18-inch daily square
- Front and rear
- 18 × 8.5 inch, ET35 · 235/40 R18
Apex lists this as a direct fit. The same wheel and tyre size on both axles allows front-to-rear rotation.
2012–2019 · saloon
BMW 3 Series F30 wheel fitment
F30 owners commonly use 18-inch wheels for road and track driving or staggered 19-inch wheels for a fuller arch fit. Brake packages vary, so wheel diameter alone does not establish clearance.
5x120 bolt pattern · 72.6 mm centre bore · Stock wheels: 17 × 7.5, 18 × 8, 18 × 8.5, 19 × 8, 19 × 8.5 inch · Stock tyres: 225/50 R17, 225/45 R18, 255/40 R18, 225/40 R19, 255/35 R19
Updated 2026-10-04 · High source confidence. Check your exact trim and market. How we check specs
Quick specs
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern | |
| Stock tyre sizes | |
| Centre bore | 72.6 mm |
| Fastener and thread | Wheel bolt, M14x1.25 |
| Tightening torque | 140 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE / standard-brake models, Style 393 | Front and rear | 17 × 7.5 inch, ET37 | 225/50 R17 |
| M Sport, Style 400M | Front | 18 × 8 inch, ET34 | 225/45 R18 |
| M Sport, Style 400M | Rear | 18 × 8.5 inch, ET47 | 255/40 R18 |
| M Sport, optional Style 403M | Front | 19 × 8 inch, ET36 | 225/40 R19 |
| M Sport, optional Style 403M | Rear | 19 × 8.5 inch, ET47 | 255/35 R19 |
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 square
- Front and rear
- 18 × 9 inch, ET30 · 245/40 R18
Documented direct fit. Moving to 255/40 R18 tyres can require extra front camber and rear arch rolling, depending on tyre shape and ride height.
19-inch road stagger
- Front
- 19 × 8.5 inch, ET35 · 225/40 R19
- Rear
- 19 × 9 inch, ET30 · 255/35 R19
Uses factory tyre sizes and is listed as xDrive-compatible. The rear sits further out relative to the arch than the front.
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
- Cars with 370 mm front brakes cannot use the 17-inch Apex fitments in the guide. Some 345 mm rear brake packages also have very tight barrel clearance.
- The F30 retains 5x120 but changes to M14x1.25 bolts; E90 M12 bolts are unsuitable.
- Some generic bolt-retailer tables quote 120 Nm for the F30. The BMW handbook specifies 140 Nm, which is used here.
- These examples exclude the F80 M3 and the F34 Gran Turismo.
- 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.
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Upload a photo and start with a look that suits the 3 Series. Try the wheels, colour and stance before you spend on parts.
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Run the numbers
These tools start with the SE / standard-brake models, Style 393 front size. Choose your own trim or axle in the calculator if it differs.
Questions
What wheel bolts does an F30 use?
M14x1.25 bolts, with a BMW handbook tightening torque of 140 Nm.
Will 17-inch wheels clear F30 M Sport brakes?
Not if the car has 370 mm front discs. Identify the actual brake package before choosing a smaller wheel.
Can an F30 xDrive use staggered wheels?
Yes, with an appropriate tyre pair. The documented 19-inch setup uses 225/40 R19 front and 255/35 R19 rear tyres.
What is the BMW 3 Series F30 bolt pattern?
5x120, with a 72.6 mm centre bore and M14x1.25 wheel bolts. Check the exact model year and market in the guide.
What size tyres does the BMW 3 Series F30 have?
Factory tyre (tire) sizes for the 2012–2019 BMW 3 Series F30 are 225/50 R17, 225/45 R18, 255/40 R18, 225/40 R19 and 255/35 R19, depending on trim, with wider rears on staggered setups. Your tyre placard shows the size for your car.
What wheel size does the BMW 3 Series F30 use?
Factory wheels are 17 × 7.5 inch, 18 × 8 inch, 18 × 8.5 inch, 19 × 8 inch and 19 × 8.5 inch, depending on trim. The stock table lists the offset for each.
What is the BMW 3 Series F30 centre bore?
72.6 mm. Aftermarket wheels with a larger bore need hub-centric rings sized to it.
What is the BMW 3 Series F30 wheel bolt torque?
140 Nm (about 103 lb-ft) for the original bolts. Confirm in your handbook, especially with aftermarket wheels or bolts.
Specs checked against
- Apex F3x fitment guide
- LFI F30 hardware specifications
- BMW hub, bolt pattern and thread table
- BMW 2017 3 Series handbook, wheel change
- BMW factory 400M wheel specifications
- BMW 403M original wheels
- BMW F30 factory brochure
- Original BMW Style 393 specifications
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.