
Generation
BMW M3 2000–2006
Change
Bolt pattern PCD
5x120
5 mounting holes on a 120 mm pitch circle
Centre bore DIA
72.5
millimetres
Wheel offset
ET 25
mm
Fasteners
M12x1.50
Bolt
Tightening torque
120
N·m
Tyre pressure
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Before buying: Match PCD and centre bore precisely. Also check wheel offset and width against your VIN.
All tyre sizes
- 225/45R18
- 255/40R18
Tyres and wheels by version
These options apply only to the stated years, markets and trim levels. Check the size against the vehicle placard and handbook before buying.
- Coupé, standard 18″, many markets225/45 ZR18 95Y XL; 8J×18, ET47255/40 ZR18 99Y XL; 9J×18, ET26Normal load: 220/240 kPa (2.2/2.4 bar; 32/35 psi)
- Coupé, optional 19″225/40 ZR19 89Y; 8J×19, ET47255/35 ZR19 96Y XL; 9.5J×19, ET27Values for this combination appear on the placards, but they vary by market/year; without the specific vehicle’s placard, I cannot state them with confidence.
- Convertible, standard 18″225/45 ZR18 95Y XL; 8J×18, ET47255/40 ZR18 99Y XL; 9J×18, ET26Pressure depends on market and full load; check the vehicle’s placard
- CSL (2003–2004, separate version)225/40 ZR19 89Y; 8.5J×19, ET44255/35 ZR19 96Y XL; 9.5J×19, ET27Values for the CSL should not be carried over from the standard M3; the CSL placard is required
Vehicles with the same PCD and centre bore
72matchesExact match: 5x120 and 72.5 mm
- Bentley Arnage 1998–2001 ET 61
- Bentley Azure 1995–2002 ET 55
- Bentley Brooklands 2008–2011 ET 47
- BMW 1 Series 2012–2019 ET 43
- BMW 1 Series 2011–2019 ET 43
- BMW 1 Series 2007–2012 ET 42
- BMW 1 Series 2007–2013 ET 42
- BMW 1 Series 2007–2013 ET 42
- BMW 1 Series 2004–2011 ET 42
- BMW 1 Series M 2011–2018 ET 31
- BMW 2 Series Cabriolet 2014–2021 ET 43
- BMW 2 Series Coupe 2013–2021 ET 43