BMW CSL Bolt Pattern, Center Bore & Wheel Offset (1971–1973)
BMW CSL wheel fitment: 5x120 bolt pattern, 72.6mm center bore (1971–1973). OE wheel sizes and offsets for every CSL variant we cover (3 guides), plus flush an
- 5x120bolt pattern (PCD)
- 72.6 mmcenter bore
- M12x1.5 Boltwheel bolt / nut
- 3 guidesmodel years 1971–1973
BMW CSL wheel specs by year and trim
| Year | Model / trim | Bolt pattern | Center bore | OE wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | BMW 3.0 CSL E9 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 14x7.0J |
| 1972 | BMW 3.0 CSL E9 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 14x7.0J |
| 1971 | BMW 3.0 CSL E9 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 14x7.0J |
Factory wheel sizes on the BMW CSL
Across the 3 BMW CSL trims with a documented factory wheel, the OE diameter is 14 inch, width 7J. A forged wheel that keeps the 5x120 bolt pattern and the 72.6 mm hub bore and matches the factory offset listed on the model page 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.
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Vehicles With the Same Hub as the BMW CSL (5x120, 72.6 mm Bore)
In our database, 91 other vehicle entries from 9 makes use exactly the same 5x120 bolt pattern and 72.6 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.
5x120 is used by 10.3% of the vehicle entries in our database (670 of 6,503); 50.6% of those also use a 72.6 mm center bore.
Hub-Centric Rings for a 72.6 mm Center Bore
A wheel with a center bore larger than 72.6 mm needs a hub-centric ring. The most common combinations:
| Wheel bore | Ring size |
|---|---|
| 73.1 mm | 73.1 → 72.6 mm |
| 74.1 mm | 74.1 → 72.6 mm |
| 76.1 mm | 76.1 → 72.6 mm |
| 78.1 mm | 78.1 → 72.6 mm |
ANKUSI forged wheels are bored to exactly 72.6 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 CSL?
The BMW CSL uses a 5x120 bolt pattern with a 72.6mm center bore across every CSL variant in our database (3 guides, 1971–1973).
What is the BMW CSL center bore?
The hub-centric center bore is 72.6 mm. Aftermarket wheels should match this bore or use hub-centric rings so the hub, not the bolts, carries the load.
Do all BMW CSL years share the same wheel fitment?
The bolt pattern and center bore are the same across the years we cover, but OE wheel width and offset differ by trim, so check the exact model line before choosing an aftermarket size.
Which forged wheels fit the BMW CSL?
Any wheel drilled 5x120 with a 72.6mm 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.