2003 BMW M3 Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size: Multiple — see configurations
Offset: ET47 · ET41 · ET44
Backspacing: 5.85 in · 5.60 in · 5.36 in · 5.98 in
Bolt pattern: 5×120
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Thread: M12×1.5
Tire size: Multiple — see configurations

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Configuration

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OEM configurations

Configuration	Front	Rear	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
3.2i · 3.2L, S54B32, I6, Petrol	8x18	8x18	ET47	5.85 in	225/45R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
3.2i · 3.2L, S54B32, I6, Petrol	7.5x17	8x18	ET47	5.60 in	225/45R17 / 225/45R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
3.2i · 3.2L, S54B32, I6, Petrol	7.5x17	8x18	ET41 / ET47	5.36 in	225/45R17 / 225/45R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
3.2i · 3.2L, S54B32, I6, Petrol	7.5x18	8x18	ET41 / ET47	5.36 in	225/40R18 / 225/45R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
3.2i · 3.2L, S54B32, I6, Petrol	8x19	8x18	ET47	5.85 in	225/40R19 / 225/45R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
3.2i · 3.2L, S54B32, I6, Petrol	8x18	8x18	ET47	5.85 in	225/45R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
3.2i · 3.2L, S54B32, I6, Petrol	7.5x17	8x18	ET47	5.60 in	225/45R17 / 225/45R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
3.2i · 3.2L, S54B32, I6, Petrol	7.5x17	8x18	ET41 / ET47	5.36 in	225/45R17 / 225/45R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
3.2i · 3.2L, S54B32, I6, Petrol	7.5x18	8x18	ET41 / ET47	5.36 in	225/40R18 / 225/45R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
3.2i · 3.2L, S54B32, I6, Petrol	8x19	8x18	ET47	5.85 in	225/40R19 / 225/45R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
3.2i CSL · S54B32, I6, Petrol	8.5x19	8.5x19	ET44	5.98 in	235/35R19	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
3.2i CSL · S54B32, I6, Petrol	7.5x18	8.5x19	ET41 / ET44	5.36 in	225/40R18 / 235/35R19	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
3.2i CSL · S54B32, I6, Petrol	8x18	8.5x19	ET47 / ET44	5.85 in	225/45R18 / 235/35R19	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
3.2i CSL · S54B32, I6, Petrol	8x19	8.5x19	ET47 / ET44	5.85 in	225/40R19 / 235/35R19	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
3.2i (GF-BL32) · 326S, I6, Petrol	8x18	8x18	ET47	5.85 in	225/45R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
3.2i (GH-BL32) · 326S4, I6, Petrol	8x18	8x18	ET47	5.85 in	225/45R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
3.2i (GH-M3CSL) · 326S4, I6, Petrol	8x19	8x19	ET47	5.85 in	225/40R19	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5

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Real-World 2003 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

3 documented builds.

Staggered · 19×9.5 ET22 / 19×10 ET25

Documented on a 2003 BMW M3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Front: 19×9.5 ET22 · 245/45R19
Rear: 19×10 ET25 · 275/30R19

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Staggered · 19×9.5 ET5 / 19×11 ET9

Documented on a 2003 BMW M3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: iforged sprint

Front: 19×9.5 ET5 · 225/35R19
Rear: 19×11 ET9 · 245/35R19

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Staggered · 19×8.5 ET32 / 19×10 ET18

Documented on a 2003 BMW M3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Racing Dynamics RS2

Front: 19×8.5 ET32 · 245/35R19
Rear: 19×10 ET18 · 275/30R19

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More specs for the 2003 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.