BMW 330 Bolt Pattern
Catalog records for BMW 330 use two bolt patterns: 5×120 for 2001–2006, 2017–2018 and 5×112 for 2019–2023.
Figures come from the wheel catalog. Confirm them on the vehicle before buying hardware.
Bolt-pattern variants
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Bolt pattern
Bolt pattern by year range
| Years | Bolt pattern | Center bore | Thread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2006, 2017–2018 | 5×120 | 72.6 mm | M12 x 1.5 |
| 2019–2023 | 5×112 | 66.6 mm | M14 x 1.25 |
1 catalog year have no bolt pattern.
Frequently asked questions
What is the bolt pattern on a BMW 330?
Catalog records for the BMW 330 use two bolt patterns: 5×120 for 2001–2006, 2017–2018 and 5×112 for 2019–2023.
Does the BMW 330 have more than one bolt pattern?
Yes. Catalog records show two bolt patterns: 5×120 (2001–2006, 2017–2018); 5×112 (2019–2023). Choose the pattern that matches the vehicle you have.
Why can the same 330 have different bolt patterns?
Generation, year range, and configuration can change the hub. Catalog records for the BMW 330 list 5×120 for 2001–2006, 2017–2018 and 5×112 for 2019–2023. Do not assume later years match earlier years.
What years use 5×120 on the BMW 330?
Catalog records show 5×120 for 2001–2006, 2017–2018 (8 years).
What years use 5×112 on the BMW 330?
Catalog records show 5×112 for 2019–2023 (5 years).
How many lugs does the BMW 330 have?
Catalog records show 5 lugs on 5×120 (2001–2006, 2017–2018); 5 lugs on 5×112 (2019–2023).
What does 5×120 mean?
5×120 means 5 lug positions on a 120 mm pitch circle. The first number is lug count; the second is the pitch circle diameter in millimetres.
What does 5×112 mean?
5×112 means 5 lug positions on a 112 mm pitch circle. The first number is lug count; the second is the pitch circle diameter in millimetres.
What is the BMW 330 center bore?
Catalog records show 72.6 mm for the 5×120 variant and 66.6 mm for the 5×112 variant.
What thread size does the BMW 330 use?
Catalog records show M12 x 1.5 for the 5×120 variant and M14 x 1.25 for the 5×112 variant.
Is 5×120 the same as 5×4.72?
Yes. 5×120 and 5×4.72 describe the same bolt circle: 5 lugs on 120 mm (4.72 in). Use either notation when comparing wheels.
Is 5×112 the same as 5×4.41?
Yes. 5×112 and 5×4.41 describe the same bolt circle: 5 lugs on 112 mm (4.41 in). Use either notation when comparing wheels.
Can I use wheels with a different bolt pattern on a BMW 330?
Only with a bolt-on wheel adapter from the vehicle pattern (5×120 or the other recorded pattern) to the wheel pattern. Adapters are directional. Confirm thickness, center bore, thread, stud engagement, clearance, and load rating. Hub swaps and redrilling are not equivalent shortcuts.
What adapter do I need to change from 5×120 to another pattern?
You need a directed adapter whose source pattern is 5×120 and whose target pattern matches the wheels. 5×120 to another circle is not the same as the reverse unless the catalog lists both directions. Pick the target on this page; thickness is not chosen automatically.
What wheel spacers fit this bolt pattern?
Spacers must match the vehicle bolt pattern (5×120 or 5×112). Choose thickness for clearance and offset. Matching the pattern is not a claim that a given spacer fits the vehicle.
Do I need hub-centric rings on a BMW 330?
Only when the wheel center bore is larger than the vehicle hub. Catalog records show 72.6 mm for the 5×120 variant and 66.6 mm for the 5×112 variant. Rings fill that gap. They do not fix every vibration issue and they do not change bolt pattern.
What hub ring size do I need for a BMW 330?
The ring is wheel center bore (outer) to vehicle hub (inner). Enter the bore stamped on the wheel. Catalog matches are exact outer and inner millimetres, not nearby sizes.
Can a hub ring make a smaller wheel bore fit a larger hub?
No. A hub ring only fills a wheel bore that is larger than the hub. A smaller wheel bore cannot be opened with a ring.
What lug nuts should I buy for a BMW 330?
Match the recorded thread. Catalog records show M12 x 1.5 for the 5×120 variant and M14 x 1.25 for the 5×112 variant. Seat style and length are not in this catalog — confirm those on the wheel before ordering.
Can I use the same lug nuts on aftermarket wheels?
Thread must match, but aftermarket wheels often need a different seat style or length. Matching thread is not enough by itself. Catalog records show M12 x 1.5 for the 5×120 variant and M14 x 1.25 for the 5×112 variant.
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