WheelOffset

1999 BMW M3 Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size
7x17 · 7.5x17
Offset
ET41
Backspacing
5.11 in · 5.36 in
Bolt pattern
5×120
Center bore
72.6 mm
Thread
M12×1.5
Tire size
215/45R17 · 235/40R17 · 225/45R17

OEM configurations

ConfigurationFrontRearOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
M3 · 3.2L, S52B32, I6, Petrol7x177.5x17ET415.11 in215/45R17 / 225/45R175x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5
M3 · 3.2L, S52B32, I6, Petrol7.5x177.5x17ET415.36 in235/40R17 / 225/45R175x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5
3.2 · S50B32, I6, Petrol7x177.5x17ET415.11 in225/45R175x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5
3.2 (E-M3C) · 326S, I6, Petrol7.5x177.5x17ET415.36 in225/45R175x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5

Wheels and hardware

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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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  • WayJun 4 Pcs Wheel Lug Nuts M12 X 1.5 for BMW E46 325 E90 E39 E60 E53 36136781150

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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

    M12 x 1.5 · lock

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

    M12 x 1.5 · lock

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Real-World 1999 BMW M3 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:

  • 17-inch — 1 documented build

1 documented build.

1999 BMW M3 custom wheel setup

Staggered · 17×9 ET17 / 17×10 ET22

Documented on a 1999 BMW M3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Cromodora

Front
17×9 ET17 · 215/40R17
Rear
17×10 ET22 · 225/45R17
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET41 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Outer edge 49.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
  • Inner edge 1.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
  • Width +2" vs OEM
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More specs for the 1999 BMW M3

Each OEM row is a catalog configuration. Offset ranges are not collapsed when the database has exact setups. Documented aftermarket builds are observed setups only — not universal fit or clearance confirmation.