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1990 BMW M3 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 1990 BMW M3.

1990 BMW M3 tire sizes

205/55R15225/45R16
Bolt pattern
Other years
19861987198819891990199119921993 All 1986–2026
Fitment tables

5 trims sold in 1990

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

BMW M3 E30

1986 – 1991 5 trims

M3 M3

192 hp · 2.3L S14B23 I4 205/55 ZR15 88Z 2 fitments
GenerationE30 1986–1991
MarketUSA
Power192 hp
Engine2.3L S14B23 I4, Petrol
Center bore72.6 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/55 ZR15 88Z15x7 ET30 5x1202.4TiresRims
225/45 ZR16 92Z16x7.5 ET27 5x1202.4TiresRims

M3 M3 2.3

192 hp · 2.3L S14B23 I4 205/55 ZR15 88Z 2 fitments
GenerationE30 1986–1991
MarketEurope
Power192 hp
Engine2.3L S14B23 I4, Petrol
Center bore72.6 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/55 ZR15 88Z15x7 ET30 5x1202.4TiresRims
225/45 ZR16 92Z16x7.5 ET27 5x1202.4TiresRims

M3 M3 2.3

212 hp · S14B23 I4 205/55 ZR15 88Z 2 fitments
GenerationE30 1986–1991
MarketEurope
Power212 hp
EngineS14B23 I4, Petrol
Center bore72.6 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/55 ZR15 88Z15x7 ET30 5x1202.4TiresRims
225/45 ZR16 92Z16x7.5 ET27 5x1202.4TiresRims

M3 M3 EVO I

217 hp · S14B23 I4 225/45 ZR16 92Z 2 fitments
GenerationE30 1986–1991
MarketEurope
Power217 hp
EngineS14B23 I4, Petrol
Center bore72.6 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
225/45 ZR16 92Z16x7.5 ET27 5x1202.4TiresRims
205/55 ZR15 88Z15x7 ET30 5x1202.4TiresRims

M3 M3 EVO II

235 hp · S14B25 I4 225/45 ZR16 92Z 2 fitments
GenerationE30 1986–1991
MarketEurope
Power235 hp
EngineS14B25 I4, Petrol
Center bore72.6 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
225/45 ZR16 92Z16x7.5 ET27 5x1202.4TiresRims
205/55 ZR15 88Z15x7 ET30 5x1202.4TiresRims
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.

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