The BMW wheel style 179 is part of bmw’s lineup of original wheel styles.
The bmw Style 179 wheel is available in diameters of 18″ and 19″ inches, with a bolt pattern of 5×120.
This is the original wheel style for the bmw series E87, E90 and E60, however it might fit other models given the specifications match below with the replacement wheel.The style given to this wheel is best described as Star Spoke Split Rim.
BMW wheel style 179 Technical Specifications & Parts
| Wheel Style | Nr | Part Number | Part Name | Part Details | |
| 179 | 02 | 36 11 6 768 560 | Two-piece light alloy rim | 7 1/2JX18 ET:47 | 2 |
| 179 | 02 | 36 11 6 768 561 | Two-piece light alloy rim | 8JX18 ET:49 | 2 |
| 179 | 03 | 36 13 1 095 390 | Wheel bolt black | M12X1,5 | 20 |
| 179 | ? | 36 13 6 781 150 | Wheel bolt black | M12X1,5 | 20 |
| 179 | 04 | 36 13 6 768 640 | Hub Cap with clipped-on plaque | 4 | |
| 179 | ? | 36 13 6 783 536 | Hub cap with chrome edge | BMW | 4 |
| 179 | 05 | 36 13 6 767 547 | BMW insignia stamped/painted | 4 | |
| 179 | 06 | 36 12 1 182 759 | Rubber valve | L=61,5MM | 4 |
| 179 | 07 | 36 14 1 095 389 | Valve | 4 | |
| 179 | 08 | 36 12 1 120 779 | Valve caps | 4 | |
| 179 | 02 | 36 11 6 769 569 | Two-piece light alloy rim | 9JX19 ET:39 | 2 |
| 179 | ? | 36 11 6 775 604 | Two-piece light alloy rim | 9JX19 ET:39 | 2 |
| 179 | 02 | 36 11 6 769 568 | Two-piece light alloy rim | 8JX19 ET:37 | 2 |
| 179 | 02 | 36 11 6 775 603 | Two-piece light alloy rim | 8JX19 ET:37 | 2 |
| 179 | 02 | 36 11 6 774 006 | Two-piece light alloy rim | 8 1/2JX19 ET:18 | 2 |
| 179 | 02 | 36 11 6 774 007 | Two-piece light alloy rim | 9 1/2JX19 ET:32 | 2 |
| 179 | 06 | 36 14 6 792 831 | Screw-in valve, RDC | GELB | 4 |
| 179 | 08 | 36 14 6 774 590 | Valve caps RDC | 4 | |
| 179 | ? | 36 11 1 095 436 | Valve caps RDC | 4 |
BMW models for which the BMW wheel style 179 fits: E87+ E90+ E60+
Will the BMW wheel style 179 fit on your BMW?
Bear in mind that it could be dangerous to run your bmw on tires or wheels they aren’t designed to fit. If you are unsure about your current wheel specifications, please check our bmw wheel fitment chart and guide
Insert your existing bmw wheel and tire specifications, and the sizes of the BMW wheel style 179, and the outcome will be shown on the diagram. The strut shown in the diagram below is for illustration purpose only.
YOUR EXISTING SETUP
YOUR NEW SETUP
Your Results
The diagram is only for show to help you visualize your tires and wheel fitmet of your new setup.
Tire Width - The width of your tire in millimeters. 195/55ZR15
Tire Profile - The ratio of tire wall width to tire width. 195/55ZR15
Tire Diameter - The diameter of your wheels in inches. 195/55ZR15
| Inches | Original Wheel | New Wheel | Difference |
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| Diameter | % | ||
| Circumference | % | ||
| Sidewall | % | ||
| Width | % | ||
| Wheel Revolutions |