BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) Wheel Lug Pattern, Offset ET & Center Bore Reference
The BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) features specific wheel lug patterns essential for correct wheel fitment. Its bolt pattern is typically 5×120 mm PCD, ensuring compatibility with many aftermarket and OEM rims.\n\nOffset (ET) values for this model generally range from 30 to 40 mm, which affects wheel positioning and clearance. The center bore diameter is 72.56 mm, designed to align precisely with the hub for proper wheel centering.\n\nRim sizes for the 3 Cabrio (E46) vary depending on production year and trim, commonly ranging from 16 to 18 inches in diameter. Always cross-reference your vehicle's year to confirm the exact wheel specifications and maintain optimal performance and safety.
Year
| Make / model / trim | Year | Tire | Rim width (in) | Rim diam. (in) | Bolt pattern | Offset ET | Bore DIA | Mounting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 318 Ci | 2007 | 195/65R15 | 7 | 15 | 5×120 | 42 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 320 Cd | 2007 | 195/65R15 | 7 | 15 | 5×120 | 42 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 320 Ci | 2007 | 195/65R15 | 7 | 15 | 5×120 | 42 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 325 Ci | 2007 | 205/50R17 | 7 | 17 | 5×120 | 40 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 330 Cd | 2007 | 205/50R17 | 7 | 17 | 5×120 | 40 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 330 Ci | 2007 | 205/50R17 | 7 | 17 | 5×120 | 40 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) M3 3.2 | 2007 | 225/45R18 | 8 | 18 | 5×120 | 38 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 318 Ci | 2006 | 195/65R15 | 7 | 15 | 5×120 | 42 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 320 Cd | 2006 | 195/65R15 | 7 | 15 | 5×120 | 42 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 320 Ci | 2006 | 195/65R15 | 7 | 15 | 5×120 | 42 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 325 Ci | 2006 | 205/50R17 | 7 | 17 | 5×120 | 40 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 330 Cd | 2006 | 205/50R17 | 7 | 17 | 5×120 | 40 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 330 Ci | 2006 | 205/50R17 | 7 | 17 | 5×120 | 40 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) M3 3.2 | 2006 | 225/45R18 | 8 | 18 | 5×120 | 38 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 318 Ci | 2005 | 195/65R15 | 7 | 15 | 5×120 | 42 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 320 Cd | 2005 | 195/65R15 | 7 | 15 | 5×120 | 42 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 320 Ci | 2005 | 195/65R15 | 7 | 15 | 5×120 | 42 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 325 Ci | 2005 | 205/50R17 | 7 | 17 | 5×120 | 40 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 330 Cd | 2005 | 205/50R17 | 7 | 17 | 5×120 | 40 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 330 Ci | 2005 | 205/50R17 | 7 | 17 | 5×120 | 40 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) M3 3.2 | 2005 | 225/45R18 | 8 | 18 | 5×120 | 38 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 318 Ci | 2004 | 195/65R15 | 7 | 15 | 5×120 | 42 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 320 Ci | 2004 | 195/65R15 | 7 | 15 | 5×120 | 42 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 325 Ci | 2004 | 205/50R17 | 7 | 17 | 5×120 | 40 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 330 Ci | 2004 | 205/50R17 | 7 | 17 | 5×120 | 40 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) M3 3.2 | 2004 | 225/45R18 | 8 | 18 | 5×120 | 38 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 318 Ci | 2003 | 195/65R15 | 7 | 15 | 5×120 | 42 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 320 Ci | 2003 | 195/65R15 | 7 | 15 | 5×120 | 42 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 325 Ci | 2003 | 205/50R17 | 7 | 17 | 5×120 | 40 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 330 Ci | 2003 | 205/50R17 | 7 | 17 | 5×120 | 40 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) M3 3.2 | 2003 | 225/45R18 | 8 | 18 | 5×120 | 38 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 318 Ci | 2002 | 195/65R15 | 7 | 15 | 5×120 | 42 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 320 Ci | 2002 | 195/65R15 | 7 | 15 | 5×120 | 42 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 325 Ci | 2002 | 205/50R17 | 7 | 17 | 5×120 | 40 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 330 Ci | 2002 | 205/50R17 | 7 | 17 | 5×120 | 40 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) M3 3.2 | 2002 | 225/45R18 | 8 | 18 | 5×120 | 38 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 318 Ci | 2001 | 195/65R15 | 7 | 15 | 5×120 | 42 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 320 Ci | 2001 | 195/65R15 | 7 | 15 | 5×120 | 42 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 325 Ci | 2001 | 205/50R17 | 7 | 17 | 5×120 | 40 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 330 Ci | 2001 | 205/50R17 | 7 | 17 | 5×120 | 40 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) M3 3.2 | 2001 | 225/45R18 | 8 | 18 | 5×120 | 38 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 320 Ci | 2000 | 195/65R15 | 7 | 15 | 5×120 | 42 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 323 Ci | 2000 | 195/65R15 | 7 | 15 | 5×120 | 42 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 325 Ci | 2000 | 205/50R17 | 7 | 17 | 5×120 | 40 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) 330 Ci | 2000 | 205/50R17 | 7 | 17 | 5×120 | 40 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
FAQ
- What is the lug pattern for the BMW 3 Cabrio (E46)?
- The BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) uses a 5×120 mm lug pattern (PCD).
- What offset (ET) is recommended for E46 3 Cabrio wheels?
- Offset values typically range from ET30 to ET40 for this model.
- What is the center bore size for the BMW 3 Cabrio (E46)?
- The center bore diameter for the E46 3 Cabrio is 72.56 mm.
Tire size calculatorShow
Compare two tire sizes — diameter, speedometer error, and clearance change.
inchmm
| Size 1 | Size 2 | Diff | Diff(%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0" | 25.4" | 0.5" | 1.89% |
| Width | 7.7" | 8.5" | 0.8" | 10.26% |
| Circumference | 78.4" | 79.9" | 1.5" | 1.86% |
| Profile height | 5.0" | 4.2" | -0.7" | -15.08% |
| Turnover per mile | 807 | 793 | 14 | -1.73% |
| Clearance | - | - | +0.2" | - |
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Speedometer Error
(First wheel OEM size)
| Reading | 20 mph | 30 mph | 40 mph | 50 mph | 60 mph | 70 mph | 80 mph | 90 mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual | 20.4 | 30.5 | 40.7 | 50.9 | 61.1 | 71.2 | 81.4 | 91.6 |