan Altima?
The bolt pattern on a 2009 Nissan Altima is 5x4.5—which means there are five bolts in a circle that is 4.5 inches in diameter.
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