Topic: Anyone know if Altima (02-04) or Maxima wheels (93-04) will fit an 05 X-Trail?

[mechman]

I have an 05 X-Trail SE with AWD and the stock 16 inch alloy rims and 215/65-16 tires.  The OEM alloy wheel setup is a 16x6-1/2JJ (Offset 40mm) with a 5x114.3mm bolt pattern.

Outside of Canada (i.e. the UK), the X-Trail is available with a stock 15 inch steel rim.  I would like to buy a set of steel rims for winter tires.  I would prefer 15 inch diameter wheels for this purpose.

I noticed the following Nissan OEM steel wheels have the same mounting bolt pattern:
1) Maxima (93-94 or 95-99) in a 15x6 size
2) Maxima (00-01) in a 16x6.5 size
3) Altima (02-04) in a 16x6.5 size

Since the OEM 16x6.5 steel wheels (stock on a base model) cost $155.63 ea (!) from the dealer, I am looking for any cheaper alterative.  Does anyone know if any of the wheels listed above or any other wheels actually fit and would be hub-centric?   Thanks to all for any help. 

[msian]

As far as I know, the pre-2002 Altima has 4-lug hubs (i.e. 4x114). Therefore a wheel from a 95 Altima will not "fit".

[xtrailguy]

I'm pretty sure the newer Altima and Maxima rims are the same offset and lug pattern.
I was considering doing the same thing myself.  I have the base model with stock steel rims, so I may just use those for the winter tires and pick up some nice alloys for summer use.
I used studded snow tires last year, and the x-trail was amazing in all winter road conditions.

[Craig]

I picked up a set of OEM steelies from a dealer for $300, all in.  They were takeoffs from a base model they tarted up with 18" alloys.

And the Gislaved NordFrost 3 (unstudded) winters on mine rock in the snow.  I tried to toss her around last winter, but no dice.  She tracked too well.  No obvious dry handling issues, but then, the OEM Dunlops are dubious in that regard themselves.

[morty]

02 - 06 Altima steels will fit on the X-Trail. Here are some options:

2005 Nissan X-Trail SE - http://www.tiretrends.com/wheel2/iuc_pview/winterFinder.php?model=3572&year=2005

[mechman]

Thank you for the info and your help.  I just ordered from TireTrends a set of take-offs and Toyo Observe GO-2 tires. Can't wait for snow now!