BMW E90/E92/E93 M3 wheel specs and setup guide

BMW E90/E92/E93 M3 Fitment Guide

Use this BMW E90/E92/E93 M3 fitment guide to compare front and rear wheel specs, tire sizes, clearance modification, and fitment types before choosing a setup.

2008-2013 | 5x120 | 72.56mm

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Quick answer

What is the best E90/E92/E93 M3 fitment?

A popular BMW E90/E92/E93 M3 setup is 18x9.5 ET22 front with 265/35R18 tires and 18x10.5 ET22 rear with 285/35R18 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/E92/E93 M3 Wheel Specs

Start with the factory specs before comparing aftermarket E90/E92/E93 M3 wheel fitment.

Years2008-2013
Bolt Pattern5x120
Center Bore72.56mm
HardwareM12x1.5

Chassis context

How to Read This E90/E92/E93 M3 Fitment Guide

This guide covers popular fitment setups for the BMW E90/E92/E93 M3. 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/E92/E93 M3 fitment setups combine the vehicle-specific fitment data with the proven fitment recommendations.

Flush/Aggressive Fitment

Flush/Aggressive Fitment

Front Setup18x9.5 ET22265/35R18
Rear Setup18x10.5 ET22285/35R18

Popular setup for this chassis.

OEM+ Fitment

OEM+ Fitment

Front Setup18x9 ET30255/35R18
Rear Setup18x10 ET25275/35R18

Popular setup for this chassis.

Performance/Street Fitment

Performance/Street Fitment

Front Setup18x10 ET25275/35R18
Rear Setup18x10 ET25275/35R18

Popular setup for this chassis.

Performance/Street Fitment

Performance/Street Fitment

Front Setup18x9.5 ET22265/35R18
Rear Setup18x10.5 ET22285/35R18

Popular setup for this chassis.

Fitment type options

Popular E90/E92/E93 M3 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 Fitment18x9.5 ET22265/35R1818x10.5 ET22285/35R18
OEM+ Fitment18x9 ET30255/35R1818x10 ET25275/35R18
Performance/Street Fitment18x10 ET25275/35R1818x10 ET25275/35R18
Performance/Street Fitment18x9.5 ET22265/35R1818x10.5 ET22285/35R18
Track Fitment18x10 ET25275/35R1818x10 ET25275/35R18
Flush/Aggressive Fitment18x10 ET25275/35R1818x11 ET25295/35R18
Flush/Aggressive Fitment19x10 ET25275/30R1919x10.5 ET25295/30R19
Flush/Aggressive Fitment19x9.5 ET22265/30R1919x10.5 ET22285/30R19
Flush/Aggressive Fitment20x9.5 ET22255/30R2020x11 ET44295/25R20
OEM+ Fitment18x9.5 ET22275/35R1818x9.5 ET22275/35R18
OEM+ Fitment19x9 ET30255/35R1919x10 ET25275/35R19
OEM+ Fitment19x9.5 ET22275/30R1919x9.5 ET22275/30R19
Performance/Street Fitment18x10 ET25275/35R1818x11 ET25295/35R18
Performance/Street Fitment18x10 ET25275/35R1818x11 ET44305/35R18
Performance/Street Fitment18x10.5 ET22295/30R1818x10.5 ET22295/30R18
Performance/Street Fitment19x10 ET25275/30R1919x10 ET25275/30R19
Performance/Street Fitment19x9.5 ET22265/30R1919x10.5 ET25285/30R19
Track Fitment18x10 ET25275/35R1818x11 ET44305/35R18
Track Fitment18x10.5 ET22295/30R1818x10.5 ET22295/30R18
Winter Setup18x9 ET30245/40R1818x9 ET30245/40R18
Winter Setup19x9 ET30245/35R1919x9 ET30245/35R19

Aftermarket range

E90/E92/E93 M3 Fitment Range

Common widths9-11 inches across popular setups
Offset rangeET22-ET44 across popular setups
Popular tires265/35R18, 285/35R18, 275/35R18, 295/35R18, 265/30R19, 285/30R19

Fitment notes

What to Know Before Buying E90/E92/E93 M3 Wheels

Fitment Type Comes First

These setups are organized by fitment type, including Performance/Street Fitment, Flush/Aggressive Fitment, OEM+ 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/E92/E93 M3 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/E92/E93 M3 Fitment Guide Questions

What is the best E90/E92/E93 M3 fitment?

Start with the featured setups and choose based on your fitment goal. One featured setup is 18x9.5 ET22 front and 18x10.5 ET22 rear, but the best setup depends on the fitment type you want.

Does this E90/E92/E93 M3 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/E92/E93 M3 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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