1996 BMW 328is Wheels & Rims
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The 1996 BMW 328is Base model comes standard with fifteen-inch wheels measuring six inches wide and featuring a forty-two millimeter offset. This classic BMW rides on a five-by-one-hundred-twenty bolt pattern with a seventy-two-point-six millimeter center bore. Every wheel we offer for your 328is is verified to bolt on perfectly and ships free throughout the lower 48 states.
Your fitment options span from fifteen-inch up to eighteen-inch diameters, with widths ranging from six to eight inches, giving you flexibility in stance and appearance. We stock premium brands including Heritage Wheel, Work Wheels, OHM, Aodhan, Petrol, KATANA RACING, Niche 1PC, and Enkei, ensuring you'll find the perfect match for your build.
1996 BMW 328is Wheel Fitment Guide — What Works & What to Avoid
Your 1996 BMW 328is rolls on a 5x120 bolt pattern with 15x6 wheels at 42mm offset from the factory. You can step up to 15x6.5, 15x7, or 16-inch sizes, then progress to 17 or 18-inch options—all the way to 18x7.5. Since your car runs a square setup, any compatible size works without stagger concerns.
Watch that only 5x120 bolts will fit; other patterns won't work on this BMW. The hub-centric bore measures 72.6mm, so if your wheel's bore is larger, use hub-centric rings to center it properly. Aggressive offsets or very wide wheels risk contact with your fenders and suspension, so stick within the compatible range we've listed.
Every wheel we stock for your 328is bolts on correctly and ships free across the lower 48 states. Brands like Work Wheels, Enkei, Heritage Wheel, and Niche 1PC all have fitments ready to go.
1996 BMW 328is 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
No
1996 BMW 328is 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, 225/55R15 | — |
| 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 | 215/40R18, 225/40R18 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues |
| 16x8 | +35 to +40 | 225/50R16 | — |
| 17x8 | +35 to +40 | 215/45R17, 225/45R17 | — |
| 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 328is
- 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 1996 BMW 328is Build
- BMW 328is coilovers — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- BMW 328is exhaust systems — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- BMW 328is suspension — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- BMW 328is 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