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Wheels from Alpina D5 on BMW X6 M E71 axe arrière: compatible?

Yes, the hub is identical

Same 5x120 PCD and same 72.6 mm centre bore: wheels from Alpina D5 bolt on and centre on BMW X6 M E71 axe arrière without rings. You still need to check the offset and tyres, detailed below.

Alpina D52011–2017BMW X6 M E71 axe arrière2009–2014
PCD5x120 / 5x1125x120
Centre bore72.6 mm72.6 mm
ThreadM14x1.25M14x1.25
Original wheels ≈8Jx20 ET33
≈8Jx20 ET25		 ≈8.5Jx20 ET18

≈: width estimated from the original tyre size.

Wheel by wheel: offset and tyres

Each original wheel from Alpina D5 is compared with the one from BMW X6 M E71 axe arrière of the same diameter: how much closer the wheel gets to the shock absorber or how far it sticks out of the wheel arch, and whether the tyre keeps the same overall diameter.

  • ≈8Jx20 ET33 · 255/35R20 — Check on the car

    Compared with the original ≈8.5Jx20 ET18 on BMW X6 M E71 axe arrière: shock absorber side +8.7 mm, wheel arch side −21.4 mm, tyre diameter −5.7 % : fit it with the original tyre size of BMW X6 M E71 axe arrière (275/40R20), not that of Alpina D5. Comparison for guidance only (estimated width). Check in detail

  • ≈8Jx20 ET25 · 255/35R20 — Fits like the original

    Compared with the original ≈8.5Jx20 ET18 on BMW X6 M E71 axe arrière: shock absorber side +0.7 mm, wheel arch side −13.4 mm, tyre diameter −5.7 % : fit it with the original tyre size of BMW X6 M E71 axe arrière (275/40R20), not that of Alpina D5. Comparison for guidance only (estimated width). Check in detail

Before fitting the wheels

An identical hub is not enough: offset, width and diameter change the position of the wheel, and larger calipers can touch a smaller wheel. Original wheels often use bolts or nuts with a specific seat: keep the fixings intended for the wheel, with the thread of BMW X6 M E71 axe arrière (M14x1.25), tightened to the torque shown on its vehicle page. Finally, check that the size is among the approved fitments for your vehicle. This comparison is for guidance only: have the fitting approved by a professional.

And the other way round: wheels from BMW X6 M E71 axe arrière on Alpina D5?