1998 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 1998 BMW 3 Series.

1998 BMW 3 Series tire sizes

225/50R16 205/60R15 225/55R15 185/65R15 225/60R15 225/45R17 205/55R16 195/65R15 245/40R17 225/40R18 205/50R17 255/35R18 215/45R17 235/40R17

Bolt pattern

5x120

2 generations were sold in 1998. Check your chassis code before ordering wheels.

Other years

1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 All 1975–2026

Fitment tables

57 trims sold in 1998

Open a trim for its factory package and every alternative size, front and rear. More than one generation was on sale this year — check the chassis code against your VIN before ordering.

BMW 3 Series IV (E46)

1998 – 2003 33 trims

3 Series 316Ci

103 hp · Petrol 195/65 R15 9 fitments

GenerationIV (E46) 1998–2003

MarketEurope

Power103 hp

EnginePetrol, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
OE	195/65 R15	15x6.5 ET42 ~~5x120~~	28 F / 32 R	Tires Rims
Alt	205/60 R15	15x6.5 ET42 ~~5x120~~	28 F / 32 R	Tires Rims
Alt	205/55 R16	16x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	28 F / 32 R	Tires Rims
Alt	225/50 ZR16	16x7 ET46 ~~5x120~~	28 F / 32 R	Tires Rims
Alt	225/50 ZR16	16x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	28 F / 32 R	Tires Rims
Alt	205/50 ZR17	17x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	30 F / 35 R	Tires Rims
Alt	Front225/45 ZR17	17x7.5 ET41 ~~5x120~~	28	Tires Rims
	Rear245/40 ZR17	17x8.5 ET50 ~~5x120~~	32	Tires Rims
Alt	225/45 ZR17	17x8 ET47 ~~5x120~~	28 F / 32 R	Tires Rims
Alt	Front225/40 ZR18	18x8 ET47 ~~5x120~~	28	Tires Rims
	Rear255/35 ZR18	18x8.5 ET50 ~~5x120~~	32	Tires Rims

3 Series 316i

103 hp · Petrol x 8 fitments

GenerationIV (E46) 1998–2003

MarketEurope

Power103 hp

EnginePetrol, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
OE	x	~~5x120~~	28	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	28	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	28	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	28	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	28	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	30	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	28	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	35	Tires

3 Series 318Ci

141 hp · Petrol x 9 fitments

GenerationIV (E46) 1998–2003

MarketEurope

Power141 hp

EnginePetrol, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
OE	x	~~5x120~~	28	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	28	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	32	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires

3 Series 318Ci (GF-AL19)

117 hp · Petrol 205/55 R16 5 fitments

GenerationIV (E46) 1998–2003

MarketJapan

Power117 hp

EnginePetrol, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
OE	205/55 R16	16x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	29 F / 32 R	Tires Rims
Alt	195/65 R15	15x6.5 ET42 ~~5x120~~	28 F / 32 R	Tires Rims
Alt	225/50 R16	16x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	29 F / 32 R	Tires Rims
Alt	Front225/45 ZR17	17x7.5 ET41 ~~5x120~~	35	Tires Rims
	Rear245/40 ZR17	17x8.5 ET50 ~~5x120~~	42	Tires Rims
Alt	225/45 ZR17	17x8 ET47 ~~5x120~~	32 F / 38 R	Tires Rims

3 Series 318Ci (GH-AL19)

117 hp · Petrol 205/55 R16 2 fitments

GenerationIV (E46) 1998–2003

MarketJapan

Power117 hp

EnginePetrol, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
OE	205/55 R16	16x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	28 F / 32 R	Tires Rims
OE	Front225/45 ZR17	17x7.5 ET41 ~~5x120~~	28	Tires Rims
	Rear245/40 ZR17	17x8.5 ET50 ~~5x120~~	32	Tires Rims

3 Series 318Ci (GH-AY20)

141 hp · Petrol x 3 fitments

GenerationIV (E46) 1998–2003

MarketJapan

Power141 hp

EnginePetrol, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
OE	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
OE	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
OE	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires

3 Series 318i

117 hp · 1.9 L Petrol 1.9 L 195/65 R15 9 fitments

GenerationIV (E46) 1998–2003

MarketEurope

Power117 hp

Engine1.9 L Petrol 1.9 L, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
OE	195/65 R15	15x6.5 ET42 ~~5x120~~	28 F / 32 R	Tires Rims
Alt	205/60 R15	15x6.5 ET42 ~~5x120~~	28 F / 32 R	Tires Rims
Alt	205/55 R16	16x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	28 F / 32 R	Tires Rims
Alt	225/50 ZR16	16x7 ET46 ~~5x120~~	28 F / 32 R	Tires Rims
Alt	225/50 ZR16	16x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	28 F / 32 R	Tires Rims
Alt	205/50 ZR17	17x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	30 F / 35 R	Tires Rims
Alt	Front225/45 ZR17	17x7.5 ET41 ~~5x120~~	28	Tires Rims
	Rear245/40 ZR17	17x8.5 ET50 ~~5x120~~	32	Tires Rims
Alt	225/45 ZR17	17x8 ET47 ~~5x120~~	28 F / 32 R	Tires Rims
Alt	Front225/40 ZR18	18x8 ET47 ~~5x120~~	35	Tires Rims
	Rear255/35 ZR18	18x8.5 ET50 ~~5x120~~	42	Tires Rims

3 Series 318i (GF-AL19)

117 hp · Petrol x 5 fitments

GenerationIV (E46) 1998–2003

MarketJapan

Power117 hp

EnginePetrol, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
OE	x	~~5x120~~	28	Tires
OE	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	35	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	32	Tires

3 Series 318i (GH-AL19)

117 hp · Petrol x 2 fitments

GenerationIV (E46) 1998–2003

MarketJapan

Power117 hp

EnginePetrol, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
OE	x	~~5x120~~	28	Tires
OE	x	~~5x120~~	28	Tires

3 Series 320Ci

148 hp · 2.0 L Petrol 2.0 L x 9 fitments

GenerationIV (E46) 1998–2003

MarketEurope

Power148 hp

Engine2.0 L Petrol 2.0 L, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
OE	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	28	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	28	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	32	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires

3 Series 320d

134 hp · Diesel x 8 fitments

GenerationIV (E46) 1998–2003

MarketEurope

Power134 hp

EngineDiesel, Diesel

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
OE	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires

3 Series 320i

168 hp · 2.2 L Petrol 2.2 L 205/60 R15 9 fitments

GenerationIV (E46) 1998–2003

MarketEurope

Power168 hp

Engine2.2 L Petrol 2.2 L, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
OE	205/60 R15	15x6.5 ET42 ~~5x120~~	28 F / 32 R	Tires Rims
Alt	195/65 R15	15x6.5 ET42 ~~5x120~~	28 F / 32 R	Tires Rims
Alt	205/55 R16	16x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	30 F / 36 R	Tires Rims
Alt	225/50 ZR16	16x7 ET46 ~~5x120~~	30 F / 36 R	Tires Rims
Alt	225/50 ZR16	16x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	30 F / 36 R	Tires Rims
Alt	205/50 ZR17	17x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	30 F / 36 R	Tires Rims
Alt	Front225/45 ZR17	17x7.5 ET41 ~~5x120~~	30	Tires Rims
	Rear245/40 ZR17	17x8.5 ET50 ~~5x120~~	36	Tires Rims
Alt	225/45 ZR17	17x8 ET47 ~~5x120~~	30 F / 36 R	Tires Rims
Alt	Front225/40 ZR18	18x8 ET47 ~~5x120~~	30	Tires Rims
	Rear255/35 ZR18	18x8.5 ET50 ~~5x120~~	36	Tires Rims

3 Series 320i (GF-AM20)

148 hp · Petrol x 2 fitments

GenerationIV (E46) 1998–2003

MarketJapan

Power148 hp

EnginePetrol, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
OE	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
OE	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires

3 Series 320i (GH-AV22)

168 hp · Petrol x 3 fitments

GenerationIV (E46) 1998–2003

MarketJapan

Power168 hp

EnginePetrol, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
OE	x	~~5x120~~	28	Tires
OE	x	~~5x120~~	30	Tires
OE	x	~~5x120~~	30	Tires

3 Series 323Ci

168 hp · Petrol x / 205/55 R16 9 fitments

GenerationIV (E46) 1998–2003

MarketEurope

Power168 hp

EnginePetrol, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
OE	Frontx	~~5x120~~	32	Tires
	Rear205/55 R16	16x7 ET46 ~~5x120~~	33	Tires Rims
Alt	Frontx	~~5x120~~	28	Tires
	Rear225/45 ZR17	17x8 ET47 ~~5x120~~	33	Tires Rims
Alt	Frontx	~~5x120~~	28	Tires
	Rear195/65 R15	15x6.5 ET42 ~~5x120~~	33	Tires Rims
Alt	Frontx	~~5x120~~	32	Tires
	Rear205/60 R15	15x6.5 ET42 ~~5x120~~	33	Tires Rims
Alt	Frontx	~~5x120~~	32	Tires
	Rear225/50 ZR16	16x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	33	Tires Rims
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	35	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	32	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	32	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	35	Tires

3 Series 323i

168 hp · 2.5 L Petrol 2.5 L x / 195/65 R15 8 fitments

GenerationIV (E46) 1998–2003

MarketEurope

Power168 hp

Engine2.5 L Petrol 2.5 L, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
OE	Frontx	~~5x120~~	30	Tires
	Rear195/65 R15	15x6.5 ET42 ~~5x120~~	33	Tires Rims
Alt	Frontx	~~5x120~~	28	Tires
	Rear205/60 R15	15x6.5 ET42 ~~5x120~~	33	Tires Rims
Alt	Frontx	~~5x120~~	28	Tires
	Rear205/55 R16	16x7 ET46 ~~5x120~~	33	Tires Rims
Alt	Frontx	~~5x120~~	30	Tires
	Rear225/50 ZR16	16x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	33	Tires Rims
Alt	Frontx	~~5x120~~	30	Tires
	Rear225/45 ZR17	17x8 ET47 ~~5x120~~	33	Tires Rims
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	30	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	30	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	30	Tires

3 Series 323i (GF-AM25)

168 hp · Petrol x 4 fitments

GenerationIV (E46) 1998–2003

MarketJapan

Power168 hp

EnginePetrol, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
OE	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	35	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	32	Tires

3 Series 325Ci

184 hp · 2.5 L Petrol 2.5 L x 5 fitments

GenerationIV (E46) 1998–2003

MarketUSA

Power184 hp

Engine2.5 L Petrol 2.5 L, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
OE	x	~~5x120~~	30	Tires
OE	x	~~5x120~~	30	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	30	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	30	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	32	Tires

3 Series 325i

184 hp · 2.5 L Petrol 2.5 L x 5 fitments

GenerationIV (E46) 1998–2003

MarketUSA

Power184 hp

Engine2.5 L Petrol 2.5 L, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
OE	x	~~5x120~~	30	Tires
OE	x	~~5x120~~	30	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	30	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	30	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	32	Tires

3 Series 325i (GH-AV25)

189 hp · Petrol x 2 fitments

GenerationIV (E46) 1998–2003

MarketJapan

Power189 hp

EnginePetrol, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
OE	x	~~5x120~~	32	Tires
OE	x	~~5x120~~	32	Tires

3 Series 325xi

189 hp · 2.5 L Petrol 2.5 L x 7 fitments

GenerationIV (E46) 1998–2003

MarketEurope

Power189 hp

Engine2.5 L Petrol 2.5 L, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
OE	x	~~5x120~~	32	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	32	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	32	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	35	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	32	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	32	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	35	Tires

3 Series 328Ci

190 hp · 2.8 L Petrol 2.8 L x 5 fitments

GenerationIV (E46) 1998–2003

MarketUSA

Power190 hp

Engine2.8 L Petrol 2.8 L, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
OE	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
OE	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
OE	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires

3 Series 328Ci (GF-AM28)

190 hp · Petrol x 4 fitments

GenerationIV (E46) 1998–2003

MarketJapan

Power190 hp

EnginePetrol, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
OE	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	32	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	35	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	32	Tires

3 Series 328i

190 hp · 2.8 L Petrol 2.8 L x 5 fitments

GenerationIV (E46) 1998–2003

MarketUSA

Power190 hp

Engine2.8 L Petrol 2.8 L, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
OE	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
Alt	225/40 ZR18 91Y	18x8.5 ET50 ~~5x120~~	2.6	Tires Rims

3 Series 328i (GF-AM28)

190 hp · Petrol x 4 fitments

GenerationIV (E46) 1998–2003

MarketJapan

Power190 hp

EnginePetrol, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
OE	x	~~5x120~~	32	Tires
OE	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	35	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	32	Tires

3 Series 330Ci

225 hp · 3.0 L Petrol 3.0 L x 5 fitments

GenerationIV (E46) 1998–2003

MarketUSA

Power225 hp

Engine3.0 L Petrol 3.0 L, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
OE	x	~~5x120~~	33	Tires
OE	x	~~5x120~~	29	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	30	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	30	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	32	Tires

3 Series 330Ci (GH-AV30)

228 hp · Petrol x 4 fitments

GenerationIV (E46) 1998–2003

MarketJapan

Power228 hp

EnginePetrol, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
OE	x	~~5x120~~	35	Tires
OE	x	~~5x120~~	35	Tires
OE	x	~~5x120~~	32	Tires
OE	x	~~5x120~~	38	Tires

3 Series 330d

181 hp · Diesel x 4 fitments

GenerationIV (E46) 1998–2003

MarketEurope

Power181 hp

EngineDiesel, Diesel

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
OE	x	~~5x120~~	35	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	32	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	32	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	35	Tires

3 Series 330i

225 hp · 3.0 L Petrol 3.0 L x 5 fitments

GenerationIV (E46) 1998–2003

MarketUSA

Power225 hp

Engine3.0 L Petrol 3.0 L, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
OE	x	~~5x120~~	30	Tires
OE	x	~~5x120~~	30	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	30	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	30	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	32	Tires

3 Series 330i (GH-AV30)

228 hp · Petrol x 4 fitments

GenerationIV (E46) 1998–2003

MarketJapan

Power228 hp

EnginePetrol, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
OE	x	~~5x120~~	35	Tires
OE	x	~~5x120~~	35	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	32	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	38	Tires

3 Series 330xd

181 hp · Diesel x 4 fitments

GenerationIV (E46) 1998–2003

MarketEurope

Power181 hp

EngineDiesel, Diesel

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
OE	x	~~5x120~~	35	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	32	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	32	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	35	Tires

3 Series 330xi

228 hp · 3.0 L Petrol 3.0 L x 4 fitments

GenerationIV (E46) 1998–2003

MarketEurope

Power228 hp

Engine3.0 L Petrol 3.0 L, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
OE	x	~~5x120~~	35	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	32	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	32	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	35	Tires

3 Series 330xi (GH-AV30)

228 hp · Petrol x 4 fitments

GenerationIV (E46) 1998–2003

MarketJapan

Power228 hp

EnginePetrol, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
OE	x	~~5x120~~	35	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	35	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	32	Tires
Alt	x	~~5x120~~	38	Tires

BMW 3 Series III (E36)

1990 – 2000 24 trims

3 Series 316i

101 hp · M43B16 I4 205/60 R15 91H 6 fitments

GenerationIII (E36) 1990–2000

MarketEurope

Power101 hp

EngineM43B16 I4, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
205/60 R15 91H	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
185/65 R15 87H	15x6 ET42 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
205/60 R15 91H	15x6.5 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/55 R15	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/60 R15	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/50 R16	16x7 ET46 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims

3 Series 318i

138 hp · 1.9L M44B19 I4 185/65 R15 87H 5 fitments

GenerationIII (E36) 1990–2000

MarketUSA

Power138 hp

Engine1.9L M44B19 I4, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
185/65 R15 87H	15x6 ET42 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
205/60 R15 91H	15x6.5 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
205/60 R15 91H	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/55 R15	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/50 ZR16	16x7 ET46 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims

3 Series 318i

114 hp · M43B18 I4 205/60 R15 91H 6 fitments

GenerationIII (E36) 1990–2000

MarketEurope

Power114 hp

EngineM43B18 I4, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
205/60 R15 91H	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
185/65 R15 87H	15x6 ET42 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
205/60 R15 91H	15x6.5 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/55 R15	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/60 R15	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/50 R16	~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires

3 Series 318i (E-CA18)

114 hp · 184E2 I4 205/60 R15 91V 2 fitments

GenerationIII (E36) 1990–2000

MarketJapan

Power114 hp

Engine184E2 I4, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
205/60 R15 91V	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/50 ZR16 92W	16x7 ET46 ~~5x120~~	2.4	Tires Rims

3 Series 318is

138 hp · 1.9L M44B19 I4 205/60 R15 91H 4 fitments

GenerationIII (E36) 1990–2000

MarketCanada

Power138 hp

Engine1.9L M44B19 I4, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
205/60 R15 91H	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
205/60 R15 91H	15x6.5 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/55 R15	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/50 R16	16x7 ET46 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims

3 Series 318is

138 hp · M42B18 I4 205/60 R15 91H 6 fitments

GenerationIII (E36) 1990–2000

MarketEurope

Power138 hp

EngineM42B18 I4, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
205/60 R15 91H	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
185/65 R15 87H	15x6 ET42 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
205/60 R15 91H	15x6.5 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/55 R15	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/60 R15	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/50 R16	~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires

3 Series 318is (E-BE19)

138 hp · 194S I4 205/60 R15 91V 2 fitments

GenerationIII (E36) 1990–2000

MarketJapan

Power138 hp

Engine194S I4, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
205/60 R15 91V	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/50 ZR16 92W	16x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.4	Tires Rims

3 Series 318tds

89 hp · M41D17 I4 205/60 R15 91H 6 fitments

GenerationIII (E36) 1990–2000

MarketEurope

Power89 hp

EngineM41D17 I4, Diesel

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
205/60 R15 91H	15x6.5 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
185/65 R15 87H	15x6 ET42 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
205/60 R15 91H	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/55 R15	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/60 R15	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/50 R16	~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires

3 Series 318ti

138 hp · 1.9L M44B19 I4 185/65 R15 87H 5 fitments

GenerationIII (E36) 1990–2000

MarketUSA

Power138 hp

Engine1.9L M44B19 I4, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
185/65 R15 87H	15x6 ET42 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
205/60 R15 91H	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
205/60 R15 91H	15x6.5 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/55 R15	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/50 R16	16x7 ET46 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims

3 Series 318ti (E-CG19)

138 hp · 194S I4 205/60 R15 91V 2 fitments

GenerationIII (E36) 1990–2000

MarketJapan

Power138 hp

Engine194S I4, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
205/60 R15 91V	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/50 ZR16 92W	16x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.4	Tires Rims

3 Series 320i

148 hp · 2.0L M52B20 I6 205/60 R15 91H 6 fitments

GenerationIII (E36) 1990–2000

MarketEurope

Power148 hp

Engine2.0L M52B20 I6, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
205/60 R15 91H	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
185/65 R15 87H	15x6 ET42 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
205/60 R15 91H	15x6.5 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/55 R15	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/60 R15	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/50 R16	~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires

3 Series 320i (E-CB20)

148 hp · 206S I6 205/60 R15 91V 2 fitments

GenerationIII (E36) 1990–2000

MarketJapan

Power148 hp

Engine206S I6, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
205/60 R15 91V	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/50 ZR16 92W	16x7 ET46 ~~5x120~~	2.6	Tires Rims

3 Series 323i

168 hp · M52B25 I6 205/60 R15 91H 6 fitments

GenerationIII (E36) 1990–2000

MarketEurope

Power168 hp

EngineM52B25 I6, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
205/60 R15 91H	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
185/65 R15 87H	15x6 ET42 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
205/60 R15 91H	15x6.5 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/55 R15	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/60 R15	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/50 R16	~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires

3 Series 323i

168 hp · 2.5L M52B25TU I6 205/60 R15 91H 4 fitments

GenerationIII (E36) 1990–2000

MarketUSA

Power168 hp

Engine2.5L M52B25TU I6, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
205/60 R15 91H	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
205/60 R15 91H	15x6.5 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/55 R15	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/50 R16	16x7 ET46 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims

3 Series 323i (E-CB25)

168 hp · 256S I6 205/60 R15 91V 2 fitments

GenerationIII (E36) 1990–2000

MarketJapan

Power168 hp

Engine256S I6, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
205/60 R15 91V	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/50 ZR16 92W	16x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.4	Tires Rims

3 Series 323is

168 hp · 2.5L M52B25TU I6 205/60 R15 91H 4 fitments

GenerationIII (E36) 1990–2000

MarketUSA

Power168 hp

Engine2.5L M52B25TU I6, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
205/60 R15 91H	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
205/60 R15 91H	15x6.5 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/55 R15	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/50 R16	16x7 ET46 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims

3 Series 325td

114 hp · M51D25 I6 205/60 R15 91H 6 fitments

GenerationIII (E36) 1990–2000

MarketEurope

Power114 hp

EngineM51D25 I6, Diesel

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
205/60 R15 91H	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
185/65 R15 87H	15x6 ET42 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
205/60 R15 91H	15x6.5 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/55 R15	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/60 R15	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/50 R16	~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires

3 Series 325tds

141 hp · M51D25 I6 205/60 R15 91H 6 fitments

GenerationIII (E36) 1990–2000

MarketEurope

Power141 hp

EngineM51D25 I6, Diesel

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
205/60 R15 91H	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
185/65 R15 87H	15x6 ET42 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
205/60 R15 91H	15x6.5 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/55 R15	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/60 R15	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/50 R16	~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires

3 Series 328i

190 hp · M52B28 I6 205/60 R15 91H 6 fitments

GenerationIII (E36) 1990–2000

MarketEurope

Power190 hp

EngineM52B28 I6, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
205/60 R15 91H	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
185/65 R15 87H	15x6 ET42 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
205/60 R15 91H	15x6.5 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/55 R15	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/60 R15	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/50 R16	~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires

3 Series 328i

190 hp · 2.8L M52B28TU I6 205/60 R15 91H 4 fitments

GenerationIII (E36) 1990–2000

MarketUSA

Power190 hp

Engine2.8L M52B28TU I6, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
205/60 R15 91H	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
205/60 R15 91H	15x6.5 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/55 R15	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/50 ZR16	16x7 ET46 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims

3 Series 328i (E-CD28)

190 hp · 286S I6 205/60 R15 91V 2 fitments

GenerationIII (E36) 1990–2000

MarketJapan

Power190 hp

Engine286S I6, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
205/60 R15 91V	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/50 ZR16 92W	16x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.6	Tires Rims

3 Series 328is

190 hp · 2.8L M52B28TU I6 205/60 R15 91H 4 fitments

GenerationIII (E36) 1990–2000

MarketUSA

Power190 hp

Engine2.8L M52B28TU I6, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
205/60 R15 91H	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
205/60 R15 91H	15x6.5 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/55 R15	15x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims
225/50 ZR16	16x7 ET46 ~~5x120~~	2.2	Tires Rims

3 Series M3

240 hp · 3.2L S52B32 I6 225/45 ZR17 91Y 3 fitments

GenerationIII (E36) 1990–2000

MarketUSA

Power240 hp

Engine3.2L S52B32 I6, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
225/45 ZR17 91Y	17x8.5 ET41 ~~5x120~~	2.4	Tires Rims
215/45 R17 87H	17x7 ET41 ~~5x120~~	2.4	Tires Rims
235/40 ZR17	17x7.5 ET41 ~~5x120~~	2.4	Tires Rims

3 Series M3 3.2

316 hp · S50B32 I6 225/45 ZR17 91Y 2 fitments

GenerationIII (E36) 1990–2000

MarketEurope

Power316 hp

EngineS50B32 I6, Petrol

Center bore72.6 mm

PCD5x120

ThreadM12 x 1.5

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi	Prices
225/45 ZR17 91Y	17x8.5 ET41 ~~5x120~~	2.4	Tires Rims
225/45 R17 90H	17x7 ET41 ~~5x120~~	2.4	Tires Rims

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.

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1998 BMW 3 Series tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

1998 BMW 3 Series tire sizes

3 Series 316Ci

3 Series 316i

3 Series 318Ci

3 Series 318Ci (GF-AL19)

3 Series 318Ci (GH-AL19)

3 Series 318Ci (GH-AY20)

3 Series 318i

3 Series 318i (GF-AL19)

3 Series 318i (GH-AL19)

3 Series 320Ci

3 Series 320d

3 Series 320i

3 Series 320i (GF-AM20)

3 Series 320i (GH-AV22)

3 Series 323Ci

3 Series 323i

3 Series 323i (GF-AM25)

3 Series 325Ci

3 Series 325i

3 Series 325i (GH-AV25)

3 Series 325xi

3 Series 328Ci

3 Series 328Ci (GF-AM28)

3 Series 328i

3 Series 328i (GF-AM28)

3 Series 330Ci

3 Series 330Ci (GH-AV30)

3 Series 330d

3 Series 330i

3 Series 330i (GH-AV30)

3 Series 330xd

3 Series 330xi

3 Series 330xi (GH-AV30)

3 Series 316i

3 Series 318i

3 Series 318i

3 Series 318i (E-CA18)

3 Series 318is

3 Series 318is

3 Series 318is (E-BE19)

3 Series 318tds

3 Series 318ti

3 Series 318ti (E-CG19)

3 Series 320i

3 Series 320i (E-CB20)

3 Series 323i

3 Series 323i

3 Series 323i (E-CB25)

3 Series 323is

3 Series 325td

3 Series 325tds

3 Series 328i

3 Series 328i

3 Series 328i (E-CD28)

3 Series 328is

3 Series M3

3 Series M3 3.2

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