WheelOffset

2000 BMW M5 Wheel Offset

ET20

Quick specs

OEM offset
ET20
Wheel size
8x17 · 8x18
Backspacing
4.79 in
Bolt pattern
5×120
Center bore
74.1 mm
Tire size
235/45R17 · 245/40R18

OEM configurations

ConfigurationFrontRearOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
M5 · 5.0L, S62B50, V8, Petrol8x178x18ET204.79 in235/45R17 / 245/40R185x12074.1 mmM12 x 1.5
M5 · 5.0L, S62B50, V8, Petrol8x178x18ET204.79 in235/45R17 / 245/40R185x12074.1 mmM12 x 1.5
M5 (GF-DE50) · 508S, V8, Petrol8x178x18ET204.79 in235/45R17 / 245/40R185x12074.1 mmM12 x 1.5

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OEM: 17×8 ET20 · 235/45R17 · Front · M5 · 5.0L, S62B50, V8, Petrol

  • Outer: +0 mm
  • Inner clearance: 0 mm unchanged

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Lug hardware

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  • Gorilla Automotive 21133HT Small Diameter Acorn Chrome 5 Lug Kit (12mm x 1.50 Thread Size) Pack Of 20

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  • Gorilla Automotive 21132HT Small Diameter Acorn Chrome 4 Lug Kit (12mm x 1.50 Thread Size) - Pack Of 16

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Wheel locks

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  • MCGARD Chrome Cone Seat M12 x 1.5 Wheel Locks

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  • Gorilla Automotive Wheel Locks With Washer (M12x1.50)

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Real-World 2000 BMW M5 Wheel Setups

Observed aftermarket setups from documented Modified1 builds. These are individual build records — not OEM specifications and not clearance guarantees for every vehicle.

Common custom wheel sizes

Among builds in our database for this model year:

  • 18-inch — 1 documented build
  • 20-inch — 1 documented build

2 documented builds.

2000 BMW M5 custom wheel setup

Staggered · 20×10 ET10 / 20×11.5 ET16

Documented on a 2000 BMW M5 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Work Rezax II

Front
20×10 ET10 · 255/30R20
Rear
20×11.5 ET16 · 305/25R20
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×8 ET20 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Outer edge 35.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
  • Inner edge 15.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
  • Width +2" vs OEM
  • Diameter +3" vs OEM
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2000 BMW M5 custom wheel setup

Staggered · 18×10 ET9 / 18×12 ET9

Documented on a 2000 BMW M5 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: O.Z. Mito

Front
18×10 ET9 · 245/40R18
Rear
18×12 ET9 · 285/35R18
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×8 ET20 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Outer edge 36.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
  • Inner edge 14.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
  • Width +2" vs OEM
  • Diameter +1" vs OEM
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More specs for the 2000 BMW M5

OEM offsets are catalog configurations, not an aftermarket “safe ET range.” Matching offset alone does not confirm clearance. Documented custom builds are observed setups only.