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What is the factory spec for the OEM E46 M3 Style 67M wheels (18x8 ET47 / 18x9 ET26) on a BMW 3 Series (E46, 1999-2006)?

Q: What is the factory spec for the OEM E46 M3 Style 67M wheels (18x8 ET47 / 18x9 ET26) on a BMW 3 Series (E46, 1999-2006)?

Factory specification. The M3's standard wheels are staggered 18s: 18x8 front with 225/45ZR18 and 18x9 rear with 255/40ZR18, with no spare tire, per BMW's launch release. A wheel library gives the Style 67M offsets as ET47 front and ET26 rear. A community wiki calls the M3 wheel Style 72 with a rear ET42, which conflicts; we follow the library and BMW. Tier 2 because the offsets are not from BMW.

Added 2026-10-26 · Updated 2026-10-26

Short answer: Factory specification Reported

Verdict:Factory spec Reported confidence (2 of 3) · 3 sources

Factory specification: The M3's standard wheels are staggered 18s: 18x8 front with 225/45ZR18 and 18x9 rear with 255/40ZR18, with no spare tire, per BMW's launch release.

Years: 2001-2006 · Applies to: M3 coupe and convertible · 3 sources · Last verified 2026-10-26

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Part	OEM E46 M3 Style 67M wheels (18x8 ET47 / 18x9 ET26)
Vehicle	BMW 3 Series (E46, 1999-2006)
Years	2001-2006
Trim / condition	M3 coupe and convertible
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

The M3's standard wheels are staggered 18s: 18x8 front with 225/45ZR18 and 18x9 rear with 255/40ZR18, with no spare tire, per BMW's launch release. A wheel library gives the Style 67M offsets as ET47 front and ET26 rear. A community wiki calls the M3 wheel Style 72 with a rear ET42, which conflicts; we follow the library and BMW. Tier 2 because the offsets are not from BMW.

Specs

bolt pattern: 5x120
centerbore mm: 72.6
size: 18x8 front / 18x9 rear
offset mm: 47 front / 26 rear (wheel library)
tire: 225/45ZR18 front / 255/40ZR18 rear
oem part numbers: 36112229950 (18x8), 36112229960 (18x9) per one wheel library

Other wheels fitment for the E46

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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
Factory wheel-bolt spec, E46 (M12x1.5 cone-seat bolts, 120 N·m) — Specification Factory spec

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Sources

The New BMW M3: A Legend Is Reborn (press release, Dec 2000) — BMW of North America (press release PDF hosted by unofficialbmw.com) (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
BMW Wheel Style 67M: 18 to 19 inch E46 specs — BMW Wheel Library (independent enthusiast reference) (editorial; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
OEM Wheel Styles — E46 Vault (community-written wiki on GitHub Pages) (editorial; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
Conflicting: names the M3 wheel Style 72 at 18x9 ET42.

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