The BMW wheel style 78 is part of bmw’s lineup of original wheel styles.
The bmw Style 78 wheel is available in diameters of 17″ and 18″ inches, with a bolt pattern of 5×120.
This is the original wheel style for the bmw series E36, Z3, E46 and E85, 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 Cross Spoke.

BMW wheel style 78 Technical Specifications & Parts
Wheel Style | Nr | Part Number | Part Name | Part Details | |
78 | 08 | 36 14 1 095 389 | Valve | 4 | |
78 | 09 | 36 12 1 120 779 | Valve caps | 4 | |
78 | 09 | 36 14 6 774 590 | Valve caps RDC | 4 | |
78 | ? | 36 11 1 095 436 | Valve caps RDC | 4 | |
78 | 03 | 36 11 6 751 364 | Light alloy rim | 8JX17 ET:47 | 4 |
78 | 04 | 36 13 6 781 150 | Wheel bolt black | M12X1,5 | 16 |
78 | 05 | 36 13 6 783 536 | Hub cap with chrome edge | BMW | 4 |
78 | 06 | 36 13 6 767 547 | BMW insignia stamped/painted | 4 | |
78 | 07 | 36 12 1 178 869 | Rubber valve | L=48,5MM | 4 |
78 | 07 | 36 14 6 792 830 | Screw-in valve, RDC | GRÜN | 4 |
78 | 03 | 36 11 6 751 358 | Two-piece light alloy rim | 8JX18 ET:47 | 2 |
78 | 03 | 36 11 6 751 359 | Two-piece light alloy rim | 8 1/2JX18 ET:50 | 2 |
78 | 04 | 36 13 1 095 390 | Wheel bolt black | M12X1,5 | 16 |
78 | 05 | 36 13 6 768 640 | Hub Cap with clipped-on plaque | 4 | |
78 | 07 | 36 11 1 096 449 | Screw-in valve, RDC | GRÜN | 4 |
BMW models for which the BMW wheel style 78 fits: E36 E46 Z3
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Will the BMW wheel style 78 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 78, 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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