WheelOffset

2006 BMW X3 Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size
8x17 · 7x17 · 8x18 · 8.5x19
Offset
ET46 · ET39
Backspacing
5.81 in · 5.04 in · 6.06 in
Bolt pattern
5×120
Center bore
72.6 mm
Thread
M12×1.5, M14×1.5
Tire size
235/55R17 · 215/60R17 · 235/50R18 · 235/45R19

OEM configurations

ConfigurationFrontRearOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
2.5i · 2.5L, M54B25, I6, Petrol8x178x18ET465.81 in235/55R17 / 235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
2.5i · 2.5L, M54B25, I6, Petrol7x178x18ET39 / ET465.04 in215/60R17 / 235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
2.5i · 2.5L, M54B25, I6, Petrol8x188x18ET465.81 in235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
2.5i · 2.5L, M54B25, I6, Petrol8x178x18ET465.81 in235/55R17 / 235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
2.5i · 2.5L, M54B25, I6, Petrol7x178x18ET39 / ET465.04 in215/60R17 / 235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
2.5i · 2.5L, M54B25, I6, Petrol8x188x18ET465.81 in235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
3.0i · 3.0L, M54B30, I6, Petrol8x178x18ET465.81 in235/55R17 / 235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
3.0i · 3.0L, M54B30, I6, Petrol7x178x18ET39 / ET465.04 in215/60R17 / 235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
3.0i · 3.0L, M54B30, I6, Petrol8x188x18ET465.81 in235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
3.0i · 3.0L, M54B30, I6, Petrol8x178x18ET465.81 in235/55R17 / 235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
3.0i · 3.0L, M54B30, I6, Petrol7x178x18ET39 / ET465.04 in215/60R17 / 235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
3.0i · 3.0L, M54B30, I6, Petrol8x188x18ET465.81 in235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0d · M47D20, I4, Diesel8x178x18ET465.81 in235/55R17 / 235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0d · M47D20, I4, Diesel7x178x18ET39 / ET465.04 in215/60R17 / 235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0d · M47D20, I4, Diesel8x188x18ET465.81 in235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, N46B20B, I4, Petrol8x178x18ET465.81 in235/55R17 / 235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, N46B20B, I4, Petrol7x178x18ET39 / ET465.04 in215/60R17 / 235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, N46B20B, I4, Petrol8x188x18ET465.81 in235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
3.0d · 3.0L, M57D30, I6, Diesel8x178x18ET465.81 in235/55R17 / 235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
3.0d · 3.0L, M57D30, I6, Diesel7x178x18ET39 / ET465.04 in215/60R17 / 235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
3.0d · 3.0L, M57D30, I6, Diesel8x188x18ET465.81 in235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
2.5si · 2.5L, N52B25A, I6, Petrol8x178x18ET465.81 in235/55R17 / 235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
2.5si · 2.5L, N52B25A, I6, Petrol7x178x18ET39 / ET465.04 in215/60R17 / 235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
2.5si · 2.5L, N52B25A, I6, Petrol8x188x18ET465.81 in235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
3.0sd · 3.0L, M57D30, I6, Diesel8x188x18ET465.81 in235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
3.0si · 3.0L, N52B30A, I6, Petrol8x178x18ET465.81 in235/55R17 / 235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
3.0si · 3.0L, N52B30A, I6, Petrol7x178x18ET39 / ET465.04 in215/60R17 / 235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
3.0si · 3.0L, N52B30A, I6, Petrol8x188x18ET465.81 in235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
2.5i (GH-PA25) · 256S, I6, Petrol8x178x18ET465.81 in235/55R17 / 235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
2.5i (GH-PA25) · 256S, I6, Petrol7x178x18ET39 / ET465.04 in215/60R17 / 235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
2.5i (GH-PA25) · 256S, I6, Petrol8x188x18ET465.81 in235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
3.0i (GH-PA30) · 306S, I6, Petrol8x188x18ET465.81 in235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
3.0i (GH-PA30) · 306S, I6, Petrol7x178x18ET39 / ET465.04 in215/60R17 / 235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
3.0i (GH-PA30) · 306S, I6, Petrol8x178x18ET465.81 in235/55R17 / 235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
2.5si (ABA-PC25) · N52B25A, I6, Petrol8x178x18ET465.81 in235/55R17 / 235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
2.5si (ABA-PC25) · N52B25A, I6, Petrol7x178x18ET39 / ET465.04 in215/60R17 / 235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
2.5si (ABA-PC25) · N52B25A, I6, Petrol8x188x18ET465.81 in235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
3.0si (ABA-PC30) · N52B30A, I6, Petrol8x188x18ET465.81 in235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
3.0si (ABA-PC30) · N52B30A, I6, Petrol7x178x18ET39 / ET465.04 in215/60R17 / 235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5
3.0si (ABA-PC30) · N52B30A, I6, Petrol8x178x18ET465.81 in235/55R17 / 235/50R185x12072.6 mmM14 x 1.5

Wheels and hardware

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Lug hardware

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  • Gorilla Automotive 26143HT Small Diameter Duplex Acorn Chrome 5 Lug Kit (14mm x 1.50 Thread Size) - Pack of 20

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  • DPAccessories BS27K5HE-BK04020 20 Black 14x1.5B Spline Tuner Lug Bolts for Aftermarket Wheels - 27mm Shank

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  • MIKKUPPA 24pcs M14x1.5 One-Piece Chrome OEM Factory Style Large Acorn Seat Lug Nuts Replacement for 2005-2019 Chrysler 300, 2011-2017 Dodge Durango, 2010-2017 Chevy Camaro Factory Wheels

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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 2006 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:

  • 18-inch — 1 documented build

1 documented build.

2006 BMW X3 custom wheel setup

Staggered · 18×8.5 ET35 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2006 BMW X3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: VMR V718

Front
18×8.5 ET35 · 235/50R18
Rear
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Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET46 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Outer edge 17.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
  • Inner edge 4.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
  • Width +0.5" vs OEM
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More specs for the 2006 BMW X3

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