CLASSIC WHEELS

Correct wheel selection plays a defining role in both the appearance and driving character of a classic BMW. From factory Style 5 cross-spokes to multi-piece BBS and Alpina applications, wheel specifications vary significantly between chassis generations, production years and model variants.

This page provides technical reference information covering wheel styles, dimensions, offsets (ET), bolt patterns, centre bore specifications and centre cap compatibility across classic BMW platforms. Assembly and disassembly guidance for multi-piece wheels such as BBS RS, RC and related models is also included, alongside model-specific notes relevant to restoration and refurbishment.

Where applicable, reference is made to compatible components and replacement parts relevant to maintaining original BMW wheel systems.

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List of different wheels (4×100 and 5×120) that can be mounted on BMW E30 without serious customizations.

Assembly, disassemblyand mounting of 14″ and 15″ 4×100 BMW e30 Style 5 wheels center caps to the wheels.

Assembly & center caps install for 16″ 5×120 BMW E38 and E39 Style 5 wheels and 17″ BBS RC 0XX (RC090) wheels.

Assembly with installation instructions for BBS RJ and BBS RM wheel center caps (both plastic and aluminum).

Preview and install instructions of billet aluminum wheel center caps for various BBS RS wheels.

Complete list of retro Alpina wheel models with fitment details and alternative names.