BMW OEM Wheel Style 42
Style 42 is a documented BMW original-equipment wheel in this library. Documented diameters include 15-inch, 16-inch, 17-inch, and 18-inch. Recorded sizes include 6.5J × 15", 7J × 16", 7.5J × 17", and 8J × 17". Documented bolt pattern: 5×120. Documented chassis associations include E46, E36, Z3, E39, and E38.
QUICK REFERENCE
Style 42 Verified page facts only. Missing values are not guessed.- Photos
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- Chassis
- E46 · E36 · E39 · E38
- Wheel sizes
- 6.5J × 15″ · 7J × 16″ · 7.5J × 17″ +6 more
- Bolt pattern
- 5×120
- Offsets
- ET 42 · ET 46 · ET 41 · ET 20 +4 more
- Tires
- 195/65R15 · 225/50R16 · 225/45R17 +7 more
- BMW parts
- 36111095336 · 36111095058 +9 more
SPECIFICATIONS & FITMENT
Style 42 at a glance
This catalog entry documents Style 42 as a BMW original-equipment wheel design. Its documented chassis associations are E46, E36, Z3, E39, and E38. The catalog records 15-inch, 16-inch, 17-inch, and 18-inch diameter options. Recorded size data includes 6.5J × 15" (ET42), 7J × 16" (ET46), 7.5J × 17" (ET41), and 8J × 17" (ET20/ET47). This page explicitly documents a 5×120 bolt pattern. Documented finish information includes Silver. Documented records on this page mention 2002, 2005, 2000, 2001, 2003, and 2004; 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.
More recorded facts 1 fields
- Documented fitment years
- 2002 · 2005 · 2000 · 2001 · 2003 · 2004
Documented configurations 11 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.
Showing all 11 configurations.
| Wheel size | Offset | Bolt pattern | Documented tire | Center bore | Axle | Chassis | BMW part | Finish / variant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5J × 15″Compare setup | ET 42 | 5×120 | 195/65R15 | Not recorded | Not recorded | E46 | 36111095336 | Silver |
| 7J × 16″Compare setup | ET 46 | 5×120 | 225/50R16 | Not recorded | Not recorded | E36 · E46 | 36111095058 | Silver |
| 7.5J × 17″Compare setup | ET 41 | 5×120 | 225/45R17 | Not recorded | Not recorded | E36 | 36111094373 | Silver |
| 8J × 17″Compare setup | ET 20 | 5×120 | 235/45R17 | 74.1 mm | Front | E39 | 36111094377 | Silver |
| 8J × 17″Compare setup | ET 47 | 5×120 | 225/45R17 | Not recorded | Not recorded | E36 · E46 | 36111095342 | Silver |
| 8.5J × 17″Compare setup | ET 41 | 5×120 | 245/40R17 | Not recorded | Rear | E36 | 36111094374 | Silver |
| 9J × 17″Compare setup | ET 26 | 5×120 | 255/40R17 | 74.1 mm | Rear | E39 | 36111094378 | Silver |
| 8J × 18″Compare setup | ET 20 | 5×120 | 235/50R18 | Not recorded | Front | E38 | 36111094375 | Silver |
| 8J × 18″Compare setup | ET 20 | 5×120 | 235/40R18 | 74.1 mm | Front | E39 | 36111094379 | Silver |
| 9J × 18″Compare setup | ET 24 | 5×120 | 265/35R18 | 74.1 mm | Rear | E39 | 36111094380 | Silver |
| 9.5J × 18″Compare setup | ET 25 | 5×120 | 255/45R18 | Not recorded | Rear | E38 | 36111094376 | Silver |
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About this catalog record
This catalog entry documents Style 42 as a BMW original-equipment wheel design. Its documented chassis associations are E46, E36, Z3, E39, and E38. The catalog records 15-inch, 16-inch, 17-inch, and 18-inch diameter options. Recorded size data includes 6.5J × 15", 7J × 16", 7.5J × 17", and 8J × 17". Recorded offset information includes ET 42, ET 46, ET 41, ET 20, ET 47, ET 26, ET 24, and ET 25. This page explicitly documents a 5×120 bolt pattern. Documented finish information includes Silver. Documented records on this page mention 2002, 2005, 2000, 2001, 2003, and 2004; 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.
What sizes are documented for Style 42?
Style 42 is documented at 6.5J × 15", 7J × 16", 7.5J × 17", 8J × 17", 8.5J × 17", and 9J × 17". Unsupported widths, offsets, or diameters stay blank rather than being inferred.
Which BMW chassis does this library associate with Style 42?
Documented chassis associations for Style 42 include E46, E36, Z3, E39, and E38. Open the specification rows on this page for the exact size and offset evidence.
What bolt pattern is documented for Style 42?
Style 42 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-42/ or the JSON record https://bmwoemwheelstyles.com/data/wheels/bmw-oem-wheel-style-42.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.
