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1998 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 1998 BMW M3.

1998 BMW M3 tire sizes

225/45R17245/40R17215/45R17235/40R17
Bolt pattern
Other years
19941995199619971998199920002001 All 1986–2026
Fitment tables

3 trims sold in 1998

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

BMW M3 E36

1992 – 1999 3 trims

M3 3.2

316 hp · S50B32 I6 225/45 ZR17 91Y / 245/40 ZR17 91Y 2 fitments
GenerationE36 1992–1999
MarketEurope
Power316 hp
EngineS50B32 I6, Petrol
Center bore72.6 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
Front225/45 ZR17 91Y17x7.5 ET41 5x12033TiresRims
Rear245/40 ZR17 91Y17x8.5 ET41 5x12035TiresRims
225/45 R17 90H17x7 ET41 5x1202.4TiresRims

M3 3.2 (E-M3C)

316 hp · 326S I6 225/45 ZR17 91Y 1 fitment
GenerationE36 1992–1999
MarketJapan
Power316 hp
Engine326S I6, Petrol
Center bore72.6 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
225/45 ZR17 91Y17x8.5 ET41 5x1202.4TiresRims

M3 M3

240 hp · 3.2L S52B32 I6 225/45 ZR17 91Y / 245/40 ZR17 91Y 3 fitments
GenerationE36 1992–1999
MarketUSA
Power240 hp
Engine3.2L S52B32 I6, Petrol
Center bore72.6 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
Front225/45 ZR17 91Y17x7.5 ET41 5x12029TiresRims
Rear245/40 ZR17 91Y17x8.5 ET41 5x12035TiresRims
215/45 R17 87H17x7 ET41 5x1202.4TiresRims
235/40 ZR1717x7.5 ET41 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.

Open the size calculator
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