What is the factory spec for the OEM E36 M3 Style 39M wheels (17x7.5 / 17x8.5 ET41, staggered, 1996-99) on a BMW 3 Series (E36, 1992-1999)?
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Short answer: Factory specification Reported
Verdict:Factory spec Reported confidence (2 of 3) · 3 sources
Factory specification: 1996-99 US M3 coupes came on staggered Style 39 wheels: 17x7.5 ET41 with 225/45R17 in front and 17x8.5 ET41 with 245/40R17 in the rear.
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| Part | OEM E36 M3 Style 39M wheels (17x7.5 / 17x8.5 ET41, staggered, 1996-99) |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series (E36, 1992-1999) |
| Years | 1996-1999 |
| Trim / condition | M3 coupe |
| Verdict | Factory spec Specification |
| Confidence | Reported 2 of 3 — Stated by one reasonably reputable source (retailer, shop, magazine). Not independently confirmed. |
| Last verified | 2026-10-26 (date the cited sources were last read) |
Details
1996-99 US M3 coupes came on staggered Style 39 wheels: 17x7.5 ET41 with 225/45R17 in front and 17x8.5 ET41 with 245/40R17 in the rear. An enthusiast site, a wheel retailer and a wheel library agree. No BMW document read covers the M3, so the row stays at tier 2.
Specs
- bolt pattern: 5x120
- centerbore mm: 72.6
- size: 17x7.5 front / 17x8.5 rear
- offset mm: 41 front / 41 rear
- tire: 225/45R17 front / 245/40R17 rear
- oem part numbers: 36112228150 (7.5J), 36112228160 (8.5J) per one wheel library
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 sedan Style 23 wheels (17x7.5 / 17x8.5 ET41) — Specification Factory spec
This part on other generations
- BMW 3 Series (E46, 1999-2006) — Reported to fit Fits
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Sources
- OEM BMW E36 M3 wheel style specs — BIMMERtips (enthusiast site) (editorial; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- BMW M3 genuine wheels (E36 M3 section) — Finish Line Wheels (wheel retailer, North America) (vendor article; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- BMW OEM wheel Style 39M (E36 M3 Contour II) — BMW OEM Wheel Styles (wheel library) (editorial; read 2026-10-26; full page read)7.5J ET41 225/45R17 (36112228150); 8.5J ET41 245/40R17 (36112228160).
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