BMW E90/E91/E92/E93 3-Series wheel specs and setup guide

BMW E90/E91/E92/E93 3-Series Fitment Guide

Use this BMW E90/E91/E92/E93 3-Series fitment guide to compare front and rear wheel specs, tire sizes, clearance modification, and fitment types before choosing a setup.

2006-2013 | 5x120 | 72.56mm

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Quick answer

What is the best E90/E91/E92/E93 3-Series fitment?

A popular BMW E90/E91/E92/E93 3-Series setup is 18x9 ET30 front with 245/40R18 tires and 18x10 ET33 rear with 275/35R18 tires. This is categorized as Flush/Aggressive Fitment; review the full table for the rest of the front and rear combinations people have run.

Wheel specs

E90/E91/E92/E93 3-Series Wheel Specs

Start with the factory specs before comparing aftermarket E90/E91/E92/E93 3-Series wheel fitment.

Years2006-2013
Bolt Pattern5x120
Center Bore72.56mm
HardwareM12x1.5

Chassis context

How to Read This E90/E91/E92/E93 3-Series Fitment Guide

This guide covers popular fitment setups for the BMW E90/E91/E92/E93 3-Series. It focuses on the key fitment details: fitment type, front wheel, rear wheel, front tire, rear tire, and listed clearance modification.

The fitment type is treated as the primary category. Featured setups are shown first, followed by a broader table of popular combinations people have run.

Popular setups

These E90/E91/E92/E93 3-Series fitment setups combine the vehicle-specific fitment data with the proven fitment recommendations.

Flush/Aggressive Fitment

Flush/Aggressive Fitment

Front Setup18x9 ET30245/40R18
Rear Setup18x10 ET33275/35R18

Popular setup for this chassis.

OEM+ Fitment

OEM+ Fitment

Front Setup18x8.5 ET35235/40R18
Rear Setup18x8.5 ET35235/40R18

Popular setup for this chassis.

OEM+ Fitment

OEM+ Fitment

Front Setup18x8.5 ET35235/40R18
Rear Setup18x9.5 ET35265/35R18

Popular setup for this chassis.

OEM+ Fitment

OEM+ Fitment

Front Setup18x9 ET30235/40R18
Rear Setup18x9.5 ET35265/35R18

Popular setup for this chassis.

Fitment type options

Popular E90/E91/E92/E93 3-Series Fitments People Have Run

These setups are organized by fitment type. Front and rear specs are shown together because the setup works as a full pair, even when the fitment is square.

Fitment TypeFrontRear
Flush/Aggressive Fitment18x9 ET30245/40R1818x10 ET33275/35R18
OEM+ Fitment18x8.5 ET35235/40R1818x8.5 ET35235/40R18
OEM+ Fitment18x8.5 ET35235/40R1818x9.5 ET35265/35R18
OEM+ Fitment18x9 ET30235/40R1818x9.5 ET35265/35R18
OEM+ Fitment19x8.5 ET35235/35R1919x8.5 ET35235/35R19
OEM+ Fitment19x9 ET28245/35R1919x9 ET28245/35R19
Performance/Street Fitment18x9 ET30255/35R1818x9 ET30255/35R18
Performance/Street Fitment18x9 ET30245/40R1818x10 ET33275/35R18
Performance/Street Fitment18x9 ET31255/35R1818x9.5 ET43265/35R18
Track Fitment17x9.5 ET35255/40R1717x9.5 ET35255/40R17
Track Fitment18x9.5 ET35265/35R1818x9.5 ET35265/35R18
Track Fitment18x9.5 ET35265/35R1818x10 ET33275/35R18
Flush/Aggressive Fitment17x9 ET30245/40R1717x9.5 ET35255/40R17
Flush/Aggressive Fitment18x9 ET30235/40R1818x9.5 ET22255/35R18
Flush/Aggressive Fitment19x9 ET28245/35R1919x9.5 ET22265/30R19
OEM+ Fitment17x8.5 ET40235/40R1717x8.5 ET40235/40R17
OEM+ Fitment17x8.5 ET40225/45R1717x9.5 ET35255/40R17
OEM+ Fitment18x8.5 ET35235/40R1818x9.5 ET43265/35R18
OEM+ Fitment19x8.5 ET35235/35R1919x9.5 ET33265/30R19
Performance/Street Fitment17x9 ET30245/40R1717x9 ET30245/40R17
Performance/Street Fitment17x9 ET30245/40R1717x9.5 ET35255/40R17
Winter Setup18x9 ET30245/40R1818x9 ET30245/40R18
Winter Setup19x9 ET28245/35R1919x9 ET28245/35R19

Aftermarket range

E90/E91/E92/E93 3-Series Fitment Range

Common widths8.5-10 inches across popular setups
Offset rangeET22-ET43 across popular setups
Popular tires245/40R17, 255/40R17, 235/40R18, 255/35R18, 245/40R18, 275/35R18

Fitment notes

What to Know Before Buying E90/E91/E92/E93 3-Series Wheels

Body Style Year Range Caveat

The E90/E91/E92/E93 3-Series range spans sedan, wagon, coupe, and convertible body styles. Sedans and wagons ended earlier than coupes and convertibles, so confirm your body style when using year-specific parts information.

Fitment Type Comes First

These setups are organized by fitment type, including OEM+ Fitment, Performance/Street Fitment, Flush/Aggressive Fitment, Track Fitment, Winter Setup. Use that label to separate practical setups from aggressive, track, winter, or drag-oriented combinations.

Front and Rear Specs Stay Together

Each setup is shown as a full front/rear pair. Even square fitments keep separate front and rear fields so you can verify tire sizing, offsets, spacers, and clearance together.

Buyer notes

E90/E91/E92/E93 3-Series Fitment Tips

  • Start with the featured setups when available.
  • Compare front and rear tire sizes together before assuming a setup is square.
  • Treat low-offset aggressive rows as setup examples, not guaranteed direct bolt-ons.
  • Use the fitment calculator to compare poke, inset, and tire diameter against your current wheels.

FAQ

E90/E91/E92/E93 3-Series Fitment Guide Questions

What is the best E90/E91/E92/E93 3-Series fitment?

Start with the featured setups and choose based on your fitment goal. One featured setup is 18x9 ET30 front and 18x10 ET33 rear, but the best setup depends on the fitment type you want.

Does this E90/E91/E92/E93 3-Series guide show front and rear fitment separately?

Yes. Every setup keeps the front and rear wheel and tire specs together, even when the setup is square.

Are all E90/E91/E92/E93 3-Series fitments direct bolt-on?

No. The fitment type, clearance notes, and fitment type should be reviewed before assuming a setup is direct bolt-on.

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