BMW Spec E46 Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide

Spec Race Wheel Fitment

  • Race Livery BMW 3 Series - ARC-8R in Brushed Clear
    BMW 3 Series Spec E46
  • Red BMW 3 Series - ARC-8 in Anthracite
    BMW 3 Series Spec E46
  • Orange BMW 3 Series - ARC-8 in Satin Black
    BMW 3 Series Spec E46
  • Multicolor BMW 3 Series - EC-7R in Anthracite
    BMW 3 Series Spec E46
  • Multicolor BMW 3 Series - VS-5RS in Anthracite
    BMW 3 Series Spec E46

The ideal SPEC E46 wheel setup. Class legal widths and offsets perfect for class compliance and competition. Our 17x9 ET42 VS-5RS is optimized to the SPEC E46 wheel weight minimum weight of 16.2 lbs.

Staff Pick:

  • Front & Rear: 17x9" ET42 with 255/40-17 Toyo RR Tires
    • Popular fitment.
    • Available in: ARC-8, ARC-8RT, ML-10RT, VS-5RS
    • 12mm Front Spacer recommended for Spec class MCS suspension
    • 255/40-17 tires will require front negative camber.

Rain Fitment:

  • Front & Rear: 17x9" ET42 with 235/40-17 Toyo RA1 Rain Tires
    • Available in: ARC-8, ARC-8RT, ML-10RT, VS-5RS
    • 12mm Front Spacer recommended for Spec class MCS suspension

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