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

BMW 3 Series wheel fitment — VII LCI G20/G21

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2024–2026
BMW 3 Series wheel fitment at a glance — The BMW 3 Series VII LCI (G20/G21) (2024–2026) 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 and G21 are the seventh generation of the BMW 3 Series, introduced in October 2018. They consist of a sedan (G20) and a station wagon (Touring/G21). Production takes place in Germany, China, Mexico, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brazil, and Vietnam. The G20 is based on the BMW CLAR platform with increased use of high-strength steel and aluminum, featuring MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension. Compared to its predecessor (F30), it is lighter by 55 kg, longer by 85 mm, and wider by 16 mm.

BMW 3 Series wheel fitment

BMW 3 Series wheel fitment for the BMW 3 Series VII LCI (G20/G21) (2024–2026): 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 petrolpetrol374 hpxDrive
330e2.0L B48 turbo petrol292 hpxDrive
330d3.0L B57 turbo dieseldiesel265 hpxDrive
330i2.0L B48 turbo petrolpetrol258 hpxDrive
320e2.0L B48 turbo petrol252 hpxDrive
320i2.0L B48 turbo petrolpetrol156 hpxDrive
320d2.0L B47 turbo dieseldiesel150 hpxDrive

Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
M340i374 hp155 mph
330d265 hp149 mph
320e252 hp140 mph
330e292 hp140 mph

Dimensions

Length4709 mm
Width1827 mm
Height1442 mm
Wheelbase2851 mm
Kerb weight1450 kg

Body styles & production

Body stylesSedan, Touring (station wagon)
Produced2024–2026

Trim levels

AdvantageSport LineLuxury LineM SportBaseline/SportM Sport Pro

Factory colours

Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireMineral GreyLe Mans BlueLavender Silk

History & notable variants

The G20 was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in October 2018 and went on sale in March 2019. It received a facelift (LCI) in July 2022 with updated front and rear designs, new headlights, and an interior featuring a dual curved display with BMW OS 8. The M340i became available for sale in the spring of 2019, followed by the plug-in hybrid model 330e later that year.

Reliability & owner notes