BMW OEM Wheel Style 181

Style 181 is a documented BMW original-equipment wheel in this library. Documented diameters include 18-inch. Recorded sizes include 7.5J × 18" and 8J × 18". Documented bolt pattern: 5×120. Documented chassis associations include E87, E81, E82, E88, E53, E70, E71, and E72.

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Style 181 Verified page facts only. Missing values are not guessed.
Photos
6 local
Chassis
E87 · E81 · E82 · E88 +4 more
Wheel sizes
7.5J × 18″ · 8J × 18″
Bolt pattern
5×120
Offsets
ET 47 · ET 49
Tires
205/45R18 · 225/45R18
BMW parts
36116768564 · 36116775631 +1 more
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Tire decision 2 exact rows Exact tire size is tied to wheel width and ET. Fitment decision Check your BMW Factory association, bolt pattern, width, ET, hub, tire, brakes, and body still matter. Photo coverage 6 local More clear, correctly identified photos would improve this record. Community fix Add evidence Help the community verify this wheel by uploading an exact, non-duplicate photo or better source evidence.

SPECIFICATIONS & FITMENT

Style 181 at a glance

This catalog entry documents Style 181 as a BMW original-equipment wheel design. Its documented chassis associations are E87, E81, E82, E88, E53, E70, E71, and E72. The catalog records 18-inch diameter. Recorded size data includes 7.5J × 18" (ET47) and 8J × 18" (ET49). This page explicitly documents a 5×120 bolt pattern. Documented finish information includes Silver. Documented records on this page mention 2011; these are documented model-year references, not an inferred release date. Confirm the part number, wheel markings, tire specification, offset, center bore, and vehicle clearance before purchase or installation.

Documented chassisE87 · E81 · E82 · E88 · E53 · E70 · E71 · E72 Recorded sizes18″ Bolt pattern5×120
More recorded facts 1 fields
Documented fitment years
2011
Documented configurations 3 recorded rows

DOCUMENTED CONFIGURATIONS

Wheel, tire, and fitment details

Each row preserves one recorded configuration. Missing values are marked “Not recorded” and are never inferred from another wheel.

Partial fitment record: Some stored tire sizes cannot yet be tied to a specific wheel row, so they are intentionally omitted here pending direct evidence.

Wheel size Offset Bolt pattern Documented tire Axle Chassis BMW part Finish / variant
7.5J × 18″Compare setup ET 47 5×120 205/45R18 Front E87 36116768564 Silver
8J × 18″Compare setup ET 49 5×120 225/45R18 Rear E87 36116775631 Silver
8J × 18″Compare setup ET 49 5×120 225/45R18 Rear E87 36116768565 Silver
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About this catalog record

This catalog entry documents Style 181 as a BMW original-equipment wheel design. Its documented chassis associations are E87, E81, E82, E88, E53, E70, E71, and E72. The catalog records 18-inch diameter. Recorded size data includes 7.5J × 18" and 8J × 18". Recorded offset information includes ET 47 and ET 49. This page explicitly documents a 5×120 bolt pattern. Documented finish information includes Silver. Documented records on this page mention 2011; these are documented model-year references, not an inferred release date. Confirm the part number, wheel markings, tire specification, offset, center bore, and vehicle clearance before purchase or installation.

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What sizes are documented for Style 181?

Style 181 is documented at 7.5J × 18" and 8J × 18". Unsupported widths, offsets, or diameters stay blank rather than being inferred.

Which BMW chassis does this library associate with Style 181?

Documented chassis associations for Style 181 include E87, E81, E82, E88, E53, E70, E71, and E72. Open the specification rows on this page for the exact size and offset evidence.

What bolt pattern is documented for Style 181?

Style 181 documents 5×120. Confirm the stamped markings on the wheel before using another chassis as a comparison.

How should this record be cited?

Use the canonical page https://bmwoemwheelstyles.com/bmw-oem-wheel-style-181/ or the JSON record https://bmwoemwheelstyles.com/data/wheels/bmw-oem-wheel-style-181.json. Cite documented fields only. Blank fields are unknown, not typical values. BMW Wheel Library is an independent enthusiast reference and is not affiliated with BMW AG.

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