2008 BMW Z4 Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size
8x17 · 7x16 · 8x18 · 7.5x18
Offset
ET46 · ET47 · ET41 · ET42
Backspacing
Multiple — see configurations
Bolt pattern
5×120
Center bore
72.6 mm
Thread
M12×1.5
Tire size
Multiple — see configurations

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OEM configurations

ConfigurationFrontRearOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
3.0i · 3.0L, N52B30, I6, Petrol8x177x16ET46 / ET475.81 in225/45R17 / 225/50R165x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5
3.0i · 3.0L, N52B30, I6, Petrol7x167x16ET475.35 in205/55R16 / 225/50R165x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5
3.0si · 3.0L, N52B30, I6, Petrol8x178x17ET465.81 in225/45R175x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5
3.0si · 3.0L, N52B30, I6, Petrol8x177x16ET46 / ET475.81 in225/45R17 / 225/50R165x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, N46B20, I4, Petrol7x167x16ET475.35 in225/55R16 / 225/50R165x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, N46B20, I4, Petrol7x167x16ET475.35 in205/55R16 / 225/50R165x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, N46B20, I4, Petrol8x177x16ET46 / ET475.81 in225/45R17 / 225/50R165x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5
2.5i · N52B25A, I6, Petrol7x167x16ET475.35 in225/55R16 / 225/50R165x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5
2.5i · N52B25A, I6, Petrol7x167x16ET475.35 in205/55R16 / 225/50R165x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5
2.5i · N52B25A, I6, Petrol8x177x16ET46 / ET475.81 in225/45R17 / 225/50R165x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5
2.5si · 2.5L, N52B25A, I6, Petrol7x167x16ET475.35 in225/55R16 / 225/50R165x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5
2.5si · 2.5L, N52B25A, I6, Petrol7x167x16ET475.35 in205/55R16 / 225/50R165x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5
2.5si · 2.5L, N52B25A, I6, Petrol8x177x16ET46 / ET475.81 in225/45R17 / 225/50R165x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5
M 3.2i · 3.2L, S54B32, I6, Petrol7.5x188x18ET41 / ET425.36 in225/40R18 / 225/45R185x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5
2.5i (ABA-BU25) · N52B25A, I6, Petrol7x167x16ET475.35 in225/55R16 / 225/50R165x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5
2.5i (ABA-BU25) · N52B25A, I6, Petrol7x167x16ET475.35 in205/55R16 / 225/50R165x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5
2.5i (ABA-BU25) · N52B25A, I6, Petrol8x177x16ET46 / ET475.81 in225/45R17 / 225/50R165x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5
3.0si (ABA-BU30) · N52B30A, I6, Petrol8x177x16ET46 / ET475.81 in225/45R17 / 225/50R165x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5
3.0si (ABA-DU30) · N52B30A, I6, Petrol8x177x16ET46 / ET475.81 in225/45R17 / 225/50R165x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5
M Coupe (ABA-DU32) · 326S4, I6, Petrol8x188x18ET425.65 in225/45R185x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5
M Roadster (ABA-BT32) · 326S4, I6, Petrol8x188x18ET425.65 in225/45R185x12072.6 mmM12 x 1.5

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Real-World 2008 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:

  • 19-inch — 9 documented builds
  • 18-inch — 3 documented builds

12 documented builds.

2008 BMW Z4 custom wheel setup

Staggered · 19×8 ET37 / 19×9 ET39

Documented on a 2008 BMW Z4 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Style 313

Front
19×8 ET37 · 225/35R19
Rear
19×9 ET39 · 255/30R19
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7.5 ET41 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Outer edge 10.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
  • Inner edge 2.3 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
  • Width +0.5" vs OEM
  • Diameter +1" vs OEM
2008 BMW Z4 custom wheel setup

Staggered · 18×8.5 ET35 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 BMW Z4 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Sportline CS16

Front
18×8.5 ET35 · 225/40R18
Rear
—
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7.5 ET41 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Outer edge 18.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
  • Inner edge 6.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
  • Width +1" vs OEM
2008 BMW Z4 custom wheel setup

Staggered · 19×8 ET34 / 19×9 ET34

Documented on a 2008 BMW Z4 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Bremmer Kraft BR05

Front
19×8 ET34
Rear
19×9 ET34
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7.5 ET41 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Outer edge 13.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
  • Inner edge 0.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
  • Width +0.5" vs OEM
  • Diameter +1" vs OEM
2008 BMW Z4 custom wheel setup

18×10.5 ET15

Documented on a 2008 BMW Z4 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7.5 ET41 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Outer edge 64.1 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
  • Inner edge 12.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
  • Width +3" vs OEM
2008 BMW Z4 custom wheel setup

Staggered · 19×9 ET43 / 19×10 ET24

Documented on a 2008 BMW Z4 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: SSR GT-10

Front
19×9 ET43
Rear
19×10 ET24
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7.5 ET41 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Outer edge 17 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
  • Inner edge 21.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
  • Width +1.5" vs OEM
  • Diameter +1" vs OEM
2008 BMW Z4 custom wheel setup

Staggered · 19×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 BMW Z4 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: BBS CH-R

Front
19×? · 235/35R19
Rear
— · 265/30R19
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7.5 ET41 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Diameter +1" vs OEM
2008 BMW Z4 custom wheel setup

Staggered · 18×8.5 / 18×9.5

Documented on a 2008 BMW Z4 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Forgestar F14

Front
18×8.5
Rear
18×9.5
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7.5 ET41 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

    2008 BMW Z4 custom wheel setup

    Staggered · 19×? / Rear unknown

    Documented on a 2008 BMW Z4 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

    Wheel: Breyton CS

    Front
    19×? · 235/35R19
    Rear
    — · 275/30R19
    Compared with OEM

    Compared with the 18×7.5 ET41 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

    • Diameter +1" vs OEM
    2008 BMW Z4 custom wheel setup

    Staggered · 19×? / Rear unknown

    Documented on a 2008 BMW Z4 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

    Wheel: OEM M6

    Front
    19×? · 245/35R19
    Rear
    — · 275/35R19
    Compared with OEM

    Compared with the 18×7.5 ET41 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

    • Diameter +1" vs OEM
    2008 BMW Z4 custom wheel setup

    Staggered · 19×? / Rear unknown

    Documented on a 2008 BMW Z4 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

    Front
    19×? · 235/35R19
    Rear
    — · 265/30R19
    Compared with OEM

    Compared with the 18×7.5 ET41 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

    • Diameter +1" vs OEM
    2008 BMW Z4 custom wheel setup

    Staggered · 19×8.5 / 19×9.5

    Documented on a 2008 BMW Z4 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

    Wheel: Moven

    Front
    19×8.5
    Rear
    19×9.5
    Compared with OEM

    Compared with the 18×7.5 ET41 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

    • Diameter +1" vs OEM
    2008 BMW Z4 custom wheel setup

    Staggered · 19×8.5 / 19×10

    Documented on a 2008 BMW Z4 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

    Wheel: Miro Type 366

    Front
    19×8.5
    Rear
    19×10
    Compared with OEM

    Compared with the 18×7.5 ET41 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

    • Diameter +1" vs OEM

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    More specs for the 2008 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.