Fitment guide

BMW Spec E46 Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide

Originally published | 03/29/2023
Updated | 09/29/2023

Available Wheel Designs

Forged Designs

Flow Formed Designs

Bolt Pattern

5x120mm

Centerbore

72.56mm

Lug Seat

60° Conical

Lug Thread Pitch

M12x1.5mm

Spec Race Wheel Fitment

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

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, 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, VS-5RS
    • 12mm Front Spacer recommended for Spec class MCS suspension

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