Wheel offset question

Jon D · 02-05-2011, 12:42 PM

I realise that, strictly speaking, this isn't a 3 series specific question, but we don't have this nifty looking 'Tire-Rack' re-sizing calculator on the UK forum.
I'd like to know if there's anywhere I can find out the wheel offset for different BMW cars for the following reason.
I have an F10 with 18" wheels and I want to upgrade to 20", but as I'm already looking to trade up to a new 6 coupé late next year, I'm wondering if the wheels will have the same offset, making them transferrable from the 5 to the 6 series.
Long shot I know, but with the wealth of knowledge on the forum, I'm hoping someone will be able to help - thanks.

John_01 · 02-05-2011, 05:56 PM

Have a look at the realoem website to see the list of wheels available for the 5 series. If you click on each style it shows the offsets in the parts listing.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.d...48&hg=36&fg=15

The 6 series isn't even released yet (AFAIK), so it is going to be hard find much info.

Jon D · 02-06-2011, 03:50 AM

Many thanks for the info - am I correct in assuming that the offset (in mm) is the ET number?

John_01 · 02-06-2011, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Jon D

Many thanks for the info - am I correct in assuming that the offset (in mm) is the ET number?

Correct.

remmib · 02-06-2011, 09:42 AM

Normally the 5, 6, and 7 series have had similar offsets.

The F10 and F01 has not the exact same offset, but a few mm difference.
So I can only guess that the new 6 will be in the same offset area.

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Jon D Brigadier General 224 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: 2022 840d Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Wheel offset question I realise that, strictly speaking, this isn't a 3 series specific question, but we don't have this nifty looking 'Tire-Rack' re-sizing calculator on the UK forum. I'd like to know if there's anywhere I can find out the wheel offset for different BMW cars for the following reason. I have an F10 with 18" wheels and I want to upgrade to 20", but as I'm already looking to trade up to a new 6 coupé late next year, I'm wondering if the wheels will have the same offset, making them transferrable from the 5 to the 6 series. Long shot I know, but with the wealth of knowledge on the forum, I'm hoping someone will be able to help - thanks.
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02-05-2011, 05:56 PM	#2
John_01 Colonel 232 Rep 2,643 Posts Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Have a look at the realoem website to see the list of wheels available for the 5 series. If you click on each style it shows the offsets in the parts listing. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.d...48&hg=36&fg=15 The 6 series isn't even released yet (AFAIK), so it is going to be hard find much info.
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Jon D Brigadier General 224 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: 2022 840d Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Many thanks for the info - am I correct in assuming that the offset (in mm) is the ET number?
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remmib General 1568 Rep 29,202 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Normally the 5, 6, and 7 series have had similar offsets. The F10 and F01 has not the exact same offset, but a few mm difference. So I can only guess that the new 6 will be in the same offset area. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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