BMW OEM Wheel Style 53

Style 53 is a documented BMW original-equipment wheel in this library. Documented diameters include 15-inch. Recorded sizes include 6.5J × 15". Documented bolt pattern: 5×120. Documented chassis associations include E46.

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Style 53 Verified page facts only. Missing values are not guessed.
Photos
34 local
Chassis
E46
Wheel sizes
6.5J × 15″
Bolt pattern
5×120
Offsets
ET 42
Tires
195/65R15 · 205/60R15
BMW parts
36111095368
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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 34 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 53 at a glance

Style 53 is documented in the BMW Wheel Library as an original-equipment wheel style. Its documented chassis associations are E46. The catalog records 15-inch diameter. Recorded size data includes 6.5J × 15" (ET42). This page explicitly documents a 5×120 bolt pattern. Documented finish information includes Silver. Documented records on this page mention 2005 and 2000; 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 chassisE46 Recorded sizes15″ Bolt pattern5×120
More recorded facts 1 fields
Documented fitment years
2005 · 2000
Documented configurations 2 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 Finish / variant
6.5J × 15″Compare setup ET 42 5×120 195/65R15 E46 36111095368 Silver
6.5J × 15″Compare setup ET 42 5×120 205/60R15 E46 36111095368 Silver
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About this catalog record

Style 53 is documented in the BMW Wheel Library as an original-equipment wheel style. Its documented chassis associations are E46. The catalog records 15-inch diameter. Recorded size data includes 6.5J × 15". Recorded offset information includes ET 42. This page explicitly documents a 5×120 bolt pattern. Documented finish information includes Silver. Documented records on this page mention 2005 and 2000; 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 53?

Style 53 is documented at 6.5J × 15". Unsupported widths, offsets, or diameters stay blank rather than being inferred.

Which BMW chassis does this library associate with Style 53?

Documented chassis associations for Style 53 include E46. Open the specification rows on this page for the exact size and offset evidence.

What bolt pattern is documented for Style 53?

Style 53 documents 5×120. Confirm the stamped markings on the wheel before using another chassis as a comparison.

How should this record be cited?

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