OEM+ Fitment
OEM+ Fitment
Front Setup18x8.5 ET35225/40R18
Rear Setup18x8.5 ET35225/40R18
Popular setup for this chassis.
BMW E90/E91 LCI 3-Series wheel specs and setup guide
BMW E90/E91 LCI 3-Series Fitment Guide
Use this BMW E90/E91 LCI 3-Series fitment guide to compare front and rear wheel specs, tire sizes, clearance modification, and fitment types before choosing a setup.
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Quick answer
What is the best E90/E91 LCI 3-Series fitment?
A popular BMW E90/E91 LCI 3-Series setup is 18x8.5 ET35 front with 225/40R18 tires and 18x8.5 ET35 rear with 225/40R18 tires. This is categorized as OEM+ Fitment; review the full table for the rest of the front and rear combinations people have run.
Wheel specs
E90/E91 LCI 3-Series Wheel Specs
Start with the factory specs before comparing aftermarket E90/E91 LCI 3-Series wheel fitment.
Years2009-2011
Bolt Pattern5x120
Center Bore72.56mm
HardwareM12x1.5
Chassis context
How to Read This E90/E91 LCI 3-Series Fitment Guide
This guide covers popular fitment setups for the BMW E90/E91 LCI 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
Best E90/E91 LCI 3-Series Wheel Fitment Setups
These E90/E91 LCI 3-Series fitment setups combine the vehicle-specific fitment data with the proven fitment recommendations.
Performance/Street Fitment
Performance/Street Fitment
Front Setup18x9 ET30255/35R18
Rear Setup18x9 ET30255/35R18
Popular setup for this chassis.
Performance/Street Fitment
Performance/Street Fitment
Front Setup18x9 ET30245/35R18
Rear Setup18x9.5 ET35275/35R18
Popular setup for this chassis.
Winter Setup
Winter Setup
Front Setup18x9 ET30235/40R18
Rear Setup18x9 ET30235/40R18
Popular setup for this chassis.
Fitment type options
Popular E90/E91 LCI 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
OEM+ Fitment18x8.5 ET35225/40R1818x8.5 ET35225/40R18
Performance/Street Fitment18x9 ET30255/35R1818x9 ET30255/35R18
Performance/Street Fitment18x9 ET30245/35R1818x9.5 ET35275/35R18
Winter Setup18x9 ET30235/40R1818x9 ET30235/40R18
Flush/Aggressive Fitment19x9 ET28255/30R1919x9 ET28255/30R19
Flush/Aggressive Fitment19x9 ET28245/35R1919x9.5 ET33275/30R19
OEM+ Fitment17x8.5 ET40225/45R1717x8.5 ET40225/45R17
OEM+ Fitment17x8.5 ET40225/45R1717x9 ET30255/40R17
OEM+ Fitment18x8.5 ET35225/40R1818x9 ET30255/35R18
OEM+ Fitment19x8.5 ET35235/35R1919x8.5 ET35235/35R19
OEM+ Fitment19x8.5 ET35225/35R1919x9 ET28255/30R19
Performance/Street Fitment17x9 ET30255/40R1717x9 ET30255/40R17
Performance/Street Fitment17x9 ET30245/40R1717x9.5 ET35275/40R17
Performance/Street Fitment18x9 ET31245/35R1818x9.5 ET43275/35R18
Track Fitment17x9.5 ET35255/40R1717x9.5 ET35255/40R17
Track Fitment18x9.5 ET35265/35R1818x9.5 ET35265/35R18
Aftermarket range
E90/E91 LCI 3-Series Fitment Range
Common widths8.5-9.5 inches across popular setups
Offset rangeET28-ET43 across popular setups
Popular tires255/30R19, 245/35R19, 275/30R19, 255/40R17, 265/35R18, 225/45R17
Fitment notes
What to Know Before Buying E90/E91 LCI 3-Series Wheels
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 LCI 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 LCI 3-Series Fitment Guide Questions
What is the best E90/E91 LCI 3-Series fitment?
Start with the featured setups and choose based on your fitment goal. One featured setup is 18x8.5 ET35 front and 18x8.5 ET35 rear, but the best setup depends on the fitment type you want.
Does this E90/E91 LCI 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 LCI 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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