2011 BMW X3 Wheel Offset

ET32 · ET43 · ET38

Quick specs

OEM offset: ET32 · ET43 · ET38
Wheel size: 7.5x17 · 8x17 · 8x18 · 8.5x19 · 8.5x20
Backspacing: 5.01 in · 5.69 in · 5.75 in
Bolt pattern: 5×120
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Tire size: Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

Configuration	Front	Rear	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
xDrive28i · 3.0L, N52B30, I6, Petrol	7.5x17	8x18	ET32 / ET43	5.01 in	225/60R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive28i · 3.0L, N52B30, I6, Petrol	8x17	8x18	ET43	5.69 in	245/55R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive35i · 3.0L, N55B30, I6, Petrol	8x18	8x18	ET43	5.69 in	245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive35i · 3.0L, N55B30, I6, Petrol	8.5x19	8x18	ET38 / ET43	5.75 in	245/45R19 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive35i · 3.0L, N55B30, I6, Petrol	8.5x20	8x18	ET38 / ET43	5.75 in	245/40R20 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
sDrive18d · N47D20C, I4, Diesel	7.5x17	8x18	ET32 / ET43	5.01 in	225/60R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
sDrive18d · N47D20C, I4, Diesel	7.5x17	8x18	ET32 / ET43	5.01 in	205/65R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
sDrive18d · N47D20C, I4, Diesel	8x17	8x18	ET43	5.69 in	245/55R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive20d · 2.0L, N47D20C, I4, Diesel	7.5x17	8x18	ET32 / ET43	5.01 in	225/60R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive20d · 2.0L, N47D20C, I4, Diesel	7.5x17	8x18	ET32 / ET43	5.01 in	205/65R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive20d · 2.0L, N47D20C, I4, Diesel	8x17	8x18	ET43	5.69 in	245/55R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive20i · 2.0L, N20B20A, I4, Petrol	7.5x17	8x18	ET32 / ET43	5.01 in	225/60R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive20i · 2.0L, N20B20A, I4, Petrol	7.5x17	8x18	ET32 / ET43	5.01 in	205/65R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive20i · 2.0L, N20B20A, I4, Petrol	8x17	8x18	ET43	5.69 in	245/55R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive28i · 2.0L, N20B20A, I4, Petrol	7.5x17	8x18	ET32 / ET43	5.01 in	205/65R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive28i · 2.0L, N20B20A, I4, Petrol	7.5x17	8x18	ET32 / ET43	5.01 in	225/60R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive28i · 2.0L, N20B20A, I4, Petrol	8x17	8x18	ET43	5.69 in	245/55R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive30d · 3.0L, N57D30A, I6, Diesel	7.5x17	8x18	ET32 / ET43	5.01 in	205/65R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive30d · 3.0L, N57D30A, I6, Diesel	7.5x17	8x18	ET32 / ET43	5.01 in	225/60R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive30d · 3.0L, N57D30A, I6, Diesel	8x17	8x18	ET43	5.69 in	245/55R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive35d · 3.0L, N57D30B, I6, Diesel	8x18	8x18	ET43	5.69 in	245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive35d · 3.0L, N57D30B, I6, Diesel	8.5x19	8x18	ET38 / ET43	5.75 in	245/45R19 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive35d · 3.0L, N57D30B, I6, Diesel	8.5x20	8x18	ET38 / ET43	5.75 in	245/40R20 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive35i · 3.0L, N55B30A, I6, Petrol	8x18	8x18	ET43	5.69 in	245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive35i · 3.0L, N55B30A, I6, Petrol	8.5x19	8x18	ET38 / ET43	5.75 in	245/45R19 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive35i · 3.0L, N55B30A, I6, Petrol	8.5x20	8x18	ET38 / ET43	5.75 in	245/40R20 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive28i (CBA-WX30) · N52B30A, I6, Petrol	7.5x17	8x18	ET32 / ET43	5.01 in	205/65R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive28i (CBA-WX30) · N52B30A, I6, Petrol	7.5x17	8x18	ET32 / ET43	5.01 in	225/60R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive28i (CBA-WX30) · N52B30A, I6, Petrol	8x17	8x18	ET43	5.69 in	245/55R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive35i (DBA-WX35) · N55B30A, I6, Petrol	8x18	8x18	ET43	5.69 in	245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive35i (DBA-WX35) · N55B30A, I6, Petrol	8.5x19	8x18	ET38 / ET43	5.75 in	245/45R19 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive35i (DBA-WX35) · N55B30A, I6, Petrol	8.5x20	8x18	ET38 / ET43	5.75 in	245/40R20 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25

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Real-World 2011 BMW X3 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:

19-inch — 2 documented builds
20-inch — 2 documented builds
17-inch — 1 documented build
22-inch — 1 documented build

6 documented builds.

DiameterLayout

19×8 ET35

Documented on a 2011 BMW X3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 245/45R19

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7.5 ET32 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 3.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 9.3 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM
Diameter +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 22×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2011 BMW X3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: VMR

Front: 22×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7.5 ET32 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +5" vs OEM

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20×?

Documented on a 2011 BMW X3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7.5 ET32 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +3" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2011 BMW X3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Lenso ES8

Front: 20×? · 255/45R20
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7.5 ET32 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +3" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2011 BMW X3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rial Salerno

Front: 17×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7.5 ET32 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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Staggered · 19×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2011 BMW X3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Vossen CV7

Front: 19×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7.5 ET32 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +2" vs OEM

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More specs for the 2011 BMW X3

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.