BMW X3 Bolt Pattern, Center Bore & Wheel Offset (2004–2025)
BMW X3 wheel fitment: 5x112 bolt pattern, 66.6mm center bore (2018–2025); 5x120 bolt pattern, 72.6mm center bore (2004–2015). OE wheel sizes and offsets for e
- 5x112bolt pattern (PCD), most common
- 66.6 mmcenter bore
- M14x1.5 Boltwheel bolt / nut
- 18 guidesmodel years 2004–2025
Bolt pattern by generation
- 5x112, 66.6 mm center bore — 2018–2025 (9 variants)
- 5x120, 72.6 mm center bore — 2004–2015 (9 variants)
BMW X3 wheel specs by year and trim
| Year | Model / trim | Bolt pattern | Center bore | OE wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | BMW X3 G45 | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 19x7.5J |
| 2025 | BMW X3 M Performance Parts G45 | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 20x8.5J |
| 2025 | BMW X3 M50 xDrive G45 | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 20x8.5J |
| 2025 | BMW X3 with M Sport Package G45 | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 20x8.5J |
| 2022 | BMW X3 G01 | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 19x7.5J |
| 2022 | BMW X3 M Competition F97 | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 21x9.5J |
| 2020 | BMW X3 M Competition F97 | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 21x9.5J |
| 2018 | BMW X3 G01 | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 19x7.5J |
| 2018 | BMW X3 M40i G01 | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 20x8.0J |
| 2015 | BMW X3 F25 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 18x8.0J |
| 2011 | BMW X3 F25 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 17x7.5J |
| 2011 | BMW X3 xDrive20d F25 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 17x7.5J |
| 2011 | BMW X3 xDrive35i F25 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 18x8.0J |
| 2009 | BMW X3 Limited Sport Edition E83 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 19x8.5J |
| 2007 | BMW X3 E83 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 17x8.0J |
| 2005 | BMW X3 E83 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 17x7.0J |
| 2004 | BMW X3 2.0d E83 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 17x7.0J ET46 |
| 2004 | BMW X3 3.0i E83 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 18x8.0J |
Factory wheel sizes on the BMW X3
Across the 18 BMW X3 trims with a documented factory wheel, the OE diameter is 17-21 inch, width 7-9.5J and offset ET46. A forged wheel that keeps the bolt pattern and hub bore of your generation (see the table above) and stays inside that offset range bolts on without spacers or hub rings. Going one inch up in diameter with a lower-profile tyre keeps the rolling circumference inside the usual 1.5% tolerance; every extra 0.5J of width moves the outer lip about 6 mm outward at the same offset, and each 5 mm less offset moves the whole wheel 5 mm outward.
Forged wheels for the BMW X3 (5x112)
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Vehicles With the Same Hub as the BMW X3 (5x112, 66.6 mm Bore)
In our database, 632 other vehicle entries from 20 makes use exactly the same 5x112 bolt pattern and 66.6 mm center bore. Factory wheels from these cars bolt on and center on the hub without rings; offset and width still have to be checked.
5x112 is used by 21.6% of the vehicle pages in our English fitment guide (1,407 of 6,503); 58.6% of those also use a 66.6 mm center bore.
Hub-Centric Rings for a 66.6 mm Center Bore
A wheel with a center bore larger than 66.6 mm needs a hub-centric ring. The most common combinations:
| Wheel bore | Ring size |
|---|---|
| 67.1 mm | 67.1 → 66.6 mm |
| 70.1 mm | 70.1 → 66.6 mm |
| 70.5 mm | 70.5 → 66.6 mm |
| 71.6 mm | 71.6 → 66.6 mm |
| 73.1 mm | 73.1 → 66.6 mm |
ANKUSI forged wheels are bored to exactly 66.6 mm for this vehicle, so no ring is needed.
Sources and Last Update
Bolt pattern and center bore were checked against at least two independent fitment references before publication.
This record is part of the open ANKUSI Wheel Fitment Dataset (DOI 10.5281/zenodo.23241521, CC BY 4.0).
Compiled by the ANKUSI Wheels engineering team, an IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certified forged wheel factory in Guangzhou.
FAQ
What is the bolt pattern on a BMW X3?
The BMW X3 uses a 5x112 bolt pattern on most variants we cover with a 66.6mm center bore. Other generations use 5x120 / 72.6mm (2004–2015). Always check the exact year and trim before ordering.
What is the BMW X3 center bore?
The hub-centric center bore is 66.6 mm on the most common generation; see the table for variants. Aftermarket wheels should match this bore or use hub-centric rings so the hub, not the bolts, carries the load.
Do all BMW X3 years share the same wheel fitment?
No. The bolt pattern or center bore changed between generations, so wheels are not interchangeable across all years. Use the year-by-year table on this page to pick the right specification.
Which forged wheels fit the BMW X3?
Any wheel drilled 5x112 with a 66.6mm hub bore in the offset range shown on the model guide. ANKUSI forges wheels to order for this exact specification, in 14–24 inch diameters, so no adapters or hub rings are needed.