2001 BMW M3 Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size
8x18 · 7.5x17 · 7.5x18 · 8x19
Offset
ET47 · ET41
Backspacing
5.85 in · 5.60 in · 5.36 in
Bolt pattern
5×120
Center bore
72.6 mm
Thread
M12×1.5
Tire size
225/45R18 · 225/45R17 · 225/40R18 · 225/40R19

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OEM configurations

ConfigurationFrontRearOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
3.2i · 3.2L, S54B32, I6, Petrol8x188x18ET475.85 in225/45R185x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5
3.2i · 3.2L, S54B32, I6, Petrol7.5x178x18ET475.60 in225/45R17 / 225/45R185x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5
3.2i · 3.2L, S54B32, I6, Petrol7.5x178x18ET41 / ET475.36 in225/45R17 / 225/45R185x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5
3.2i · 3.2L, S54B32, I6, Petrol7.5x188x18ET41 / ET475.36 in225/40R18 / 225/45R185x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5
3.2i · 3.2L, S54B32, I6, Petrol8x198x18ET475.85 in225/40R19 / 225/45R185x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5
3.2i · 3.2L, S54B32, I6, Petrol8x188x18ET475.85 in225/45R185x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5
3.2i · 3.2L, S54B32, I6, Petrol7.5x178x18ET475.60 in225/45R17 / 225/45R185x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5
3.2i · 3.2L, S54B32, I6, Petrol7.5x178x18ET41 / ET475.36 in225/45R17 / 225/45R185x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5
3.2i · 3.2L, S54B32, I6, Petrol7.5x188x18ET41 / ET475.36 in225/40R18 / 225/45R185x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5
3.2i · 3.2L, S54B32, I6, Petrol8x198x18ET475.85 in225/40R19 / 225/45R185x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5
3.2i (GF-BL32) · 326S, I6, Petrol8x188x18ET475.85 in225/45R185x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5

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Real-World 2001 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:

  • 19-inch — 3 documented builds
  • 18-inch — 1 documented build
  • 20-inch — 1 documented build

5 documented builds.

2001 BMW M3 custom wheel setup

Staggered · 19×8.5 ET19 / 19×10 ET7

Documented on a 2001 BMW M3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: HRE 546

Front
19×8.5 ET19 · 245/35R19
Rear
19×10 ET7 · 275/35R19
2001 BMW M3 custom wheel setup

Staggered · 18×9.5 ET22 / 18×9 ET4

Documented on a 2001 BMW M3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Volk TE37

Front
18×9.5 ET22 · 265/35R18
Rear
18×9 ET4
2001 BMW M3 custom wheel setup

Staggered · 19×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2001 BMW M3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: TSW Holeshot

Front
19×?
Rear
—
2001 BMW M3 custom wheel setup

Staggered · 20×10 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2001 BMW M3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Niche Nurburg - M880

Front
20×10
Rear
—
2001 BMW M3 custom wheel setup

Staggered · 19×9.5 / 19×10.5

Documented on a 2001 BMW M3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Vorsteiner VFF-103

Front
19×9.5
Rear
19×10.5

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