BMW Z4 M E85/E86 PCD

2006–2008
VERIFIED
⌀72.5
Centre bore72.5 mm
Offset (ET)ET26
Fixing typeM12x1.50
Tightening torque120 Nm

Fitting wheels on a BMW Z4 M E85/E86

A BMW Z4 M E85/E86 (2006–2008) uses a 5x120 PCD and a centre bore of 72.5 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 72.5 mm or more. If it is larger (as with most aftermarket wheels), add a hub centric ring wheel centre bore → 72.5 mm.
  • Offset: the original is ET26. 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 M12x1.50, tightened to 120 Nm. The nuts or bolts must have the same seat (conical, spherical or flat) as the wheel.

Vehicles with the same PCD and centre bore

Same 5x120 PCD and same 72.5 mm centre bore: wheels from these vehicles bolt on and centre on a BMW Z4 M E85/E86 without rings. Offset, width, diameter and caliper clearance still need checking.

Will wheels from another vehicle fit your Z4 M E85/E86?

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 Z4 M E85/E86?

A BMW Z4 M E85/E86 (2006–2008) has a PCD of 5x120: 5 studs or bolts spaced around a circle 120 mm in diameter.

Does a BMW Z4 M E85/E86 need a hub centric ring?

The centre bore (hub diameter) of a BMW Z4 M E85/E86 is 72.5 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 Z4 M E85/E86?

The recorded original offset is ET26. A lower ET pushes the wheel outwards, a higher ET pulls it inwards: check wheel well and caliper clearance before making any change.

What tightening torque for the wheels of a BMW Z4 M E85/E86?

The specified tightening torque is 120 Nm for M12x1.50 fixings. Tighten in a criss-cross pattern with a torque wrench and check the tightness again after about fifty kilometres.

Which vehicles have the same PCD as a BMW Z4 M E85/E86?

With the same PCD (5x120) and the same centre bore (72.5 mm), these include: BMW 2 Serie Convertible F22, BMW 4 Serie Convertible F33, BMW 4 Serie Gran Coupe F36, BMW M3 F80. Offset, width and rim diameter still need checking for each vehicle.

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