Vehicle Covered in this Guide 1997-2002 E36/7 and E36/8 Z3 M coupe and roadster.
Bolt Pattern
5x120mm
Centerbore
72.56mm
Lug Seat
60° Conical
Lug Thread Pitch
M12x1.5mm
Easy upgrades for street-driven cars
These fitments prioritize (in order): 1. Ease of fitment 2. Aesthetics 3. Performance
Ideal for the driver who wants a no-nonsense direct bolt-on fitment. These fitments are a small step up from stock wheels and tires, and offer a small but noticeable performance improvement.
Staggered Setups Maintains stock-like handling characteristics, tires can only be rotated left to right. Maximizes both front and rear tire width.
Aggressive fitments focused on appearance and concavity
These fitments prioritize (in order): 1. Aesthetics 2. Performance 3. Ease of fitment
Ideal for the driver who wants to fill out the wheel wells with the widest possible rubber and perfectly flush offsets. Sometimes these fitments are a direct bolt-on, but often times require small spacers, negative camber, or rolled fenders for the sake of dialing in the perfect blend of function and form.
Staggered Setups Maintains stock-like handling characteristics, tires can only be rotated left to right. Maximizes both front and rear tire width.
Wider fitments for enhanced performance
These fitments prioritize (in order): 1. Performance 2. Ease of fitment 3. Aesthetics
These fitments are effective for both performance-oriented street cars and weekend track warriors. The suspension type, alignment settings, and tire brand/size can be changed accordingly to work for either scenario.
Staggered Setups Maintains stock-like handling characteristics, tires can only be rotated left to right. Maximizes both front and rear tire width.
If you’re using coilovers, see the image below to identify which type of coilover spring you have, as it may effect your wheel fitment.
Aftermarket Suspensions Known To Reduce Inner Clearance (includes but not limited to):
Each of our wheel designs is available in two or three different levels of concavity, which we call Profiles. The Profile is dictated by the width and offset, meaning wide lower-offset wheels will have more concavity, while narrow higher-offset wheels will have less concavity.
About Camber Plates
Adjustable camber plates do more than just aid in wide wheel and tire fitment. They provide increased grip and reduced tire wear by spreading the load evenly during cornering. Learn more in our blog article, The Positives of Negative Camber.
We have tested many brake kits with the wheels listed in this guide. Please email us with any questions related to brake clearance, we’ll be happy to help.
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