Will Apex EC-7 staggered set (18x9 ET31 front / 18x10 ET43 rear) fit a BMW 3 Series (E46, 1999-2006)?
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Short answer: Yes, with extra parts or work Reported
Verdict:Fits with mods Reported confidence (2 of 3) · 1 source
Yes, with extra parts or work: Fits with work.
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| Part | Apex EC-7 staggered set (18x9 ET31 front / 18x10 ET43 rear) |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series (E46, 1999-2006) |
| Years | 1999-2006 |
| Trim / condition | non-M cars with about -1.5 degrees front camber and rolled rear fenders |
| Verdict | Fits with mods Fits with extra parts or work |
| 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
Fits with work. The wheel maker tested 18x9 ET31 front and 18x10 ET43 rear on a 2002 330i on coilovers with no spacers. It needs at least -1.5 degrees of front camber and a rear fender roll. The 18x10 has been discontinued; the maker suggests 18x9.5 ET43 for a milder rear. Very low cars may still rub.
Specs
- bolt pattern: 5x120
- centerbore mm: 72.6
- size: 18x9 front / 18x10 rear (18x10 discontinued; 18x9.5 ET43 offered instead)
- offset mm: 31 front / 43 rear
- tire: 255/35R18 front / 265/35R18 rear
Related build entries
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
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
- E46 Non-M Fitment: Staggered and Aggressive — Apex Wheels (wheel maker blog, updated Aug 2024) (vendor article; read 2026-10-26; full page read)Needs at least -1.5 degrees front camber and a rear fender roll; no spacers.
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