2005 BMW M3 COMPETITION PACKAGE · E46 · VERIFIED ON SEP 4, 2026
What offset works on a 2005 BMW M3 Competition Package?
The accepted range is ET20 to ET47; factory is ET47 front, ET27 rear. The enthusiast standard is 18x9.5 ET35 square on 265/35-18 (needs at least -1.5 deg front camber; front fender-liner rub possible when low). Source: APEX E46 M3 guide.
The accepted range is ET20 to ET47; factory is ET47 front, ET27 rear.
01Range and factory point
The enthusiast standard is 18x9.5 ET35 square on 265/35-18 (needs at least -1.5 deg front camber; front fender-liner rub possible when low). Source: APEX E46 M3 guide.
Track square: 18x9.5 ET22 on 265/35-18 with -3 deg front camber. Aggressive street: 18x9.5 ET22 / 18x10.5 ET22 on 245/40 & 275/35-18, roll rear fenders. Source: APEX E46 M3 guide.
Front spacers of 5 mm+ may be needed with some aftermarket suspensions; 12 mm rear spacers for flush on square setups. Source: APEX E46 M3 guide.
Tire Rack's by-vehicle list for the 2004 M3 Coupe (Sep 2 2026): 14 models, ALL 19-inch, zero 18s in stock — BBS CH-R 19x8.5 ET32 / 19x9.5 ET35, BBS LM 19x8.5/10 forged, Fifteen52 Sector RSR & Holeshot RSR 19x9.5 ET22 / 19x10.5 ET25, Kansei Seven 19x9.5/10.5 ET22, Rotiform BPU/RPS. The 19x9.5 ET22 fronts are aggressive on an E46 — expect camber and fender work.
Lug bolts are M12x1.5 on the E46 (not M14 like the F87) — do not reuse F87 hardware.
02Listed wheels by offset
- FIFTEEN52 SECTOR RSR — 19×9.5 ET22 front / 19×10.5 ET25 rear · 25.75 lb · $1,674 the set
- BBS FI-R — 19×9.5 ET22 front / 19×10.5 ET35 rear · 18 lb · $8,890 the set · limited stock
- KANSEI SEVEN — 19×9.5 ET22 front / 19×10.5 ET22 rear · weight not published · $1,780 the set
- FIFTEEN52 HOLESHOT RSR — 19×9.5 ET22 front / 19×10.5 ET25 rear · 27.55 lb · $1,692 the set
- O.Z. HYPER GT HLT — 19×9 ET29 front / 19×10 ET40 rear · 22.25 lb · $2,144 the set · front 10/27/26
- O.Z. ESTREMA GT HLT — 19×9 ET29 front / 19×10 ET40 rear · 22.85 lb · $2,288 the set · in stock
- O.Z. RACING ATELIER FORGED SUPERFORGIATA — 19×8.5 ET29 front / 19×10 ET23 rear · 20 lb · $7,006 the set
- BBS LM — 19×8.5 ET32 front / 19×10 ET25 rear · 26.1 lb · $6,940 the set
- BBS CH-R — 19×8.5 ET32 front / 19×9.5 ET35 rear · 26 lb · $2,520 the set
- ENKEI TUNING RAIJIN-19 — 19×8 ET32 front / 19×9.5 ET35 rear · 23 lb · $1,186 the set · in stock
- O.Z. ULTRALEGGERA HLT — 19×8.5 ET34 front / 19×9 ET40 rear · 23 lb · $2,501 the set
- BBS CC-R — 19×8.5 ET35 front / 19×10 ET38 rear · 26.7 lb · $3,030 the set · limited stock
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Fitment is computed from published vehicle data and the retailer's listed sizes (catalog 2026-09-04-tirerack-d, verified on Sep 4, 2026). Prices are list prices on that date. Verify with your installer before you buy. Buy links may be affiliate links.
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