BMW M3 Bolt Pattern, Center Bore & Wheel Offset (1987–2027)
BMW M3 wheel fitment: 5x120 bolt pattern, 72.6mm center bore (1987–2018); 5x112 bolt pattern, 66.6mm center bore (2021–2027). OE wheel sizes and offsets for e
- 5x120bolt pattern (PCD), most common
- 72.6 mmcenter bore
- M12x1.5 Boltwheel bolt / nut
- 41 guidesmodel years 1987–2027
Bolt pattern by generation
- 5x120, 72.6 mm center bore — 1987–2018 (27 variants)
- 5x112, 66.6 mm center bore — 2021–2027 (14 variants)
BMW M3 wheel specs by year and trim
| Year | Model / trim | Bolt pattern | Center bore | OE wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | M3 CS Handschalter G80 | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 19x9.5J ET20 |
| 2025 | BMW M3 CS Touring G81 | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 19x9.5J |
| 2025 | BMW M3 CS Touring G81 [UK] | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 19x9.5J |
| 2025 | BMW M3 Sedan G80 | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 19x9.5J |
| 2025 | BMW M3 Touring G81 | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 19x9.5J |
| 2024 | BMW M3 CS G80 | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 19x9.5J |
| 2023 | BMW M3 50 Jahre BMW M G80 | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 19x9.5J |
| 2023 | BMW M3 Competition Touring G81 [UK] | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 19x9.5J |
| 2023 | BMW M3 Touring G81 | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 19x9.5J |
| 2023 | BMW M3 Touring M Performance Parts G81 | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 19x9.5J |
| 2023 | BMW M3 Touring MotoGP Safety Car G81 | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | — |
| 2022 | BMW M3 Competition Sedan M xDrive G80 | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 19x9.5J |
| 2021 | BMW M3 Saloon Competition G80 [UK] | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 19x9.5J |
| 2021 | BMW M3 Sedan Competition G80 | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 19x9.5J |
| 2018 | BMW M3 CS F80 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 19x9.0J |
| 2016 | BMW M3 30 Jahre F80 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 20x9.0J |
| 2016 | BMW M3 Competition Package F80 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 20x9.0J |
| 2016 | BMW M3 Sedan F80 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 19x9.0J |
| 2015 | BMW M3 Sedan F80 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 18x9.0J |
| 2011 | BMW M3 GTS E92 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 19x9.0J |
| 2010 | BMW M3 E90/E92 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 18x8.5J |
| 2009 | BMW M3 Convertible E93 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 18x8.5J |
| 2009 | BMW M3 Convertible E93 [UK] | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 18x8.5J |
| 2009 | BMW M3 Saloon E90 [UK] | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 18x8.5J |
| 2008 | BMW M3 Coupe E92 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 18x8.5J |
| 2008 | BMW M3 Coupe E92 [UK] | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 18x8.5J |
| 2008 | BMW M3 Coupe E92 [US] | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 18x8.5J |
| 2008 | BMW M3 Sedan E90 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 18x8.5J |
| 2008 | BMW M3 Sedan E90 [US] | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 18x8.5J |
| 2005 | BMW M3 Competition E46 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 19x8.0J |
| 2003 | BMW M3 CSL E46 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 19x8.5J |
| 2001 | BMW M3 Convertible E46 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 18x8.0J |
| 2001 | BMW M3 E46 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 18x8.0J |
| 1995 | BMW M3 Sedan E36 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 17x7.5J |
| 1994 | BMW M3 Cabriolet E36 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 17x7.5J |
| 1994 | BMW M3 GT E36 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 17x7.5J |
| 1992 | BMW M3 Coupe E36 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 17x7.5J |
| 1990 | BMW M3 Sport Evolution E30 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 16x7.5J |
| 1988 | BMW M3 Cabriolet E30 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 16x7.5J |
| 1988 | BMW M3 Evolution E30 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 16x7.5J |
| 1987 | BMW M3 E30 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 15x7.0J ET30 |
Factory wheel sizes on the BMW M3
Across the 40 BMW M3 trims with a documented factory wheel, the OE diameter is 15-20 inch, width 7-9.5J and offset ET20-30. 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. The offset spread between trims is 10 mm, so read the year-by-year row for your exact car before choosing a width. 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 M3 (5x120)
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Vehicles With the Same Hub as the BMW M3 (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 M3?
The BMW M3 uses a 5x120 bolt pattern on most variants we cover with a 72.6mm center bore. Other generations use 5x112 / 66.6mm (2021–2027). Always check the exact year and trim before ordering.
What is the BMW M3 center bore?
The hub-centric center bore is 72.6 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 M3 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 M3?
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.