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Most contemporary BMWs, yes. However, given that this query has been raised often, I’ll submit a quote that provides you with details that can aid in your search for BMW oe wheels. The e39 5 series is a unique model among the various BMW 5/6/7/8/Z8 models, and the reply was sent to an owner of an e39 5 series. But once more, click on this website to learn which BMW wheels to buy.
Keep searching if you don’t want to incur an additional expenditure because the wheels from the 1/3/z3/z4/x3/x5 BMW models have a considerably higher wheel offset range (like the AWD 5/6/7 models) and would need to be used with wheel spacers.
With the exception of the e39, which has a larger wheel hub, and the “ix’/xi” (AWD) versions, all BMW 5/6/7/8/Z8 models share the same basic wheel specifications:
- Wheel bolt pattern: 5x120mm
- Wheel offset range: 10mm–28mm (EXCEPT the AWD models which have a higher 38mm-48mm wheel offset range)
- Wheel hub, 72.56 mm (EXCEPT the E39 which has a larger 74.1mm wheel hub)
You should be able to choose the right wheel size based on the three specifications (wheel bolt pattern, offset range, and wheel hub size) stated above. Or understand what has to be done (wheel spacers and/or hub-centric rings) to “make” a wheel fit.
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Wheel fitment chart for BMW
The information in our guide is based on factory options from BMW and reliable tuning firms; these are the wheel and tire sizes that might have been ordered for your car at the time of manufacturing or that have been tried out by organizations like Alpina, Hartge, and AC Schnitzer. Using these sizes allows you to adapt larger/smaller or different-style wheels while still guaranteeing proper fit and safety, which is crucial. Instead of reproductions or copies, we only offer to our customers authentic BMW wheels created by or for BMW.
When purchasing new BMW wheels, you can use this fitment guide to determine the range of wheel sizes that will fit your vehicle as well as the requirements for proper installation. Although our web configurator offers an automatic way to find the right wheels for your BMW, you should still refer to this chart if you’re looking through our product selection by hand. This table not only aids in determining wheel sizes but also shows tyre sizes for each wheel; this information is helpful when buying a set of replacement tires or adding tyres to an order for new wheels.
The BMW car type (e.g., 1 series, 3 series, 5 series, etc.) and model designation number are listed in this fitment chart; the model designation number is a development code (also known as the Entwicklungscode) that BMW assigns to each vehicle model. The most recent BMWs have been given the letter “F” and a number instead of the traditional “E” and “number” development codes.
For instance, BMW 3 Series vehicles produced between 2006 and 2011 appear on our fitment chart as BMW 3 Series (E90), and BMW 3 Series vehicles produced after 2012 appear as BMW 3 Series (F30).
If you are unclear of your vehicle’s development code, please consult your owner’s manual. You may also find more information by taking a look at our list of BMW models and codenames.
The dimensions and offsets for BMW wheels and tires are provided in our fitment guide below. For your information, our primary fitment guide includes a page with an explanation of each of these measures.
Bolt patterns and center bore for BMW:
The diameter of a circle traced from one bolt hole to the next and the quantity of bolt holes make up the bolt pattern. The PCD is another name for it (Pitch Circle Diameter). There are five lug bolts in a 120mm bolt circle on almost all BMWs. All G-chassis employ a 5×112 bolt pattern, which has the same number of lug bolts but is arranged in an 8mm tighter circle, starting with the G01 7-series chassis in 2009. Also using this specification are Audi, VW, and Mercedes. Our wheel experts inform us that the use of uniform bolt designs for German brands is a recent standardization among wheel and hub manufacturers.
The substantial hole in the center of the wheel is known as the Center Bore. This hole will fit snugly with a lip projecting from the hub and brake rotor when the wheel is mounted to the vehicle. Hub-centric fitting refers to how firmly BMW wheels are made to fit on this lip. The wheel will wobble and shake and may even fail catastrophically if it does not fit tightly against this lip.
Hey guys, wanting to acquire a winter tire and wheel combination and I thought I heard somewhere that BMW was going to 5×120 is this true or is it still 5×112 but a lot of new sites are not updated for 2022 models.
Yes, I believe it to be 5*112. I’m not sure where I saw that, but just to be sure, if your 2022 is 5*112, my 330i is definitely still!
The diameter between the bolts feels closer to 112mm than 120mm, although technically I don’t measure it very well. Additionally, it doesn’t seem reasonable for BMW to suddenly alter the bolt pattern given the small difference between 2021 and 2022.
For the Gxx variants of the 3 series, BMW now uses a 5x112mm bolt pattern. 5x120mm was utilized by earlier Fxx versions and many others.
When you try to search it up in internet sources, it becomes really confusing because every document appears to begin with something like “nearly all BMWs use the 5x120mm bolt pattern” before going on to explain that it is changing to the 5x112mm.
According to one source I discovered, German manufacturers are attempting to standardize wheels and hubs.
I am aware that the bolt pattern on my 1998 328is is 5×120. I suppose, anyway. Does anyone know if my car can fit rims from a 2006 BMW 3 series? Though I’m certain the bolt pattern is the same, it’s better to be cautious than sorry.
The offset will be the main concern because, according to the webpage’s description, both your 2006 and 3 Series have “large positive offsets.”
I made use of that website as well, but I wanted a more straightforward response. Their descriptions are ambiguous.
The 5×120 bolt pattern is common to all 5 lug BMWs. You only need to be concerned with one question: the offset.
They will fit, however because of the offset, the rims will protrude further than the ones on your car right now.
They do fit, yes. But bear in mind that certain hubs come in various sizes. I think the e60 has different sizes than the e46 and e90. Regarding e36, I’m unsure. If I’m wrong, please correct me. If you’re shopping locally, just test fit.
He is correct, but an e46 and an e90 have the same hubs. It’ll work. I switched out the wheels.
All contemporary 3 series with the bolt pattern 5-120 (earlier models use 4-100) have a 72.56 hub bore. The basic wheels will fit both the E46 and the E90, but the E46 will not fit quite as aggressive of a set-up as the E90 will (i.e., don’t use wide ass rear tires unless you expect to massage the fenders). Nevertheless, the rims will fit.
Using M3 wheels on your E46 will make the rears far too aggressive.
Which automobiles have 5×120 wheels? — 120 detected
You own a 5X120 bolt pattern, but you are unsure of the appropriate car brand and model.
The diameter of an ideal circle made up of the centers of the wheel lugs is known as the bolt pattern or bolt circle.
An indication of a 5-lug pattern on a circle with a 110mm diameter would be a bolt circle of 5X120.
5×120 bolt pattern What vehicles have a bolt pattern of 5×120?
The bolt circle dimension (120), the notional circle determined by the studs’ centers, and the stud count (5) make up the 5×120 Bolt Pattern or Pitch Circle Diameter (PCD).
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Early BMW 3 Series cars, such as the E21 and E30, used a 4×100 PCD. Later models, however, moved to a 5×120 PCD, which has now become standard across the whole BMW lineup and is referred to as “BMW fitting.”
Although the 5×120 PCD is common to all current 3 Series vehicles, it is important to keep in mind that alternative wheel bolt sizes may be needed depending on the specific model. While F series cars (F30, F31, F34, and F80) need M14 wheel bolts, E series BMWs (E21, E30, E36, E40, E90, E91, E92, and E93) accept M12 wheel bolts.
There are PCD hub converter kits available that fit over your current wheel hub and enable you to utilize wheels with different PCD patterns on your car if you want to install a modern wheel with a 5×120 PCD on an early 4×100 3 Series model.
What Cars Have 5×120 Wheels?
- Acura (7) MDX (2007-2013) MDX (2017-2022) (2017-2022) NSX (2016-2022) RL (2005-2013) (2005-2013) RLX (2013-2021) TL (2009-2014) TLX (2021-2022) ZDX (2009-2013)
- BMW (27)
- Alpina BMW (15)
- BYD (10)
- Bentley (3)
- Buick (10)
- Cadillac (10)
- Chevrolet (8)
BMW employs 5×112?
As many of you are aware, BMW changed their bolt pattern (PCD) to 5×112 from 5×120 with the launch of their newest vehicles, including the G01 X3, G30/31 5 series, G32 6 GT, and G11/12 7 series, after about 40 years.
Can 5×114-3 wheels on 5×120 wheels?
The fact that 5×120 to 5×114.3 wheel adapters can only fit on 5×120 vehicle hubs and convert 5×114.3 wheels is crucial to understand. To avoid wasting time or money, conduct some research before starting the project. Most of the time, you can quickly check the bolt pattern in your owner’s handbook or on Google by entering the model and year. However, there might be some exceptions, particularly if you don’t know the new wheels’ PCD.
It is best to measure the lug pattern size yourself, however. Choose one lug hole on a 5-lug wheel as your starting point, and then use a ruler to measure from the edge of that hole to the center of the hole next to it (skip the one bolt hole). The bolt pattern would be 5×4.5″ or 5×114.3 if the bolt pattern circle diameter is 4.5 inches (114.3mm). Of course, you can get help from your neighborhood auto shop.