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Wheels from BMW X6 E71 axe arrière on Alpina B3: compatible?

Yes, the hub is identical

Same 5x120 PCD and same 72.6 mm centre bore: wheels from BMW X6 E71 axe arrière bolt on and centre on Alpina B3 without rings. You still need to check the offset and tyres, detailed below.

BMW X6 E71 axe arrière2008–2014Alpina B32013–2019
PCD5x1205x120 / 5x112
Centre bore72.6 mm72.6 mm
ThreadM14x1.25M12x1.50
Original wheels 9Jx19 ET18 ≈7.5Jx19 ET36
≈8Jx19 ET36

≈: width estimated from the original tyre size.

Wheel by wheel: offset and tyres

Each original wheel from BMW X6 E71 axe arrière is compared with the one from Alpina B3 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.

  • 9Jx19 ET18 · 255/50R19 — Check on the car

    Compared with the original ≈8Jx19 ET36 on Alpina B3: shock absorber side −5.3 mm, wheel arch side +30.7 mm, tyre diameter +11.6 % : fit it with the original tyre size of Alpina B3 (255/35R19), not that of BMW X6 E71 axe arrière. 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 Alpina B3 (M12x1.50), 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 Alpina B3 on BMW X6 E71 axe arrière?