1985 BMW 318i Wheels & Rims
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Your 1985 BMW 318i Base model came equipped with thirteen-inch wheels, and ThreePiece.us makes upgrading simple. The 318i uses a four-by-one-hundred millimeter bolt pattern with a fifty-seven-point-one millimeter center bore. Every wheel we stock is verified to bolt directly onto your car and ships free throughout the lower forty-eight states.
Sizing flexibility defines your upgrade path, ranging from thirteen-inch fitments up to seventeen-inch options. We carry respected brands including Vors, Heritage Wheel, Work Wheels, Motegi Racing, MST Wheels, Petrol, Enkei, and Shift, ensuring you'll find the perfect combination of style and quality for your classic BMW.
1985 BMW 318i Wheel Fitment Guide — What Works & What to Avoid
Your 1985 BMW 318i bolts on with a 4x100 pattern. The stock wheel measures 13x5.5 with a 35-millimeter offset. You can upgrade through a range of compatible sizes—13x6, 14x6, 14x6.5, 15x6, 15x6.5, 15x7, 16x7, 17x7, and 17x7.5—all fitting your square setup without staggering concerns.
Keep in mind that only 4x100 wheels will fit your BMW's hub. The center bore measures 57.1 millimeters; if your new wheel's bore exceeds this, install hub-centric rings to ensure a proper fit. Venturing toward wider widths or aggressive offsets on this classic car risks contact with fenders and suspension components, so stay within the listed compatible sizes.
Every wheel we stock for your 318i is verified to bolt on and ships free to the lower 48 states. Brands like Vors, Enkei, Work Wheels, and Motegi Racing offer proven options ready to ship.
1985 BMW 318i Wheel Fitment Specifications
The 4x100 bolt pattern determines which wheels physically bolt onto your car, while the 57.1mm center bore ensures a hub-centric fit. The factory equips this car with 13x5.5 wheels at a +35 offset.
Lug Type
bolt
Thread Size
M12x1.5
Torque Spec
85 ft-lbs
TPMS
No
1985 BMW 318i Compatible Wheel Sizes
| Wheel Size | Offset Range | Compatible Tires | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13x5.5 | +20 to +35 | 175/80R13, 195/70R13, 165/80R13 | — |
| 13x6 | +20 to +35 | 175/80R13, 195/70R13, 185/70R13 | — |
| 14x6 | +20 to +35 | 195/65R14, 215/60R14, 225/55R14 | — |
| 15x6 | +20 to +35 | 205/55R15, 195/60R15, 225/50R15 | — |
| 14x6.5 | +20 to +35 | 195/65R14 | — |
| 15x6.5 | +20 to +35 | 205/55R15, 225/50R15, 195/60R15 | — |
| 15x7 | +13 to +30 | 205/55R15, 225/50R15, 195/60R15 | — |
| 16x7 | +15 to +30 | 225/45R16, 205/50R16, 215/45R16 | — |
| 17x7 | +20 to +30 | 215/40R17, 205/45R17, 205/40R17 | — |
| 18x7 | +20 to +30 | 215/35R18 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues |
| 17x7.5 | +18 to +35 | 215/40R17, 205/45R17, 205/40R17 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues |
Best Wheel Brands for the BMW 318i
- BBS — LM, RS, FI, CI-R
- Volk Racing — TE37, ZE40
- Work Wheels — Meister, Emotion
- TSW — Bathurst, Nurburgring
- Rotiform — FLG, OZR, BUC
- Enkei — RPF1, TS-V
Complete Your 1985 BMW 318i Build
- BMW 318i coilovers — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- BMW 318i exhaust systems — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- BMW 318i suspension — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- BMW 318i brakes — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Wheel & tire packages — pre-mounted, balanced, shipped ready to bolt on
- Installation accessories — hub rings, extended studs, TPMS kits, spacers