what wheel sizes do i need

[tothemax]

im lookin to get some aftermarket wheels but i dont know what all the numbers mean what do i need for my 96 maxima i mean the offset and everything

[MaximA32]

The stock 4th gen Maxima SE size is 16" in circumfrence by 6.5" wide. The offset is +43 IIRC. I may be wrong on the offset but it's either +43 or +35, I don't recall which.

As for explaining offset, read this:The offset of a wheel is the distance from its hub mounting surface to the centerline of the wheel. The offset can be one of three types.

Zero OffsetThe hub mounting surface is even with the centerline of the wheel.

PositiveThe hub mounting surface is toward the front or wheel side of the wheel. Positive offset wheels are generally found on front wheel drive cars and newer rear drive cars.

NegativeThe hub mounting surface is toward the back or brake side of the wheels centerline. "Deep dish" wheels are typically a negative offset.

If the offset of the wheel is not correct for the car, the handling can be adversely affected. When the width of the wheel changes, the offset also changes numerically. If the offset were to stay the same while you added width, the additional width would be split evenly between the inside and outside. For most cars, this won't work correctly.