What is the factory spec for the OEM E36 M3 sedan Style 23 wheels (17x7.5 / 17x8.5 ET41) on a BMW 3 Series (E36, 1992-1999)?
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Short answer: Factory specification Limited
Verdict:Factory spec Limited confidence (1 of 3) · 2 sources
Factory specification: An enthusiast site says Style 23 wheels came on M3 sedans and were optional for 1998-99, in the same staggered 17x7.5 / 17x8.5 ET41 sizes as Style 39.
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| Part | OEM E36 M3 sedan Style 23 wheels (17x7.5 / 17x8.5 ET41) |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series (E36, 1992-1999) |
| Years | 1998-1999 |
| Trim / condition | M3 sedan (Style 23 optional 1998-99 per one source) |
| Verdict | Factory spec Specification |
| Confidence | Limited 1 of 3 — Forum, Reddit or anecdotal report, or ambiguous/partial detail. Treat as a lead to research. |
| Last verified | 2026-10-26 (date the cited sources were last read) |
Details
An enthusiast site says Style 23 wheels came on M3 sedans and were optional for 1998-99, in the same staggered 17x7.5 / 17x8.5 ET41 sizes as Style 39. A retailer also ties Style 23 to the sedan. Neither gives the first US sedan year with confidence, so we limit the row to 1998-99. Enthusiast-attributed: tier 1.
Specs
- bolt pattern: 5x120
- centerbore mm: 72.6
- size: 17x7.5 front / 17x8.5 rear
- offset mm: 41
- tire: 225/45R17 front / 245/40R17 rear
Other wheels fitment for the E36
- OEM E36 318i sedan steel wheel (6Jx15 ET42, 185/65R15) — Specification Factory spec
- OEM E36 318/323/328 15-inch wheel (7Jx15 alloy or 6.5Jx15 steel, ET47) — Specification Factory spec
- OEM E36 318/323/328 sport wheel (7Jx16 alloy ET45/46, 225/50ZR16) — Specification Factory spec
- Factory E36 318ti wheel (15x6 ET42, 185/65R15) — Specification Factory spec
- OEM E36 M3 Style 22 wheels (17x7.5 ET41, square, 1995) — Specification Factory spec
- OEM E36 M3 Style 39M wheels (17x7.5 / 17x8.5 ET41, staggered, 1996-99) — Specification Factory spec
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Sources
- OEM BMW E36 M3 wheel style specs — BIMMERtips (enthusiast site) (editorial; read 2026-10-26; full page read)Style 23: sedans; optional 1998-99.
- BMW M3 genuine wheels (E36 M3 section) — Finish Line Wheels (wheel retailer, North America) (vendor article; read 2026-10-26; full page read)Sedan Style 23; first US year disputed.
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