BMW OEM Wheel Style 281

Style 281 is a documented BMW original-equipment wheel in this library. Documented diameters include 18-inch, 19-inch, and 20-inch. Recorded sizes include 8J × 18", 9J × 18", 8.5J × 19", and 9J × 19". Documented bolt pattern: 5×120. Documented chassis associations include F06, F10, F12, F11, F18, E70, E71, and E72.

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Style 281 Verified page facts only. Missing values are not guessed.
Photos
17 local
Chassis
F06 · F10 · F12 · F11 +5 more
Wheel sizes
8J × 18″ · 9J × 18″ · 8.5J × 19″ +3 more
Bolt pattern
5×120
Offsets
ET 30 · ET 44 · ET 33
Tires
245/45R18 · 275/40R18 · 245/40R19 +3 more
BMW parts
36116783521 · 36116783522 +4 more
FITMENT COMPARISON Open Fitment Checker Enter the current and proposed setup to compare dimensions.
Tire decision 6 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 17 local Many locally stored angles are available. Community fix Add evidence Help the community verify this wheel by uploading an exact, non-duplicate photo or better source evidence.

SPECIFICATIONS & FITMENT

Style 281 at a glance

This catalog entry documents Style 281 as a BMW original-equipment wheel design. Its documented chassis associations are F06, F10, F12, F11, F18, E70, E71, E72, and F13. The catalog records 18-inch, 19-inch, and 20-inch diameter options. Recorded size data includes 8J × 18" (ET30), 9J × 18" (ET44), 8.5J × 19" (ET33), and 9J × 19" (ET44). This page explicitly documents a 5×120 bolt pattern. 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 chassisF06 · F10 · F12 · F11 · F18 · E70 · E71 · E72 · F13 Recorded sizes18″ · 19″ · 20″ Bolt pattern5×120
More recorded facts 1 fields
Documented fitment years
2011
Documented configurations 6 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.

Wheel size Offset Bolt pattern Documented tire Chassis BMW part
8J × 18″Compare setup ET 30 5×120 245/45R18 F06 · F10 · F12 36116783521
9J × 18″Compare setup ET 44 5×120 275/40R18 F06 · F10 · F12 36116783522
8.5J × 19″Compare setup ET 33 5×120 245/40R19 F06 · F10 · F12 36116783523
9J × 19″Compare setup ET 44 5×120 275/35R19 F06 · F10 · F12 36116783524
8.5J × 20″Compare setup ET 33 5×120 245/35R20 F06 · F10 · F12 36116783525
9J × 20″Compare setup ET 44 5×120 275/30R20 F06 · F10 · F12 36116783526
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About this catalog record

This catalog entry documents Style 281 as a BMW original-equipment wheel design. Its documented chassis associations are F06, F10, F12, F11, F18, E70, E71, E72, and F13. The catalog records 18-inch, 19-inch, and 20-inch diameter options. Recorded size data includes 8J × 18", 9J × 18", 8.5J × 19", and 9J × 19". Recorded offset information includes ET 30, ET 44, and ET 33. This page explicitly documents a 5×120 bolt pattern. 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 281?

Style 281 is documented at 8J × 18", 9J × 18", 8.5J × 19", 9J × 19", 8.5J × 20", and 9J × 20". Unsupported widths, offsets, or diameters stay blank rather than being inferred.

Which BMW chassis does this library associate with Style 281?

Documented chassis associations for Style 281 include F06, F10, F12, F11, F18, E70, E71, E72, and F13. Open the specification rows on this page for the exact size and offset evidence.

What bolt pattern is documented for Style 281?

Style 281 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-281/ or the JSON record https://bmwoemwheelstyles.com/data/wheels/bmw-oem-wheel-style-281.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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