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2017 Brabus Smart fortwo Wheels & Rims: Bolt Pattern, Offset & Sizes
Fitting Brabus Smart fortwo wheels? This page gives the 2017 Brabus Smart fortwo bolt pattern (4x100), centre bore, factory rim size and the offset range for aftermarket and forged Brabus Smart fortwo rims: the same spec sheet ANKUSI uses when machining forged wheels for this car.
Quick answer: The 2017 Brabus Smart fortwo uses a 4x100 bolt pattern with a 60.1 mm centre bore and M14x1.5 lug bolts. Factory wheels: F: 16x6.0J R: 17x7.0J. For aftermarket wheels, 17x6.5J ET38 front / 18x7.5J ET35 rear sits flush and 17x7.0J ET35 front / 18x8.0J ET30 rear is the most aggressive fit.
Forged wheels for the 2017 Brabus Smart fortwo — drilled 4x100 with a 60.1 mm centre bore, built to the offset you choose. From $220 per wheel, made to order in 20–25 days.
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Brabus Smart fortwo (2017): 4x100 bolt pattern, 60.1mm center bore. Factory wheels: F: 16x6.0J R: 17x7.0J. Reference fitment ranges.
Bolt Pattern4x100
Wheel Bolt/NutM14x1.5 Bolt
Center Bore60.1mm
Wheel Load Rating650–750 kg/wheel (Standard Passenger Car segment reference)
Year2017
CategoryHatchback
✓ Data check: the bolt pattern and center bore on this page match an independent fitment reference. Last reviewed September 18, 2026. How we verify
Wheel Size & Offset at a Glance
| Configuration | Wheel Size & Offset |
|---|---|
| Factory (OE) | F: 16x6.0J R: 17x7.0J |
| Flush Fitment | F 17x6.5J ET38 / R 18x7.5J ET35 |
| Maximum Aggressive | F 17x7.0J ET35 / R 18x8.0J ET30 |
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Every design below is forged to order, so it can be machined to the Brabus Smart fortwo's 4x100 bolt pattern and 60.1 mm center bore, with the width and offset calculated for your setup.
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How to Read Wheel Offset & Measurements
Use these two references before ordering: the left diagram shows where each spec (PCD, center bore, offset, width and diameter) is measured on the wheel; the right diagram shows how positive, zero and negative offset shift the wheel face relative to the hub centerline.
ANKUSI Engineering Expert Advice
Hot hatches and performance compacts are built around quick direction changes, so rotational mass at the wheel has an outsized effect on how the car actually feels to drive. Forging trims that mass while holding the same strength margin as the factory wheel, which is exactly the trade-off this kind of platform rewards.
The Brabus Smart fortwo runs a 4x100 bolt pattern, 60.1mm center bore, and a F: 16x6.0J wheel from the factory. Our Flush Fitment reference is F 17x6.5J ET38 / R 18x7.5J ET35, which tucks the tire under the fender lip on a stock-height Brabus Smart fortwo. Our Maximum Aggressive reference is F 17x7.0J ET35 / R 18x8.0J ET30 — beyond that offset, expect rubbing against the inner fender liner under compression without further trimming.
Brabus Smart fortwo OE Wheel Specs
The 2017 Brabus Smart fortwo (Hatchback) uses a 4x100 bolt pattern with a 60.1mm center bore. Factory wheels are F: 16x6.0J R: 17x7.0J.
Why the factory spec works for most owners:
- Balances ride comfort with everyday drivability
- A commonly used size for this vehicle class, supporting parts and tire availability
- Maintains clearance for the factory suspension and brake components
- Provides stable, predictable handling across normal driving conditions
ANKUSI builds these wheels — we are the forging factory, not a reseller. For the Brabus Smart fortwo (2017) we drill the 4x100 pattern and cut the centre bore to 60.1mm on our own CNC line, so the wheel hub-centres on the car with no spacer rings, in whatever diameter, width and offset you specify.
Converting these ET figures to backspacing? Use the wheel offset and backspacing calculator.
The figures on this page are part of our open wheel fitment dataset — 10,093 vehicles, free to download, CC BY 4.0.
Offset & Backspacing Reference
Backspacing is calculated as wheel width (in) ÷ 2 + offset (mm) ÷ 25.4 + 0.5 (flange allowance):
- OE: F 16x6.0J ET44 → ~5.23″ F backspacing, R 17x7.0J ET44 → ~5.73″ R backspacing
- Flush: F 17x6.5J ET38 → ~5.25″ F backspacing, R 18x7.5J ET35 → ~5.63″ R backspacing
- Max: F 17x7.0J ET35 → ~5.38″ F backspacing, R 18x8.0J ET30 → ~5.68″ R backspacing
Want to check a different width or offset before you order? Use our Offset & Backspacing Calculator to solve the numbers yourself, or looking for your exact Brabus spec, or want a wheel built to a custom offset for your Brabus Smart fortwo? Contact ANKUSI with your bolt pattern and offset target and we will confirm the correct forged wheel spec for your build.
Brabus Smart fortwo: Specs by Model Year
| Year | Bolt pattern | Center bore | Factory wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3x112 | 57.1 mm | 15x5J |
| 2017 | 4x100 | 60.1 mm | 16x6J |
Check the model year before ordering: the specs change — bolt pattern 3x112 → 4x100 from 2017; center bore 57.1 mm → 60.1 mm from 2017.
Vehicles With the Same Hub as the Brabus Smart fortwo (4x100, 60.1 mm Bore)
In our database, 149 other vehicle entries from 10 makes use exactly the same 4x100 bolt pattern and 60.1 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.
4x100 is used by 6.9% of the vehicle pages in our English fitment guide (451 of 6,503); 33.3% of those also use a 60.1 mm center bore.
Hub-Centric Rings for a 60.1 mm Center Bore
A wheel with a center bore larger than 60.1 mm needs a hub-centric ring. The most common combinations:
| Wheel bore | Ring size |
|---|---|
| 63.4 mm | 63.4 → 60.1 mm |
| 64.1 mm | 64.1 → 60.1 mm |
| 65.1 mm | 65.1 → 60.1 mm |
| 66.1 mm | 66.1 → 60.1 mm |
| 73.1 mm | 73.1 → 60.1 mm |
ANKUSI forged wheels are bored to exactly 60.1 mm for this vehicle, so no ring is needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What bolt pattern (PCD) does the Brabus Smart fortwo use?
The 2017 Brabus Smart fortwo uses a 4x100 bolt pattern.
How many lug bolts does the Brabus Smart fortwo use?
The Brabus Smart fortwo uses a 4-lug bolt pattern (4x100), so you need a 4-lug forged wheel to bolt straight on.
What is the center bore size on the Brabus Smart fortwo?
The Brabus Smart fortwo's center bore is 60.1mm. If an aftermarket wheel has a larger center bore than this, hub-centric rings are recommended so the wheel centers on the hub itself rather than relying on the lug bolts alone.
What size are the factory (stock) wheels on the Brabus Smart fortwo?
Factory wheels on the Brabus Smart fortwo are F: 16x6.0J R: 17x7.0J.
What is the biggest wheel size I can fit on my Brabus Smart fortwo without rubbing?
The most aggressive fitment we recommend without fender work is F 17x7.0J ET35 / R 18x8.0J ET30. Going beyond this typically causes rubbing under compression unless you roll the fenders or add camber correction.
What does a flush wheel fitment look like on the Brabus Smart fortwo?
For a flush look with minimal to no rubbing, we recommend F 17x6.5J ET38 / R 18x7.5J ET35 as a starting point on a stock or mildly lowered Brabus Smart fortwo.
Do I need wheel spacers for my Brabus Smart fortwo?
No. ANKUSI forges each wheel to your exact target offset, including the flush or max specs above, so you get the correct fitment without stacking spacers. Spacers are typically only used to push out an existing OE-offset wheel without replacing it, which isn't necessary when you're ordering a custom-offset forged wheel.
How do I calculate wheel backspacing for my Brabus Smart fortwo?
Backspacing (in inches) = wheel width (in) ÷ 2 + offset (mm) ÷ 25.4 + 0.5 (flange allowance). For example, the flush spec above works out to roughly 5.25" backspacing up front and 5.63" in the rear.
What's the difference between wheel offset and backspacing?
Offset is the distance in millimeters from the wheel's true centerline to its mounting face (positive offset pulls the wheel in, negative pushes it out). Backspacing is the distance in inches from the mounting face to the back edge of the wheel barrel. They describe the same fitment from two different reference points, which is why ANKUSI lists both above — some shops and tuning guides quote offset, others quote backspacing.
Can I run staggered wheels (different sizes front and rear) on my Brabus Smart fortwo?
Yes — the Brabus Smart fortwo's factory and our recommended flush/max fitments already use staggered sizing (different width front and rear), and ANKUSI can forge matching staggered sets to your target offsets.
Sources and Last Update
Data checked against: avtoreference.com, tirewheelguide.com.
This record is part of the open ANKUSI Wheel Fitment Dataset (DOI 10.5281/zenodo.23241521, CC BY 4.0).
Other cars on the same factory size: 16x6 wheels · 16 inch wheels.
Compiled by the ANKUSI Wheels engineering team, an IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certified forged wheel factory in Guangzhou.