1998 Bmw 318I Base Wheels & Rims
Shop Wheels for 1998 Bmw 318I Base
The 1998 BMW 318i Base rolls on 15x6 wheels with a 5x120 bolt pattern and 42-millimeter offset. Whether you're keeping it stock or upgrading, ThreePiece.us has verified fitment options across multiple wheel sizes and premium brands including Heritage Wheel, Work Wheels, OHM, and Aodhan. Every wheel ships free to the lower 48 states.
From fifteen-inch to eighteen-inch diameters, you'll find compatible sizes that suit your 318i's aesthetic and performance goals. Our inventory features quality manufacturers like Enkei, Petrol, and KATANA RACING, all confirmed to bolt on perfectly to your BMW's 72.6-millimeter center bore. Shop with confidence knowing your new wheels are guaranteed to fit.
1998 Bmw 318I Base Wheel Fitment Specifications
The 5x120 bolt pattern determines which wheels physically bolt onto your car, while the 72.6mm center bore ensures a hub-centric fit. The factory equips this car with 15x6 wheels at a +42 offset.
Lug Type
bolt
Thread Size
M12x1.5
Torque Spec
85 ft-lbs
TPMS
Yes
1998 Bmw 318I Base Compatible Wheel Sizes
| Wheel Size | Offset Range | Compatible Tires | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15x6 | +35 to +43 | 205/60R15, 195/60R15, 185/65R15 | — |
| 15x6.5 | +35 to +43 | 205/60R15, 195/60R15, 225/55R15 | — |
| 15x7 | +35 to +47 | 205/60R15, 195/60R15, 195/65R15 | — |
| 16x7 | +35 to +47 | 205/55R16, 215/50R16, 225/50R16 | — |
| 17x7 | +35 to +45 | 205/50R17, 215/45R17, 225/45R17 | — |
| 16x7.5 | +35 to +43 | 205/55R16, 215/50R16, 225/50R16 | — |
| 17x7.5 | +35 to +43 | 205/50R17, 215/45R17, 225/45R17 | — |
| 18x7.5 | +35 to +43 | 225/40R18 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues |
| 16x8 | +35 to +40 | 225/50R16 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues |
| 17x8 | +35 to +40 | 215/45R17, 225/45R17 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues |
| 18x8 | +35 to +40 | 215/40R18, 225/40R18 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues |
| 19x8 | +35 to +40 | 225/35R19, 235/35R19 | 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 1998 Bmw 318I Base 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