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2003 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 2003 BMW M3.

2003 BMW M3 tire sizes

225/45R18225/40R19225/40R18225/45R17245/40R17255/40R18255/35R19235/35R19
Bolt pattern
Other years
19992000200120022003200420052006 All 1986–2026
Fitment tables

6 trims sold in 2003

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

BMW M3 E46

2000 – 2006 6 trims

M3 3.2i

333 hp · 3.2L S54B32 I6 225/45 ZR18 / 255/40 ZR18 5 fitments
GenerationE46 2000–2006
MarketUSA
Power333 hp
Engine3.2L S54B32 I6, Petrol
Center bore72.6 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
Front225/45 ZR1818x8 ET47 5x12033TiresRims
Rear255/40 ZR1818x9 ET26 5x12035TiresRims
Front225/45 R17 91H17x7.5 ET47 5x12033TiresRims
Rear225/45 R17 91H17x7.5 ET25 5x12038TiresRims
Front225/45 R1717x7.5 ET41 5x12033TiresRims
Rear245/40 R1717x8.5 ET50 5x12038TiresRims
Front225/40 R18 92V18x7.5 ET41 5x12036TiresRims
Rear225/40 R18 92V18x7.5 ET25 5x12038TiresRims
Front225/40 ZR1919x8 ET47 5x12033TiresRims
Rear255/35 ZR1919x9.5 ET27 5x12035TiresRims

M3 3.2i

338 hp · 3.2L S54B32 I6 225/45 ZR18 / 255/40 ZR18 5 fitments
GenerationE46 2000–2006
MarketEurope
Power338 hp
Engine3.2L S54B32 I6, Petrol
Center bore72.6 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
Front225/45 ZR1818x8 ET47 5x12033TiresRims
Rear255/40 ZR1818x9 ET26 5x12035TiresRims
Front225/45 R17 91H17x7.5 ET47 5x12033TiresRims
Rear225/45 R17 91H17x7.5 ET25 5x12038TiresRims
Front225/45 R1717x7.5 ET41 5x12033TiresRims
Rear245/40 R1717x8.5 ET50 5x12038TiresRims
Front225/40 R18 92V18x7.5 ET41 5x12036TiresRims
Rear225/40 R18 92V18x7.5 ET25 5x12038TiresRims
Front225/40 ZR1919x8 ET47 5x12033TiresRims
Rear255/35 ZR1919x9.5 ET27 5x12035TiresRims

M3 3.2i (GF-BL32)

338 hp · 326S I6 225/45 ZR18 1 fitment
GenerationE46 2000–2006
MarketJapan
Power338 hp
Engine326S I6, Petrol
Center bore72.6 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
225/45 ZR1818x9 ET26 5x1202.4TiresRims

M3 3.2i (GH-BL32)

338 hp · 326S4 I6 225/45 ZR18 1 fitment
GenerationE46 2000–2006
MarketJapan
Power338 hp
Engine326S4 I6, Petrol
Center bore72.6 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
225/45 ZR1818x9 ET26 5x1202.4TiresRims

M3 3.2i (GH-M3CSL)

355 hp · 326S4 I6 225/40 ZR19 1 fitment
GenerationE46 2000–2006
MarketJapan
Power355 hp
Engine326S4 I6, Petrol
Center bore72.6 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
225/40 ZR1919x9.5 ET27 5x1202.4TiresRims

M3 3.2i CSL

355 hp · S54B32 I6 235/35 ZR19 4 fitments
GenerationE46 2000–2006
MarketEurope
Power355 hp
EngineS54B32 I6, Petrol
Center bore72.6 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
235/35 ZR1919x9.5 ET27 5x1202.4TiresRims
225/40 R18 92V18x7.5 ET25 5x1202.6TiresRims
225/45 ZR1818x9 ET26 5x1202.4TiresRims
225/40 ZR1919x9.5 ET27 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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