1982–1994 · saloon / coupe / convertible / touring
The E30 left the factory on 14 and 15-inch wheels, and many owners still keep to 15s because the arches and suspension were designed around them. Ordinary E30s use a four-stud hub, while the M3 has five studs, so wheels do not swap between the two without a hub conversion.
4x100 / 5x120 bolt pattern · Centre bore not confirmed · Stock wheels: 14 × 6.5, 14 × 5.5, 15 × 7, 16 × 7.5 inch · Stock tyres: 195/65 R14, 175/70 R14, 205/55 R15, 225/45 R16
Updated 2026-10-31 · Medium source confidence. Check your exact trim and market. How we check specs
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern | |
| Stock tyre sizes | |
| Centre bore | Not confirmed |
| Fastener and thread | Wheel bolt, M12x1.5 |
| Tightening torque | 100 Nm (confirm in your handbook) |
Factory options vary by trim and market. Match your car to the row below and check its tyre placard before using it as a baseline.
| Trim | Axle | Wheel | Tyre |
|---|---|---|---|
| iS models, 14-inch basketweave (Style 5) | Front and rear | 14 × 6.5 inch, ET30 | 195/65 R14 |
| Base models, 14-inch steel wheel | Front and rear | 14 × 5.5 inch, ET35 | 175/70 R14 |
| Optional 15-inch star spoke (Style 10) | Front and rear | 15 × 7 inch, ET24 | 205/55 R15 |
| 325iX, 14-inch basketweave | Front and rear | 14 × 6.5 inch, ET45 | 195/65 R14 |
| M3, 15-inch (5x120) | Front and rear | 15 × 7 inch, ET30 | 205/55 R15 |
| M3 Evo II / Sport Evo, 16-inch (5x120) | Front and rear | 16 × 7.5 inch, ET27 | 225/45 R16 |
Read these before choosing wheels for the 3 Series / M3: they explain the offset, fitment and hub numbers in this guide.
Starting points for a build. Read the notes with each setup, especially if your car is lowered or has different brakes.
The NASA Spec E30 race class runs 205/50 R15 tyres, and 15x7 ET25 4x100 wheels are sold specifically for it. BimmerWorld describes the near-identical 15x7 ET24 as an easy fit on standard bodywork with 195 or 205 tyres.
An owner on the StanceWorks forum posts 15x8 ET15 with 195/50 R15 tyres on an E30 with standard suspension, and calls it the ideal of the setups he has run. The narrow tyre on an 8-inch rim is a deliberate choice to keep the sidewall clear of the arch.
BimmerWorld lists 17x8 ET25 as its mild E30 fitment and says anything larger than the Euro 15x7 needs the right mix of offset, tyre size and camber. Check the tyre choice with the wheel seller.
Check the exact setup
There is no confirmed range for this car yet. Compare a known wheel with your proposed size and measure both sides.
Measure before ordering
A maximum width has not been confirmed. Tyre shape, ride height and alignment all change the available space.
These figures belong to the setups described here. Combining the widest wheel with either end of the offset range does not guarantee a safe fit. For how ET moves the wheel in and out, read wheel offset explained; for how far the tyre can sit out, see flush, poke and tucked fitment.
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These tools start with the iS models, 14-inch basketweave (Style 5) front size. Choose your own trim or axle in the calculator if it differs.
4x100 with a 57.1 mm centre bore on everything except the M3, which is 5x120 with a 72.6 mm centre bore.
100 Nm, according to the E30 Zone torque settings list.
A 15x7 at about ET24 to ET25 with a 195 or 205 tyre. It matches BMW's own optional 15-inch size, so it needs no arch work.
They bolt on, but their ET41 to ET45 offset sits much further in than the ET24 to ET35 rear-drive wheels, so spacers are usually needed for a normal stance.
Yes. 17x8 ET25 is a documented size, but the E30 was designed around 14 and 15-inch wheels, so tyre width and camber decide whether it rubs.
Factory tyre (tire) sizes for the 1982–1994 BMW 3 Series / M3 E30 are 195/65 R14, 175/70 R14, 205/55 R15 and 225/45 R16, depending on trim. Your tyre placard shows the size for your car.
Factory wheels are 14 × 6.5 inch, 14 × 5.5 inch, 15 × 7 inch and 16 × 7.5 inch, depending on trim. The stock table lists the offset for each.
This guide is a starting point, not a fitment guarantee. Specs can differ by market, trim and previous modifications. Confirm all sizes, clearances and fastener requirements with a qualified wheel and tyre professional before buying or fitting parts.
More guides from BMW or cars with the same bolt pattern. A matching pattern alone does not make a wheel interchangeable.