E60 M5 and E6X M6 Fitment Guide

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2004-2010 E60/E61 M5 and 2005-2011 E63/E64 M6.

 

E60 M5 & E6X M6

Vehicles Covered in this Guide:

2004-2010 E60/E61 M5 and 2005-2011 E63/E64 M6.

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The E6X Generation of BMW M Chassis require wheels with lower offsets than most 5x120 BMW chassis. Spacers are required with most APEX fitments available for this generation of M cars. 

 

 

OEM+

Easy upgrades for street-driven cars

These bolt-on wheel fitments are ideal for enthusiasts enjoying their car day-to-day on the street, and they are typically paired with all-season or performance oriented summer tires. Just bolt-on and enjoy!

While these wheel fitments can be used for track days and AutoX, performance will be left on the table. Drivers that prioritize performance should review our Performance Street & Track and/or Hardcore Track & Race sections below. 

  • Front: 19x8.5" ET35 with 255/40-19 tires and 20mm spacers
    Rear: 19x9.5" ET28 with 285/35-19 tires
    • Available in ARC-8, EC-7 and SM-10 designs.
    • Popular fitment. Mirrors OE widths and offsets
    • Thicker front spacers (22-24mm) and additional front negative camber may be required with certain aftermarket suspensions, see below.
    • OE tires can be reused
    • 12mm rear spacer recommended for E63/64 M6 to match factory offset. 
  • Front: 19x9" ET30 with 265/35-19 tires and 20mm spacers
    Rear: 19x10" ET25 with 295/30-19 tires
    • Available in ARC-8, EC-7, SM-10, & VS-5RS designs.
    • Additional front negative camber may be required.
    • Thicker front spacers and additional front negative camber may be required with certain aftermarket suspensions, see below.

 

 

Performance Street & Track Fitments

Wider fitments for enhanced performance

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Whether you enjoy spirited street driving or you are a weekend track warrior chasing lap times, these wheel & tire configurations are ideal for enthusiasts looking for a more dramatic improvement in performance and they are typically paired with performance oriented summer tires or track oriented R-compounds. 

The suspension type, alignment settings, and tire brand/size can be changed accordingly to set the car up for either environment. While many of these wheel fitments can be ran with the factory alignment, if you plan to track the car we highly recommended dialing in negative camber to improve handling and toextract the most performance and longevity out of your tires.See fitment notes under each tire configuration below to see if modifications are required.

Square Configurations

Recommended for enthusiasts that want to mitigate understeer and rotate tires front & rear for extended life. Square configurations may compromise rear-end grip when compared to staggered configurations.

  • Front & Rear: 18x9.5" ET22 with 275/35-18 tires
    • Available in ARC-8, EC-7, EC-7RS, SM-10, SM-10RS & VS-5RS designs.
    • Additional front negative camber may be required.
    • 15mm Front spacers required with OE suspension.
    • Thicker front spacers (22-24mm) and additional front negative camber may be required with certain aftermarket suspensions that limit inner clearance, see below. 

Staggered Configurations

Recommended for enthusiasts that prioritize rear end grip/traction. Wheels and tires cannot be rotated front to rear and large staggers may induce understeer. 

  • Front: 18x9.5" ET22 with 265/40-18 tires and 15mm spacers
    Rear: 18x10.5" ET22 with 295/35-18 tires
    • Available in ARC-8, EC-7, EC-7RS, SM-10, SM-10RS & VS-5RS designs.
    • Additional front negative camber may be required.
    • Thicker front spacers and additional front negative camber may be required with certain aftermarket suspensions, see below.

 

 

  • Front: 19x9.5" ET22 with 265/35-19 tires and 15mm spacers
    Rear: 19x10.5" ET22 or ET25 (VS-5RS) with 295/30-19 tires
    • Available in ARC-8, EC-7, EC-7RS, SM-10, SM-10RS, & VS-5RS designs.
    • Additional front negative camber may be required.
    • Thicker front spacers and additional front negative camber may be required with certain aftermarket suspensions, see below.

 

 

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  • Front & Rear: 19x8.5" ET35 with 255/40-19 tires
    • Available in ARC-8, EC-7 and SM-10 designs.
    • 20mm Front spacers required
    • 12mm Rear spacers recommended. 

Additional Fitment Information

Identifying Suspension Types
If you’re using coilovers, see the image below to identify which type of coilover spring you have, as it may affect your wheel fitment.
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Aftermarket E6X M5 & M6 Series Suspensions Known To Reduce Inner Clearance
(includes but not limited to):

  • Bilstein PSS9 & PSS10
  • KW Height-Adjustable Spring (HAS) kit
  • KW Variants
  • KW Clubsports
  • Öhlins Road & Track

Still Have Questions?

Wheel fitment isn't easy and this guide doesn't cover some aggressive options that involve heavy modifications. If you are planning on taking your E60 to the next level with heavy modifications and aggressive wheels and would like feedback on the setup you have in mind, submit a fitment recommendation here:

https://www.apexraceparts.com/support/fitment-help/