Will OEM E36 M3 Style 22 wheels (17x7.5 ET41, square, 1995) fit a BMW 3 Series (E46, 1999-2006)?
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Short answer: Yes, reportedly Limited
Verdict:Fits Limited confidence (1 of 3) · 2 sources
Yes, reportedly: A wheel library lists Style 22 (17x7.5 ET41) as bolting straight onto the E46.
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| Part | OEM E36 M3 Style 22 wheels (17x7.5 ET41, square, 1995) |
|---|---|
| Part comes from | BMW 3 Series (E36, 1992-1999) |
| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series (E46, 1999-2006) |
| Years | 1999-2006 |
| Trim / condition | non-M |
| Verdict | Fits Reported to fit |
| 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
A wheel library lists Style 22 (17x7.5 ET41) as bolting straight onto the E46. Calculated from size range, not test-fitted: tier 1. Tire size for this wheel is disputed (see F-e36-05).
Specs
- bolt pattern: 5x120
- centerbore mm: 72.6
- size: 17x7.5
- offset mm: 41
- tire: unclear: 235/40R17 (two sources) or 225/45R17 (one wheel library)
- oem part numbers: 36112227194 per one wheel library
Other wheels fitment for the E46
- OEM E46 Style 45 wheel (16x7, 325i / 325xi) — Specification Factory spec
- OEM E46 Style 137 wheel (17x7, 330i / 330xi) — Specification Factory spec
- OEM E46 Sport Package Style 119 wheel (17x8) — Specification Factory spec
- OEM E46 Style 68M staggered wheels (17x7.5 front / 17x8.5 rear) — Specification Factory spec
- OEM E46 330i ZHP Style 135M wheels (18x8 ET47 / 18x8.5 ET50) — Specification Factory spec
- OEM E46 M3 Style 67M wheels (18x8 ET47 / 18x9 ET26) — Specification Factory spec
This part on other generations
- BMW 3 Series (E36, 1992-1999) — Specification Factory spec
More for this car
- All BMW 3 Series (E46, 1999-2006) fitment answers · E46 common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
Sources
- BMW OEM wheel Style 22 (E36 M3 Contour) — BMW OEM Wheel Styles (wheel library) (editorial; read 2026-10-26; full page read)Also bolts on: straight on E46 (calculated).
- BMW Wheel Size Compatibility Guide — BMW Wheel Library (independent enthusiast reference) (editorial; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
Summaries are in our own words. Fitment is not guaranteed — disclaimer.
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