2003 BMW Z4 Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size: 7x16 · 8x17 · 8x18
Offset: ET47 · ET46
Backspacing: 5.35 in · 5.85 in · 5.81 in
Bolt pattern: 5×120
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Thread: M12×1.5
Tire size: 205/55R16 · 225/45R17 · 225/50R16 · 225/40R18

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OEM configurations

Configuration	Front	Rear	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
2.5i · 2.5L, I6, Petrol	7x16	7x16	ET47	5.35 in	205/55R16 / 225/50R16	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.5i · 2.5L, I6, Petrol	8x17	7x16	ET47	5.85 in	225/45R17 / 225/50R16	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
3.0i · 3.0L, M54B30, I6, Petrol	8x17	7x16	ET47	5.85 in	225/45R17 / 225/50R16	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
3.0i · 3.0L, M54B30, I6, Petrol	8x17	7x16	ET47	5.85 in	225/45R17 / 225/50R16	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2i · M54B22, I6, Petrol	7x16	7x16	ET47	5.35 in	205/55R16 / 225/50R16	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2i · M54B22, I6, Petrol	8x17	7x16	ET47	5.85 in	225/45R17 / 225/50R16	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.5i · 2.5L, M54B25, I6, Petrol	7x16	7x16	ET47	5.35 in	205/55R16 / 225/50R16	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.5i · 2.5L, M54B25, I6, Petrol	8x17	7x16	ET47	5.85 in	225/45R17 / 225/50R16	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2i (GH-BT22) · 226S, I6, Petrol	7x16	7x16	ET47	5.35 in	205/55R16 / 225/50R16	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2i (GH-BT22) · 226S, I6, Petrol	8x17	7x16	ET47	5.85 in	225/45R17 / 225/50R16	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.5i (GH-BT25) · 256S, I6, Petrol	7x16	7x16	ET47	5.35 in	205/55R16 / 225/50R16	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.5i (GH-BT25) · 256S, I6, Petrol	8x17	7x16	ET47	5.85 in	225/45R17 / 225/50R16	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
3.0i (GH-BT30) · 306S, I6, Petrol	8x17	7x16	ET47	5.85 in	225/45R17 / 225/50R16	5x120	72.6 mm	M12 x 1.5

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Real-World 2003 BMW Z4 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:

17-inch — 1 documented build

1 documented build.

Staggered · 17×9 ET5 / 17×9 ET8

Documented on a 2003 BMW Z4 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: BMW Z3 M Coupe

Front: 17×9 ET5 · 205/45R17
Rear: 17×9 ET8 · 215/45R17

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×8 ET47 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 54.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 29.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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More specs for the 2003 BMW Z4

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.