BMW E90/E92/E93 M3 (2008-2013) Wheel Fitment Guide

Q: What wheels and tires came on the E9x M3 from the factory?

The standard 18-inch Style 219M / 260M wheels are 18x8.5 ET29 front and 18x9.5 ET23 rear on 245/40R18 and 265/40R18 tires. The optional 19-inch 220M uses the same widths and offsets on 245/35R19 and 265/35R19. The Competition Package 359M is a half-inch wider: 19x9 ET31 and 19x10 ET25.

Q: What are the E9x M3's bolt pattern, center bore and lug torque?

The E90, E92 and E93 M3 use a 5x120 bolt pattern, a 72.6mm center bore and M12x1.5 lug bolts with a 60-degree conical seat, torqued to 88 lb-ft (120 Nm). FMB machines every set for 60-degree conical lug bolts, so factory-style bolts of the correct length work.

Q: Should I run square or staggered wheels on my E9x M3?

Square setups, especially 18x10 ET25 all round, are the most documented on the E9x and let you rotate tires, which suits track use. Staggered setups such as 18x9.5 / 18x10.5 keep more rear tire and a factory-like balance. The E9x M3 is rear-wheel drive, so rolling-diameter rules don't apply.

Q: Do I need spacers with aftermarket wheels on the E9x M3?

Not with the right offset. Vendor notes say a 10-inch ET25 front may need a 5mm spacer with some coilovers, and many track cars add rear spacers. Every spacer build on this page is listed at its effective offset, ET25 plus 5mm shown as ET20, because FMB machines that face position into the wheel.

Q: Will E9x M3 wheels fit a non-M E90 or E92?

Physically yes: the non-M E9x 3 Series shares the 5x120 bolt pattern, 72.6mm bore and M12x1.5 bolts. But the M3 has wider fenders and different offsets, so aggressive M3 setups can rub or poke on a non-M body. Going the other way, narrower non-M wheels fit an M3 but sit well inboard.

The E9x M3 uses a 5×120 bolt pattern, a 72.6mm center bore and M12×1.5 lug bolts with a 60° conical seat. Factory wheels run ET29 front and ET23 rear on 8.5″ and 9.5″ widths. This guide covers 2008–2013 E90, E92 and E93 M3s, with notes on front strut and rear fender clearance.

About this guide: Fitment data is compiled from owner builds on M3Post and Bimmerpost and customer cars in wheel-maker fitment galleries, cross-checked against vendor fitment documentation. Use it as research for your build; ride height, tires, and alignment are still your installer's call.

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OEM Setups

Factory Wheel & Tire Configurations

Every E9x M3 shares the hub hardware below. The 18″ and 19″ standard and optional wheels share the same offsets; the Competition Package wheel is a half-inch wider at both ends.

E9x M3 Hub & Hardware Specs

All trims — 2008–2013

Bolt Pattern5×120

Center Bore72.6mm

Fastener TypeLug Bolts

Thread PitchM12×1.5

Seat Type60° Conical

Torque Spec88 lb-ft (120 Nm)

Factory OffsetET29 front / ET23 rear

Brake SystemSingle-piston floating calipers, 360mm front rotors

Styles 219M / 260M — 18″ M Double-Spoke

Standard

Front Wheel18×8.5 ET29

Rear Wheel18×9.5 ET23

Front Tire245/40R18

Rear Tire265/40R18

ConstructionAluminum (see note)

Applies To2008–2011 E90 sedan; 2008–2013 E92 coupe and E93 convertible

The standard 18″ wheel; the 260M replaced the 219M on later cars at the same sizes and offsets, and it is the reference wheel for the lip figures on this page. Published sources disagree on whether the 18″ or the 19″ wheel is forged, so we don't state construction here.

Style 220M — 19″ M Double-Spoke

Optional

Front Wheel19×8.5 ET29

Rear Wheel19×9.5 ET23

Front Tire245/35R19

Rear Tire265/35R19

ConstructionAluminum (see note)

Applies ToE90, E92 and E93 M3

The optional 19″ wheel, with the same widths and offsets as the 18″ standard wheel; moving between them changes only diameter and tire profile. Some sources list it as forged and made by Fuchs, while others list the 18″ wheel as the forged one.

Style 359M — 19″ M Y-Spoke

Competition Package

Front Wheel19×9 ET31

Rear Wheel19×10 ET25

Front Tire245/35R19

Rear Tire265/35R19

ConstructionCast Aluminum

Applies ToE90 / E92 with Competition Package (ZCP)

The Competition Package wheel, half an inch wider than the 220M at both ends, on the same tire sizes. Part numbers 36112284055 front and 36112284060 rear. Also offered in black on later cars.

Aftermarket Options

Aftermarket Wheel & Tire Configurations

Each card below is one wheel size, and each row is one documented owner build or vendor fitment-guide setup at its effective offset. Spacer builds are listed at the offset we would machine into the wheel. Front and Rear figures show how far each lip sits outside stock.

Setup	Tires (front · rear)	Stance	Fit	Drivetrain	Sources
Square — same size all four corners
18×10 ★ET5–25	Varies by build	●●●●●	Bolt-on · Lowered · May rub · Track build · Not reported	RWD only	51
18×9ET30	245/40R18 · 245/40R18	●●●●●	Bolt-on	RWD only	1
19×9ET30	245/35R19 · 245/35R19	●●●●●	Bolt-on	RWD only	1
18×10.5ET10–40	Varies by build	●●●●●	Lowered · Track build · Mods may be needed	RWD only	19
19×9.5ET10–22	Varies by build	●●●●●	Bolt-on · Lowered	RWD only	4
18×9.5ET7–22	Varies by build	●●●●●	Bolt-on · Lowered · Track build	RWD only	5
19×10ET10–25	Varies by build	●●●●●	Bolt-on · Lowered · Track build · Not reported	RWD only	7
18×11ET25	Varies by build	●●●●●	Track build	RWD only	3
Staggered — wider rear
19×9 / 19×10ET15–35 / ET13–25	Varies by build	●●●●●	Bolt-on · Lowered · Not reported	RWD only	5
18×9 / 18×10ET30 / ET25	Varies by build	●●●●●	Bolt-on	RWD only	2
19×8.5 / 19×9.5ET35 / ET40	245/35R19 · 265/35R19	●●●●●	Lowered	RWD only	1
18×9.5 / 18×10.5ET10–28 / ET10–25	Varies by build	●●●●●	Bolt-on · Lowered · Track build · Mods may be needed · Not reported	RWD only	31
19×9.5 / 19×10.5ET10–35 / ET10–25	Varies by build	●●●●●	Bolt-on · Lowered · May rub · Track build · Mods may be needed	RWD only	24
20×9 / 20×10.5ET25 / ET27	245/30R20 · 285/30R20	●●●●●	Lowered	RWD only	1
18×10 / 18×11ET13–25 / ET13–32	Varies by build	●●●●●	Lowered · Track build · Mods may be needed · Not reported	RWD only	10
18×10 / 18×10.5ET15–25 / ET7–22	Varies by build	●●●●●	Lowered · Track build · Not reported	RWD only	4
19×10 / 19×10.5ET13–25 / ET10–25	Varies by build	●●●●●	Lowered · Mods may be needed · Not reported	RWD only	7
18×9.5 / 18×10ET22 / ET25	Not reported	●●●●●	Not reported	RWD only	1
19×9.5 / 19×11ET5–22 / ET15–33	Varies by build	●●●●●	Lowered · Mods may be needed · Not reported	RWD only	3
19×10 / 19×11ET20–25 / ET23–29	Varies by build	●●●●●	Lowered · May rub · Not reported	RWD only	3
20×9.5 / 20×11ET22 / ET29	255/30R20 · 295/25R20	●●●●●	Not reported	RWD only	1
18×9.5 / 18×11ET12–15 / ET22	Varies by build	●●●●●	Lowered · May rub · Track build	RWD only	2
18×10.5 / 18×11ET12 / ET29	285/30R18 · 295/30R18	●●●●●	Not reported	RWD only	1

Tap a setup to jump to its full card. Fit: Bolt-on = documented at stock ride height with no fender work reported · Lowered = documented on lowering springs or coilovers · Not reported = owners didn't say. Sources = owner builds (including customer cars in vendor galleries) and vendor fitment-guide setups documented on that card.

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⚠️ Platform-specific fitment notes — E90 / E92 / E93 M3

Front strut clearance.

Vendor notes say a 10″ ET25 front may need a 5mm spacer with some suspensions, including Bilstein PSS9/PSS10, KW height-adjustable kits, Variants and Clubsports, and Öhlins Road & Track. A 9.5″ ET22 front avoids the spacer; we can also machine the spacer offset into the wheel.

Rear fenders on 11″ wheels and 295+ tires.

An 11″ rear or a 295 rear tire may need rolled rear fenders, and the front tire can scrub the liner at full lock on the widest setups. Several track builds on this page also run extra negative camber. Plan the rear tire size around your ride height.

Lug bolts.

FMB machines E9x M3 wheels for 60° conical-seat bolts, the same seat BMW uses, so factory-style M12×1.5 bolts work. Spacers need longer bolts; a wheel machined to the effective offset avoids that.

Square Setup

What happens when you build with FMB

Built to the exact spec, not the closest one on a shelf. The setups above come from real E9x M3 builds, and we CNC-machine every wheel to them directly. If a build needs a spacer to reach its offset, we machine that offset into the wheel instead.

Choose your setup.
This guide is built to give you what you need to pick a spec with confidence: documented E9x M3 builds, tire sizes, and how each one fits. If you still have questions, we're happy to help before you order.
Engineering verification.
Our manufacturing partner confirms wheel specs, including bolt pattern, center bore, brake caliper clearance, backspacing and load rating.
Render approval.
You approve the design and final specs before we move forward with production.

Our fitment guarantee

Every set is guaranteed to mount on your E9x M3: 5×120 bolt pattern, bored to the 72.6mm hub, machined for 60° conical lug bolts, and made to the exact width and offset you approved.

How a setup sits on your car also depends on ride height, tires and alignment, so choose with your plans in mind.

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Common Questions

FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions

What wheels and tires came on the E9x M3 from the factory?

The standard 18″ Style 219M / 260M wheels are 18×8.5 ET29 front and 18×9.5 ET23 rear on 245/40R18 and 265/40R18 tires. The optional 19″ 220M uses the same widths and offsets on 245/35R19 and 265/35R19. The Competition Package 359M is a half-inch wider: 19×9 ET31 and 19×10 ET25.

What are the E9x M3's bolt pattern, center bore and lug torque?

The E90, E92 and E93 M3 use a 5×120 bolt pattern, a 72.6mm center bore and M12×1.5 lug bolts with a 60° conical seat, torqued to 88 lb-ft (120 Nm). FMB machines every set for 60° conical lug bolts, so factory-style bolts of the correct length work.

What aftermarket sizes fit the E9x M3 at stock ride height?

Owners running aftermarket wheels at or near the factory specs typically report no clearance changes at stock ride height. Documented stock-suspension builds include 18×9.5 ET22 / 18×10.5 ET20, 19×9.5 ET22 / 19×10.5 ET22 and the Competition Package widths. Each one is marked Stock height on its card.

How do I read the offset rows, and what separates flush from aggressive?

Each card is one wheel size; each row is one documented build at its effective offset. The Front and Rear figures show how far each lip sits outside the stock 8.5J ET29 / 9.5J ET23 wheels. The narrow factory front means even common setups sit 20mm or more out at the front.

Do 18-inch wheels clear the E9x M3's factory brakes?

Yes. The E9x M3's factory brakes (360mm front rotors with single-piston floating calipers) clear the standard 18″ wheels, so every 18″ setup on this page works with them. Aftermarket big brake kits vary by spoke design; FMB checks caliper clearance for your brake package before forging.

Should I run square or staggered wheels on my E9x M3?

Square setups, especially 18×10 ET25 all round, are the most documented on the E9x and let you rotate tires, which suits track use. Staggered setups such as 18×9.5 / 18×10.5 keep more rear tire and a factory-like balance. The E9x M3 is rear-wheel drive, so rolling-diameter rules don't apply.

Do I need spacers with aftermarket wheels on the E9x M3?

Not with the right offset. Vendor notes say a 10″ ET25 front may need a 5mm spacer with some coilovers, and many track cars add rear spacers. Every spacer build on this page is listed at its effective offset, ET25 plus 5mm shown as ET20, because FMB machines that face position into the wheel.

What winter wheels can I run on the E9x M3?

A narrower square is the usual winter setup. A vendor fitment guide lists 18×9 ET30 on 245/40R18 winter tires and 19×9 ET30 on 245/35R19, both with no modifications, and one owner runs 18×9.5 ET22 on 245/40R18 winters. Both vendor setups have their own cards on this page.

Which cars does this guide cover?

This guide covers the V8 E9x M3 in the US: the E90 sedan (2008–2011) and the E92 coupe and E93 convertible (2008–2013), including Competition Package cars. All three share the same hubs, brakes and factory offsets, so every card applies to all of them.

Will E9x M3 wheels fit a non-M E90 or E92?

Physically yes: the non-M E9x 3 Series shares the 5×120 bolt pattern, 72.6mm bore and M12×1.5 bolts. But the M3 has wider fenders and different offsets, so aggressive M3 setups can rub or poke on a non-M body. Going the other way, narrower non-M wheels fit an M3 but sit well inboard.

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