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

Yes, the hub is identical

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

BMW X6 M E71 axe arrière2009–2014Alpina D52011–2017
PCD5x1205x120 / 5x112
Centre bore72.6 mm72.6 mm
ThreadM14x1.25M14x1.25
Original wheels ≈8.5Jx20 ET18 ≈8Jx20 ET33
≈8Jx20 ET25

≈: width estimated from the original tyre size.

Wheel by wheel: offset and tyres

Each original wheel from BMW X6 M E71 axe arrière is compared with the one from Alpina D5 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.

  • ≈8.5Jx20 ET18 · 275/40R20 — Check on the car

    Compared with the original ≈8Jx20 ET33 on Alpina D5: shock absorber side −8.7 mm, wheel arch side +21.4 mm, tyre diameter +6 % : fit it with the original tyre size of Alpina D5 (255/35R20), not that of BMW X6 M 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 D5 (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 Alpina D5 on BMW X6 M E71 axe arrière?