BMW 3 Series VII (G20/G21/G28) side profile — BMW 3 Series wheel fitment

BMW 3 Series wheel fitment — VII G20/G21/G28

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2018–2022
BMW 3 Series wheel fitment at a glance — The BMW 3 Series VII (G20/G21/G28) (2018–2022) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 66.6 mm centre bore, M14 x 1.25 bolts torqued to ~140 Nm. It accepts ~6.5J–8.5J wheels at ET12–ET45 front; staggered setups run 8J–9.5J rear (ET29–ET45).

Overview

The BMW G20/G21 is the seventh generation of the BMW 3 Series, introduced in October 2018 and featuring a facelift in July 2022. It includes sedan (G20) and wagon (Touring, G21) variants built on the CLAR platform with increased use of high-strength steel and aluminum. The car is produced globally across multiple plants including Munich, Shenyang, San Luis Potosí, Chennai, Rayong, Jakarta, Kulim, Araquari, Chu Lai, and Mexico City. It replaces the 3 Series Gran Turismo body style with the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé.

BMW 3 Series wheel fitment

BMW 3 Series wheel fitment for the BMW 3 Series VII (G20/G21/G28) (2018–2022): the factory PCD, centre bore and bolt spec, then the aftermarket width and offset window we fit to.

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x112
Centre bore66.6 mm
Bolt / threadM14 x 1.25 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque140 Nm
Seat typetapered
Factory setupstaggered
TPMSdirect
Run-flatYes

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front6.5J–8.5JET12–ET45
Rear (staggered)8J–9.5JET29–ET45

As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8–10 ET to keep the wheel tucked. The exact offset and any spacer are confirmed by the fit-check.

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UK popularity & demand

~467,458 BMW 3 Series licensed on UK roads — top 1% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 467,458 BMW 3 Series on UK roads, placing it in the top 1% of car models by volume across our fitment database.

That makes BMW 3 Series wheel fitment a high-demand spec to keep in stock. It is one reason we track it here.

Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.

Engines & drivetrain

VariantEngineFuelPowerDrive
M340i3.0L S58 turbo petrol I6petrol374 hpxDrive
330d3.0L B57 turbo diesel I6diesel265 hpxDrive
330i2.0L B48 turbo petrol I4petrol258 hpxDrive
320e/330e2.0L B48 turbo petrol I4 + electric motor252 hpxDrive
320i2.0L B48 turbo petrol I4petrol156 hpxDrive
320d2.0L B47 turbo diesel I4diesel150 hpxDrive

Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
M340i374 hp4.1 s155 mph

Dimensions

Length4709 mm
Width1827 mm
Height1442 mm
Wheelbase2851 mm
Kerb weight1450 kg

Body styles & production

Body stylesSedan, Touring
Produced2018–2022

Trim levels

AdvantageSport LineLuxury LineM Sport packageBaseline/SportM SportM Sport Pro

Factory colours

Alpinweiss Iii SolidLightgelb MetallicCarbonschwarz MetallicPistaziengruen MetallicBlacksapphire MetallicKalaharibeige MetallicGloss Black SolidMineralsilber MetallicHavanna / Braun MetallicSilverstone II MetallicSepang Bronze Metallic

History & notable variants

Development began in late 2015 when Alexey Kezha's design was chosen by BMW management. The G20 was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in October 2018 and went on sale in March 2019. Notable variants include the M340i, launched in spring 2019, and the plug-in hybrid 330e model introduced at Geneva in 2019. The facelifted version (LCI) was announced in May 2022 with significant interior updates including a dual curved display.

Reliability & owner notes