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Wheels from Smart Fortwo axe arrière on Smart Fortwo axe avant: compatible?

Yes, the hub is identical

Same 3x112 PCD and same 60.1 mm centre bore: wheels from Smart Fortwo axe arrière bolt on and centre on Smart Fortwo axe avant without rings. You still need to check the offset and tyres, detailed below.

Smart Fortwo axe arrière1998–2007Smart Fortwo axe avant1998–2007
PCD3x112 / 4x1003x112 / 4x100
Centre bore60.1 mm60.1 mm
ThreadM12x1.50M12x1.50
Original wheels ≈5Jx15 ET-1
≈5Jx15 ET32
≈6Jx15 ET-1		 ≈4.5Jx15 ET22
≈5Jx15 ET38
≈6Jx15 ET22

≈: width estimated from the original tyre size.

Wheel by wheel: offset and tyres

Each original wheel from Smart Fortwo axe arrière is compared with the one from Smart Fortwo axe avant 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.

  • ≈5Jx15 ET-1 · 155/60R15 — Check on the car

    Compared with the original ≈5Jx15 ET38 on Smart Fortwo axe avant: shock absorber side −39 mm, wheel arch side +39 mm, tyre diameter −4.8 % : fit it with the original tyre size of Smart Fortwo axe avant (165/65R15), not that of Smart Fortwo axe arrière. Comparison for guidance only (estimated width). Check in detail

  • ≈5Jx15 ET32 · 165/65R15 — Check on the car

    Compared with the original ≈5Jx15 ET38 on Smart Fortwo axe avant: shock absorber side −6 mm, wheel arch side +6 mm, tyre diameter +0 %. Comparison for guidance only (estimated width). Check in detail

  • ≈6Jx15 ET-1 · 195/50R15 — Check on the car

    Compared with the original ≈6Jx15 ET22 on Smart Fortwo axe avant: shock absorber side −23 mm, wheel arch side +23 mm, tyre diameter +0 %. 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 Smart Fortwo axe avant (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 Smart Fortwo axe avant on Smart Fortwo axe arrière?