BMW 3 Series E46 OEM Wheels: Complete Factory Style Guide
Produced from 1998 to 2006, the BMW 3 Series E46 benefited from one of the richest OEM wheel catalogs in the brand’s history.
Depending on trim level, aesthetic packages, and engine options, BMW offered factory wheels ranging from 15 to 19 inches, featuring an impressive variety of designs — from simple spoke layouts to aggressive multi-spoke sport styles.
This guide lists all BMW wheel styles originally fitted to the E46, including available diameters and the other BMW models on which these wheels were also offered.
Hubcaps
Available sizes: 15"
BMW Style 18 Wheels
Available sizes: 16", 17", 18"
Also fitted on: BMW 3 Series E36, BMW 5 Series E34, E39, BMW 7 Series E38, BMW Z3 E36.
BMW Style 30 Wheels
Available sizes: 16", 17"
Also fitted on: BMW 3 Series E36, BMW Z3 E36.
BMW Style 32 Wheels
Available sizes: 16", 17", 18"
Also fitted on: BMW 1 Series E87, BMW 3 Series E36, E90, BMW 5 Series E34, E39, E60, BMW 7 Series E38, E65, BMW Z3 E36.
BMW Style 36 Wheels
Available sizes: 16", 17"
Also fitted on: BMW 3 Series E36, BMW Z3 E36.
BMW Style 42 Wheels
Available sizes: 16", 17"
Also fitted on: BMW 3 Series E36, BMW Z3 E36.
BMW Style 43 Wheels
Available sizes: 16", 17"
Also fitted on: BMW 3 Series E36, BMW Z3 E36.
BMW Style 44 Wheels
Available sizes: 16", 17"
Also fitted on: BMW 3 Series E36.
BMW Style 45 Wheels
Available sizes: 16", 17"
Also fitted on: BMW 3 Series E36, BMW Z3 E36.
BMW Style 46 Wheels
Available sizes: 16", 17"
Not widely used on other BMW models.
BMW Style 47 Wheels
Available sizes: 16", 17"
Also fitted on: BMW 3 Series E36, BMW Z3 E36.
BMW Style 50 Wheels
Available sizes: 16", 17", 18"
Also fitted on: BMW 3 Series E36, BMW 5 Series E39, E60.
BMW Style 51 Wheels
Available sizes: 16", 17"
Also fitted on: BMW 3 Series E36.
BMW Style 53 Wheels
Available sizes: 17"
BMW Style 54 Wheels
Available sizes: 17"
BMW Style 55 Wheels
Available sizes: 16", 17"
Also fitted on: BMW 3 Series E36, BMW Z3 E36.
BMW Style 64 Wheels
Available sizes: 16", 17"
Also fitted on: BMW 3 Series E36, BMW Z3 E36.
BMW Style 67 / Style 164 Wheels (M3 E46)
Available sizes: 18", 19"
Factory-equipped on the BMW M3 E46.
BMW Style 68 Wheels
Available sizes: 17"
Not commonly used on other BMW models.
BMW Style 71 Wheels
Available sizes: 17", 18"
Also fitted on: BMW 3 Series E36, BMW 5 Series E39, E60, BMW Z3 E36, BMW Z4 E85.
BMW Style 72 Wheels
Available sizes: 17"
Not commonly used on other BMW models.
BMW Style 73 Wheels
Available sizes: 17"
BMW Style 78 Wheels
Available sizes: 16", 17"
Also fitted on: BMW 3 Series E36, BMW Z3 E36.
BMW Style 79 Wheels
Available sizes: 17"
BMW Style 85 Wheels
Available sizes: 16", 17"
Also fitted on: BMW 3 Series E36, BMW 5 Series E39, BMW Z3 E36.
BMW Style 86 Wheels
Available sizes: 16", 17"
Also fitted on: BMW 3 Series E36, BMW Z3 E36, BMW 5 Series E39.
BMW Style 88 Wheels
Available sizes: 16", 17"
Also fitted on: BMW 3 Series E36, BMW Z3 E36.
BMW Style 89 Wheels
Available sizes: 16", 17", 18"
Also fitted on: BMW 3 Series E36, BMW 5 Series E39, E60, BMW 7 Series E65.
BMW Style 96 Wheels
Available sizes: 16", 17"
Also fitted on: BMW 3 Series E36.
BMW Style 97 Wheels
Available sizes: 17"
Not commonly used on other BMW models.
BMW Style 98 Wheels
Available sizes: 17"
BMW Style 101 Wheels
Available sizes: 17", 18"
Also fitted on: BMW 3 Series E90, BMW 5 Series E60, BMW 6 Series E63, BMW 7 Series E65, BMW Z4 E85.
BMW Style 102 Wheels
Size: 16"
BMW Style 103 Wheels
Size: 16"
BMW Style 104 Wheels
Size: 16"
BMW Style 105 Wheels
Size: 17"
BMW Style 106 Wheels
Size: 17"
BMW Style 107 Wheels
Size: 17"
BMW Style 108 Wheels
Size: 17"
BMW Style 119 Wheels
Size: 17"
BMW Style 125 Wheels
Sizes: 17", 18"
Also fitted on: BMW 5 Series E60, BMW Z4 E85.
BMW Style 133 Wheels
Available sizes: 17", 18"
Also fitted on: BMW 3 Series E36, BMW Z4 E85.
BMW Style 135 Wheels
Available sizes: 18"
Also fitted on: BMW Z4 E85, BMW 5 Series E60.
BMW Style 136 Wheels
Available sizes: 16", 17"
Also fitted on: BMW 3 Series E36, BMW Z3 E36.
BMW Style 137 Wheels
Available sizes: 16", 17"
Also fitted on: BMW 3 Series E36, BMW Z3 E36.
BMW Style 152 Wheels
Available sizes: 17", 18"
Also fitted on: BMW 3 Series E90, BMW 5 Series E60, BMW 6 Series E63, BMW 7 Series E65, BMW X5 E53, BMW Z4 E85.
BMW Style 163 Wheels
Available sizes: 17"
Factory-equipped on BMW M3 CSL and M3 Competition Package.
BMW Style 169 Wheels
Available sizes: 17"
Not commonly used on other BMW models.
Modernizing and Personalizing Your BMW E46
While the BMW E46 remains a benchmark for driving pleasure and build quality, its interior and multimedia system can feel outdated by today’s standards.
One of the best upgrades is replacing the factory head unit with an Apple CarPlay / Android Auto compatible system. This instantly modernizes your cabin with touchscreen navigation, Spotify integration, real-time GPS, and hands-free calling — all while preserving the OEM dashboard aesthetics.
All of these accessories — CarPlay head units, black grilles, interior trim parts, shift knobs, and more — are available in our dedicated BMW store with free shipping and a 1-year warranty.
On the exterior, many owners choose to install gloss black kidney grilles and LED angel eyes for a sharper, more aggressive look inspired by modern ///M models.
Finally, refreshing interior controls such as window switches, trim buttons, or the shift knob is a simple way to dramatically improve the cabin’s perceived quality.
