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LEXUS IS300 VS BMW M3

Side-by-side OEM specs and computed fitment envelopes for any two platforms in the database. Bolt pattern is only one mounting requirement; center bore, fasteners, seat geometry, brake clearance, offset, and wheel load capacity also matter.

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Bolt pattern mismatchLexus IS300 runs 5x114.3 while BMW M3 runs 5x120 — different bolt patterns, so a direct swap is off the table without adapters.
SpecLexus IS300BMW M3
YearsXE10 (2001-2005)E46 (1999-2006)
Bolt pattern5x114.35x120
Front suspensionDouble wishboneMacPherson strut
OEM wheel7x17 ET508x18 ET47
OEM tire215/45R17225/45R18
Center boreNot verifiedNot verified
Thread sizeNot verifiedNot verified
Fastener / seatNot verifiedNot verified

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