BMW X3 (E83) Wheel Lug Pattern, Offset ET, Center Bore & Rim Size Reference
The BMW X3 (E83), produced from 2003 to 2010, features specific wheel lug patterns essential for proper fitment. Understanding lug count × PCD, offset ET, center bore, and rim size ensures correct wheel replacement or upgrade.\n\nBMW X3 (E83) models use a 5x120mm lug pattern, a common specification for many BMWs, which means 5 lug nuts arranged on a 120mm pitch circle diameter. The center bore for the X3 (E83) is 72.6mm, which ensures the wheel centers precisely on the hub for stability.\n\nOffset ET values vary slightly with rim sizes and trims but generally range between ET30 and ET40. Proper offset is critical to prevent rubbing and maintain correct suspension geometry. Rim diameters compatible with the X3 (E83) typically range from 16 to 20 inches depending on the variant and year.\n\nUse the year-specific reference table on our site to verify exact fitment details for your BMW X3 (E83) to ensure safe and ideal wheel replacement or enhancement.
| Make / model / trim | Year | Tire | Rim width (in) | Rim diam. (in) | Bolt pattern | Offset ET | Bore DIA | Mounting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 18 d | 2011 | 215/60R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 20 i | 2011 | 215/60R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 25 i | 2011 | 215/60R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 30 d | 2011 | 215/60R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 30 i | 2011 | 215/60R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 35 d | 2011 | 235/50R18 | 8 | 18 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) 2.0 d | 2010 | 235/55R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 18 d | 2010 | 215/60R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 20 d | 2010 | 215/60R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 20 i | 2010 | 215/60R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 25 i | 2010 | 215/60R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 30 d | 2010 | 215/60R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 30 i | 2010 | 215/60R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 35 d | 2010 | 235/50R18 | 8 | 18 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) 2.0 d | 2009 | 235/55R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 18 d | 2009 | 215/60R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 20 d | 2009 | 215/60R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 20 i | 2009 | 215/60R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 25 i | 2009 | 215/60R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 30 d | 2009 | 215/60R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 30 i | 2009 | 215/60R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 35 d | 2009 | 235/50R18 | 8 | 18 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) 2.0 d | 2008 | 235/55R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) 2.0 i | 2008 | 235/55R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) 2.5 si | 2008 | 235/55R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) 3.0 d | 2008 | 235/55R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) 3.0 sd | 2008 | 235/55R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) 3.0 si | 2008 | 235/55R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 18 d | 2008 | 215/60R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 20 d | 2008 | 215/60R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 20 i | 2008 | 215/60R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 25 i | 2008 | 215/60R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 30 d | 2008 | 215/60R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 30 i | 2008 | 215/60R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 35 d | 2008 | 235/50R18 | 8 | 18 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) 2.0 d | 2007 | 235/55R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) 2.0 i | 2007 | 235/55R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) 2.5 si | 2007 | 235/55R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) 3.0 d | 2007 | 235/55R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) 3.0 sd | 2007 | 235/55R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) 3.0 si | 2007 | 235/55R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) 2.0 d | 2006 | 235/55R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) 2.0 i | 2006 | 235/55R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) 2.5 i | 2006 | 235/55R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) 2.5 si | 2006 | 235/55R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) 3.0 d | 2006 | 235/55R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) 3.0 i xDrive | 2006 | 235/55R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) 3.0 sd | 2006 | 235/55R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) 3.0 si | 2006 | 235/55R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) 2.0 d | 2005 | 235/55R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) 2.0 i | 2005 | 235/55R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) 2.5 i | 2005 | 235/55R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) 3.0 d | 2005 | 235/55R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) 3.0 i xDrive | 2005 | 235/55R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) 2.0 d | 2004 | 235/55R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) 2.5 i | 2004 | 235/55R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) 3.0 d | 2004 | 235/55R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW X3 (E83) 3.0 i xDrive | 2004 | 235/55R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 46 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
FAQ
- What is the wheel lug pattern for the BMW X3 (E83)?
- The BMW X3 (E83) uses a 5x120mm lug pattern, meaning 5 lug nuts spaced on a 120mm pitch circle diameter.
- What offset ET values are typical for BMW X3 (E83) wheels?
- BMW X3 (E83) wheels generally have offset ET values between ET30 and ET40 depending on rim size and model year.
- What is the center bore size for the BMW X3 (E83) wheels?
- The center bore diameter for BMW X3 (E83) wheels is 72.6mm.
Tire size calculatorShow
Compare two tire sizes — diameter, speedometer error, and clearance change.
| 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" | - |






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 |
