BMW i3 Alloy Wheels Replacement Parts

The BMW i3 was produced from 2013 onwards, with a facelift arriving in 2017, but the underlying platform, bolt pattern (4x44 PCD), and centre bore remained consistent across both pre-facelift (2013–2016) and post-facelift (2017 onwards) cars, which is a good sign for interchangeability. That said, because a facelift boundary exists, you should confirm the specific offset of the wheels you're looking at against your registration with the breaker before buying. Rim width and tyre size can also influence how a given offset behaves in practice, so ask the breaker to verify this against your exact car.

Trim level alone does not affect alloy wheel fitment — what matters is the PCD, offset, and centre bore, not whether the donor car was a standard i3 or a higher specification. However, the BMW i3s received wider, more aggressive-looking alloys as standard and may have different offsets to suit its wider body and track, so wheels from an i3s and a standard i3 may not be a straight swap even though the bolt pattern is the same. Confirm the offset of any wheels you're considering against your specific registration with the breaker.

The BMW i3 uses a 4x44 PCD (four bolts on a 44 mm pitch circle diameter), which is unique to BMW's electric city car platform and differs from most other BMW models that use a 5-bolt pattern. The centre bore is 56.6 mm. These measurements are the starting point for checking fitment, but always confirm offset with the breaker against your registration to be sure.

The post-facelift i3 (2017 onwards) and the pre-facelift i3 (2013–2016) share the same 4x44 bolt pattern and centre bore, so there is a reasonable basis for interchange — but because you are crossing the 2017 facelift boundary, you should confirm the exact offset of the specific wheels with the breaker against your registration before purchasing. Cosmetic differences in spoke design between model years are possible, so be aware the style may not match your remaining wheels.

Used i3 alloys from a breaker may or may not come with TPMS sensors fitted, so it's worth asking the breaker explicitly when you request a quote. Whether a particular TPMS sensor will pair correctly with your specific i3 depends on the sensor type and your car's system, and this isn't something that can be confirmed without checking against your registration — route this question directly to the breaker. Fitting incompatible or missing TPMS sensors can trigger dashboard warnings, so it's worth resolving before you commit.

Size alone is not enough — you need to match the bolt pattern (4x44 PCD), offset, and centre bore (56.6 mm), not just the diameter and width shown on the tyre sidewall. Two wheels can look visually similar or share the same tyre size but have different offsets, which affects how the wheel sits in the arch and can cause handling or clearance issues. Always share your registration with the breaker so they can cross-reference the specific wheels on offer against your car's requirements.