FRENES

BMW M3 E30 PCD

1986–1991
VERIFIED
⌀72.6
PCD5x120
Centre bore72.6 mm
Offset (ET)ET27 to ET30
Fixing typeM12x1.5
Original tyres205/55R15, 225/45R16
225/45R16 : EVO I et II
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Fitting wheels on a BMW M3 E30

A BMW M3 E30 (1986–1991) uses a 5x120 PCD and a centre bore of 72.6 mm. Any wheel must match the vehicle's PCD exactly: there is no tolerance, unless you use a PCD adapter.

  • PCD: 5x120 required. See all vehicles with 5x120.
  • Centre bore: the wheel must have a centre bore of 72.6 mm or more. If it is larger (as with most aftermarket wheels), add a hub centric ring wheel centre bore → 72.6 mm.
  • Offset: the original is ET27 to ET30. Compare your future wheel with the offset calculator (your vehicle is already selected) to see how many millimetres further in or out it will sit.
  • Fixings: thread M12x1.5. The nuts or bolts must have the same seat (conical, spherical or flat) as the wheel.
  • Tyres: original fitment is 205/55R15, 225/45R16. For another size, check the diameter difference with the equivalence calculator (under 3 % recommended).

All recorded versions (2)

The original specs vary with the year, trim or wheel size. Identify your version from the tyre size marked on the sidewall.

VersionPCDCentre boreWheelOffsetTyre
Version 1 5x120 72.6 mm 7Jx15 ET30 205/55R15
Version 2 5x120 72.6 mm 7.5Jx16 ET27 225/45R16

Vehicles with the same PCD and centre bore

Same 5x120 PCD and same 72.6 mm centre bore: wheels from these vehicles bolt on and centre on a BMW M3 E30 without rings. Offset, width, diameter and caliper clearance still need checking.

BMW M2 from 2016 BMW X6 M E71 axe arrière 2009–2014 BMW X6 E71 axe arrière 2008–2014 BMW M5 E28 1985–1988 BMW 2800CS-3.0CS E9 1968–1975 Land Rover Range Rover Sport III from 2022 Land Rover Range Rover V from 2022 Land Rover Defender L663 from 2019 Land Rover Discovery V from 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn 2015–2022 Alpina B4 axe arrière 2014–2019 Alpina B4 axe avant 2014–2019 Alpina B3 2013–2019 Alpina D3 2013–2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport II 2013–2022 Rolls-Royce Wraith from 2013

Will wheels from another vehicle fit your M3 E30?

Choose the vehicle the wheels come from: we compare the hub, then each original wheel to the millimetre.

Frequently asked questions

What is the PCD of a BMW M3 E30?

A BMW M3 E30 (1986–1991) has a PCD of 5x120: 5 studs or bolts spaced around a circle 120 mm in diameter.

Does a BMW M3 E30 need a hub centric ring?

The centre bore (hub diameter) of a BMW M3 E30 is 72.6 mm. A wheel with a larger centre bore is fitted with a hub centric ring that brings it down to the hub diameter. A wheel with a smaller centre bore cannot be fitted.

What offset (ET) for a BMW M3 E30?

The recorded original offset is ET27 to ET30 depending on the version and wheel size. A lower ET pushes the wheel outwards, a higher ET pulls it inwards: check wheel well and caliper clearance before making any change.

Which vehicles have the same PCD as a BMW M3 E30?

With the same PCD (5x120) and the same centre bore (72.6 mm), these include: BMW M2, BMW X6 M E71 axe arrière, BMW X6 E71 axe arrière, BMW M5 E28. Offset, width and rim diameter still need checking for each vehicle.

Does a value look wrong, or is a version missing? Let us know, we check every report.