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1975 BMW 3 Series tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Check the tables below for every tire size, wheel size, bolt pattern (PCD), rim offset and tire pressure fitted to the 1975 BMW 3 Series.

1975 BMW 3 Series tire sizes

Bolt pattern
Fitment tables

4 trims sold in 1975

Open a trim for its factory package and every alternative size, front and rear.

BMW 3 Series I (E21)

1975 – 1983 4 trims

3 Series 316

89 hp · M10B16 I4 185/70 R13 86H 1 fitment
GenerationI (E21) 1975–1983
Power89 hp
EngineM10B16 I4, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD4x100
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
185/70 R13 86H13x5.5 ET25 4x10028TiresRims

3 Series 318

97 hp · M10B18 I4 185/70 R13 86H 1 fitment
GenerationI (E21) 1975–1983
Power97 hp
EngineM10B18 I4, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD4x100
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
185/70 R13 86H13x5.5 ET25 4x10028TiresRims

3 Series 320

107 hp · M10B20 I4 185/70 R13 86H 1 fitment
GenerationI (E21) 1975–1983
Power107 hp
EngineM10B20 I4, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD4x100
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
185/70 R13 86H13x5.5 ET25 4x10028TiresRims

3 Series 320i

123 hp · M10B20 I4 185/70 R13 86H 1 fitment
GenerationI (E21) 1975–1983
Power123 hp
EngineM10B20 I4, Petrol
Center bore57.1 mm
PCD4x100
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
185/70 R13 86H13x5.5 ET25 4x10028TiresRims
Reading the table

What these columns mean

OE fitment
The package fitted at the factory for that trim.
Alternative
A size the car accepts without modification — plus-sizing, winter setups or optional wheels.
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Staggered
A wider tire on the rear axle than the front. Front-to-back rotation is not possible.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.

Considering a different size?

Run your OE size against the one you want to see diameter change, ground clearance and speedometer error.