2009 BMW M3 Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size: 8x18 · 8.5x18 · 8.5x19 · 9x19
Offset: ET20 · ET29 · ET31
Backspacing: 4.79 in · 5.39 in · 5.72 in
Bolt pattern: 5×120
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Thread: M12×1.5
Tire size: 235/40R18 · 245/40R18 · 245/35R19 · 255/35R19

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Configuration

TSW Sebring
18 × 8.5″ · ET +20 · Black
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OEM configurations

Configuration	Front	Rear	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
4.0 · 4.0L, S65B40A, V8, Petrol	8x18	8.5x18	ET20 / ET29	4.79 in	235/40R18 / 245/40R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
4.0 · 4.0L, S65B40A, V8, Petrol	8x18	8.5x18	ET20 / ET29	4.79 in	235/40R18 / 245/40R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
4.4 GTS · S65B44A, V8, Petrol	9x19	9x19	ET31	5.72 in	255/35R19	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
4.0 (ABA-VA40) · S65B40A, V8, Petrol	8x18	8.5x18	ET20 / ET29	4.79 in	235/40R18 / 245/40R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
4.0 (ABA-WD40) · S65B40A, V8, Petrol	8x18	8.5x18	ET20 / ET29	4.79 in	235/40R18 / 245/40R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5

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Real-World 2009 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:

20-inch — 5 documented builds
18-inch — 2 documented builds

7 documented builds.

Diameter

Staggered · 18×9.5 ET22 / 18×10.5 ET27

Documented on a 2009 BMW M3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: APEX ARC-8

Front: 18×9.5 ET22 · 265/35R18
Rear: 18×10.5 ET27 · 295/30R18

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET20 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 17 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 21 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×10 ET25 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2009 BMW M3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: APEX EC-7

Front: 18×10 ET25 · 265/35R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET20 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 20.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 30.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×9 ET20 / 20×10 ET25

Documented on a 2009 BMW M3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Front: 20×9 ET20 · 295/25R20
Rear: 20×10 ET25 · 255/30R20

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET20 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 12.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 12.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM
Diameter +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2009 BMW M3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Breyton GTS

Front: 20×? · 245/30R20
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET20 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×9 / 20×10.5

Documented on a 2009 BMW M3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: HRE 540R

Front: 20×9
Rear: 20×10.5

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET20 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2009 BMW M3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Vossen VVS-094

Front: 20×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET20 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2009 BMW M3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Vossen VVS-082

Front: 20×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET20 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +2" vs OEM

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Compare your own setup

See how a different width or offset sits versus an OEM configuration for this year.

OEM: 18×8 ET20 · 235/40R18 · Front · 4.0 · 4.0L, S65B40A, V8, Petrol

New width (in)New offset (mm)

Outer: +0 mm
Inner clearance: 0 mm unchanged

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More specs for the 2009 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.