1987 Nissan Maxima Wheels & Rims

Shop Wheels for 1987 Nissan Maxima

The 1987 Nissan Maxima is popular in the JDM and sport compact community. Whether you're building a weekend show car, a daily-driven street setup, or a purpose-built track machine, upgrading your wheels is the single biggest visual and performance improvement you can make. At ThreePiece, we carry thousands of aftermarket wheels that are verified to bolt directly onto your 1987 Nissan Maxima — no guesswork, no adapters, no fitment surprises.

Every wheel we sell for the Maxima has been cross-referenced against the factory 4x114.3 bolt pattern and 66.1mm hub bore. The stock wheel is a 15x6, but owners commonly upgrade to larger diameters for improved aesthetics and handling. All orders ship free within the continental US, and our fitment team is available by phone to walk you through every option.

1987 Nissan Maxima Trim Levels

The 1987 Nissan Maxima was offered in 2 trims. The bolt pattern, center bore, and lug specifications are shared across all trims — differences are primarily in stock wheel diameter and offset. The fitment data below covers all variants.

1987 Nissan Maxima Wheel Fitment Specifications

These are the critical numbers you need when shopping for aftermarket wheels for the 1987 Nissan Maxima. The 4x114.3 bolt pattern determines which wheels physically bolt onto your car, while the 66.1mm center bore ensures a hub-centric fit. The factory equips this car with 15x6 wheels at a +40 offset.

1987 Nissan Maxima Compatible Wheel Sizes

Every wheel size in this table has been verified as compatible with the 1987 Nissan Maxima. The table includes both OEM-equivalent replacement sizes and popular plus-size upgrades. When upsizing, remember that a lower-profile tire is needed to maintain the same overall diameter and keep your speedometer accurate.

Best Wheel Brands for the Nissan Maxima

The Nissan Maxima is popular in the JDM and sport compact community. Based on what we see our customers running and what the community gravitates toward, here are the brands we recommend for the Maxima:

• Work Wheels — Meister, Emotion, Equip, CR Kiwami
• Volk Racing — TE37, CE28, ZE40
• SSR — Professor, Formula, GTX
• Gram Lights — 57CR, 57DR, 57Xtreme
• Enkei — RPF1, NT03, PF01
• Aodhan — DS02, AH02, AFF7
• WedsSport — SA-72R, TC105X

Don't see the brand you're looking for? Browse all brands or call us — we can source wheels from virtually any manufacturer.

Complete Your 1987 Nissan Maxima Build

Wheels are just the beginning. Many Maxima owners pair their wheel upgrade with performance modifications to get the most out of their car. Here are some popular upgrades that complement a new set of wheels:

• Nissan Maxima coilovers — often paired with a wheel upgrade for a complete transformation
• Nissan Maxima exhaust systems — often paired with a wheel upgrade for a complete transformation
• Nissan Maxima suspension — often paired with a wheel upgrade for a complete transformation
• Nissan Maxima brakes — often paired with a wheel upgrade for a complete transformation
• Wheel & tire packages — save time and money with a pre-mounted, balanced package shipped ready to bolt on
• Installation accessories — hub-centric rings, extended lug studs, TPMS rebuild kits, wheel spacers

Understanding 1987 Nissan Maxima Wheel Fitment

Getting the right wheel fitment on your 1987 Nissan Maxima comes down to four critical measurements:

Bolt Pattern: 4x114.3

The bolt pattern (also called PCD) is the most fundamental fitment spec — it determines which wheels will physically bolt onto your car. The 1987 Nissan Maxima uses a 4x114.3 pattern, which is shared with many other Nissan models and is one of the most common bolt patterns in the JDM world. This means you have a massive selection of aftermarket wheels to choose from.

Center Bore: 66.1mm

The center bore is the hole in the middle of the wheel that sits over your hub. The 1987 Nissan Maxima has a 66.1mm center bore. If your aftermarket wheels have a larger bore (which is common), you'll need hub-centric rings to eliminate vibration at highway speeds. We include the correct hub rings with every wheel and tire package.

Offset & Width

Offset determines how far the wheel sits inward or outward relative to the hub face. A lower offset pushes the wheel outward for a more aggressive, flush look. A higher offset tucks the wheel further under the fender for a conservative fitment. The factory offset of +40 is a good baseline — going 5-15mm lower will give you a more flush look.

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