The BMW wheel style 55 is part of bmw’s lineup of original wheel styles.
The bmw Style 55 wheel is available in diameters of 16″ inches, with a bolt pattern of 5×120.
This is the original wheel style for the bmw series E36, E46 and Z3, 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.

BMW wheel style 55 Technical Specifications & Parts
Wheel Style | Nr | Part Number | Part Name | Part Details | |
55 | 03 | 36 11 1 096 138 | Light alloy rim | 7JX16 ET:46 | 4 |
55 | 04 | 36 13 6 781 150 | Wheel bolt black | M12X1,5 | 20 |
55 | 05 | 36 13 6 783 536 | Hub cap with chrome edge | BMW | 4 |
55 | 06 | 36 13 6 767 547 | BMW insignia stamped/painted | 4 | |
55 | 07 | 36 12 1 116 326 | Rubber valve | L=42,5MM | 4 |
55 | 07 | 36 14 6 792 829 | Screw-in valve, RDC | 4 | |
55 | 08 | 36 14 1 095 389 | Valve | 4 | |
55 | 09 | 36 12 1 120 779 | Valve caps | 4 | |
55 | 09 | 36 11 1 095 436 | Valve caps RDC | 4 |
BMW models for which the BMW wheel style 55 fits: E36 E46 Z3
Will the BMW wheel style 55 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 55, and the outcome will be shown on the diagram. The strut shown in the diagram below is for illustration purpose only.
YOUR EXISTING SETUP
Above values are only examples! If unsure of your current wheel size? Check here!
YOUR NEW SETUP
Above values are only examples! Change values to view fittment.
YOUR RESULTS
The diagram is only for show to help you visualize your tires and wheel fitment 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
Offset - the distance from the center of the wheel to the mounting face in mm. ET20
Rim Width - The width of your rims in inches. 7.5JX17
Inches | Original Wheel | New Wheel | Difference |
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Diameter | % | ||
Circumference | % | ||
Sidewall | % | ||
Width | % | ||
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