2011 BMW X3 Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size: Multiple — see configurations
Offset: ET32 · ET43 · ET38
Backspacing: 5.01 in · 5.69 in · 5.75 in
Bolt pattern: 5×120
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Thread: M14×1.25
Tire size: Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

Configuration	Front	Rear	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
xDrive28i · 3.0L, N52B30, I6, Petrol	7.5x17	8x18	ET32 / ET43	5.01 in	225/60R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive28i · 3.0L, N52B30, I6, Petrol	8x17	8x18	ET43	5.69 in	245/55R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive35i · 3.0L, N55B30, I6, Petrol	8x18	8x18	ET43	5.69 in	245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive35i · 3.0L, N55B30, I6, Petrol	8.5x19	8x18	ET38 / ET43	5.75 in	245/45R19 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive35i · 3.0L, N55B30, I6, Petrol	8.5x20	8x18	ET38 / ET43	5.75 in	245/40R20 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
sDrive18d · N47D20C, I4, Diesel	7.5x17	8x18	ET32 / ET43	5.01 in	225/60R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
sDrive18d · N47D20C, I4, Diesel	7.5x17	8x18	ET32 / ET43	5.01 in	205/65R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
sDrive18d · N47D20C, I4, Diesel	8x17	8x18	ET43	5.69 in	245/55R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive20d · 2.0L, N47D20C, I4, Diesel	7.5x17	8x18	ET32 / ET43	5.01 in	225/60R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive20d · 2.0L, N47D20C, I4, Diesel	7.5x17	8x18	ET32 / ET43	5.01 in	205/65R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive20d · 2.0L, N47D20C, I4, Diesel	8x17	8x18	ET43	5.69 in	245/55R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive20i · 2.0L, N20B20A, I4, Petrol	7.5x17	8x18	ET32 / ET43	5.01 in	225/60R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive20i · 2.0L, N20B20A, I4, Petrol	7.5x17	8x18	ET32 / ET43	5.01 in	205/65R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive20i · 2.0L, N20B20A, I4, Petrol	8x17	8x18	ET43	5.69 in	245/55R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive28i · 2.0L, N20B20A, I4, Petrol	7.5x17	8x18	ET32 / ET43	5.01 in	205/65R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive28i · 2.0L, N20B20A, I4, Petrol	7.5x17	8x18	ET32 / ET43	5.01 in	225/60R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive28i · 2.0L, N20B20A, I4, Petrol	8x17	8x18	ET43	5.69 in	245/55R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive30d · 3.0L, N57D30A, I6, Diesel	7.5x17	8x18	ET32 / ET43	5.01 in	205/65R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive30d · 3.0L, N57D30A, I6, Diesel	7.5x17	8x18	ET32 / ET43	5.01 in	225/60R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive30d · 3.0L, N57D30A, I6, Diesel	8x17	8x18	ET43	5.69 in	245/55R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive35d · 3.0L, N57D30B, I6, Diesel	8x18	8x18	ET43	5.69 in	245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive35d · 3.0L, N57D30B, I6, Diesel	8.5x19	8x18	ET38 / ET43	5.75 in	245/45R19 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive35d · 3.0L, N57D30B, I6, Diesel	8.5x20	8x18	ET38 / ET43	5.75 in	245/40R20 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive35i · 3.0L, N55B30A, I6, Petrol	8x18	8x18	ET43	5.69 in	245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive35i · 3.0L, N55B30A, I6, Petrol	8.5x19	8x18	ET38 / ET43	5.75 in	245/45R19 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive35i · 3.0L, N55B30A, I6, Petrol	8.5x20	8x18	ET38 / ET43	5.75 in	245/40R20 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive28i (CBA-WX30) · N52B30A, I6, Petrol	7.5x17	8x18	ET32 / ET43	5.01 in	205/65R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive28i (CBA-WX30) · N52B30A, I6, Petrol	7.5x17	8x18	ET32 / ET43	5.01 in	225/60R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive28i (CBA-WX30) · N52B30A, I6, Petrol	8x17	8x18	ET43	5.69 in	245/55R17 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive35i (DBA-WX35) · N55B30A, I6, Petrol	8x18	8x18	ET43	5.69 in	245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive35i (DBA-WX35) · N55B30A, I6, Petrol	8.5x19	8x18	ET38 / ET43	5.75 in	245/45R19 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25
xDrive35i (DBA-WX35) · N55B30A, I6, Petrol	8.5x20	8x18	ET38 / ET43	5.75 in	245/40R20 / 245/50R18	5x120	72.6 mm	M14 x 1.25

Wheels and hardware

Lug hardware

Wheel locks

Real-World 2011 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:

19-inch — 2 documented builds
20-inch — 2 documented builds
17-inch — 1 documented build
22-inch — 1 documented build

6 documented builds.

DiameterLayout

19×8 ET35

Documented on a 2011 BMW X3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 245/45R19

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7.5 ET32 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 3.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 9.3 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM
Diameter +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 22×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2011 BMW X3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: VMR

Front: 22×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7.5 ET32 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +5" vs OEM

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20×?

Documented on a 2011 BMW X3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7.5 ET32 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +3" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2011 BMW X3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Lenso ES8

Front: 20×? · 255/45R20
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7.5 ET32 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +3" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2011 BMW X3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rial Salerno

Front: 17×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7.5 ET32 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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Staggered · 19×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2011 BMW X3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Vossen CV7

Front: 19×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7.5 ET32 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +2" vs OEM

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

OEM baseline

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More specs for the 2011 BMW X3

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.