18-inch daily square
- Front and rear
- 18 × 8.5 inch, ET35 · 235/40 R18
Apex lists this as a direct road fitment. Check inner clearance if coilovers are fitted.
2005–2013 · saloon and coupé
BMW 3 Series E90 / E92 wheel fitment
The E90 and E92 support both square road setups and wider rear wheels. Facelift saloons have less rear arch clearance than early saloons or coupés, so the body version matters.
5x120 bolt pattern · 72.6 mm centre bore · Stock wheels: 16 × 7, 17 × 8, 17 × 8.5, 18 × 8, 18 × 8.5 inch · Stock tyres: 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17, 255/40 R17, 225/40 R18, 255/35 R18
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Quick specs
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern | |
| Stock tyre sizes | |
| Centre bore | 72.6 mm |
| Fastener and thread | Wheel bolt, M12x1.5 |
| Tightening torque | 120 Nm (confirm in your handbook) |
Stock wheels and tyres
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 320i / 320d, 16-inch alloy package | Front and rear | 16 × 7 inch, ET34 | 205/55 R16 |
| M Sport, Style 194M 17-inch package | Front | 17 × 8 inch, ET34 | 225/45 R17 |
| M Sport, Style 194M 17-inch package | Rear | 17 × 8.5 inch, ET37 | 255/40 R17 |
| M Sport, Style 193M 18-inch package | Front | 18 × 8 inch, ET34 | 225/40 R18 |
| M Sport, Style 193M 18-inch package | Rear | 18 × 8.5 inch, ET37 | 255/35 R18 |
Explained in our guides
Read these before choosing wheels for the 3 Series: they explain the offset, fitment and hub numbers in this guide.
- Wheel offset explained: choosing ET without guessingUnderstand positive and negative wheel offset, calculate inner clearance and outer position, and choose an ET using measurements from your own car.
- Flush, poke and tucked fitment: measure the whole tyreUnderstand flush, poked and tucked wheels, calculate how width and offset change the look, and check clearance beyond a parked side-on photograph.
- Staggered vs square wheels: tyres, rotation and AWDCompare square and staggered wheel setups, calculate front-to-rear tyre diameter, and understand rotation limits and all-wheel-drive requirements.
Popular community setups
Starting points for a build. Read the notes with each setup, especially if your car is lowered or has different brakes.
18-inch wider rear
- Front
- 18 × 8.5 inch, ET35 · 235/40 R18
- Rear
- 18 × 9.5 inch, ET35 · 265/35 R18
Documented for non-M models. Facelift E90 saloons may need rear arch rolling or more negative camber. For facelift xDrive saloons, use the separately specified 225/40 R18 front and 255/35 R18 rear combination.
Width and offset guidance
Offset range
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.
Common width limit
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.
Clearance notes
- Facelift E90/E91 rear track changes reduce outer wheel clearance by 8 mm. This change does not apply to facelift E92/E93 bodies.
- These wheel examples exclude the M3.
- xDrive tyre choices must preserve the correct front-to-rear rolling relationship; the guide distinguishes facelift saloons from other bodies.
- Check full steering lock and suspension travel with the car loaded. Match wheel load rating, tyre load and speed ratings, fastener seats and brake clearance.
See it on your car.
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Run the numbers
These tools start with the 320i / 320d, 16-inch alloy package front size. Choose your own trim or axle in the calculator if it differs.
Questions
What is the E90 and E92 bolt pattern?
Both use 5x120, a nominal 72.6 mm bore and M12x1.5 bolts tightened to 120 Nm.
Can I run the same wheel size all round?
Yes. An 18x8.5 ET35 wheel with 235/40 R18 tyres is a documented square setup.
Why do some E90 rear wheels rub after the facelift?
The facelift saloon has a wider rear track, leaving 8 mm less outer clearance. Coupés did not receive this same change.
What size tyres does the BMW 3 Series E90 / E92 have?
Factory tyre (tire) sizes for the 2005–2013 BMW 3 Series E90 / E92 are 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17, 255/40 R17, 225/40 R18 and 255/35 R18, depending on trim, with wider rears on staggered setups. Your tyre placard shows the size for your car.
What is the BMW 3 Series E90 / E92 centre bore?
72.6 mm. Aftermarket wheels with a larger bore need hub-centric rings sized to it.
What is the BMW 3 Series E90 / E92 wheel bolt torque?
120 Nm (about 89 lb-ft) for the original bolts. Confirm in your handbook, especially with aftermarket wheels or bolts.
Specs checked against
- Apex E9x non-M fitment guide
- BMW factory M Sport wheel table
- LFI E9x hardware specifications
- BMW hub, bolt pattern and thread table
- BMW TIS wheel tightening specifications
- BMW E90 factory wheel approval
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.
Related cars
More guides from BMW or cars with the same bolt pattern. A matching pattern alone does not make a wheel interchangeable.