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2003 BMW Z3 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 Z3.

2003 BMW Z3 tire sizes

225/45R17225/50R16205/60R15245/40R17
Bolt pattern
Other years
19961997199819992000200120022003 All 1995–2003
Fitment tables

6 trims sold in 2003

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

BMW Z3 E36

1995 – 2003 6 trims

Z3 1.9i

117 hp · 1.9L M43B19 I4 225/45 ZR17 91Z / 245/40 ZR17 92Z 4 fitments
GenerationE36 1995–2003
MarketEurope
Power117 hp
Engine1.9L M43B19 I4, Petrol
Center bore72.6 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
Front225/45 ZR17 91Z17x7.5 ET41 5x12029TiresRims
Rear245/40 ZR17 92Z17x8.5 ET41 5x12029TiresRims
225/50 R16 92V16x7 ET46 5x12029TiresRims
205/60 R15 91V15x7 ET47 5x12029TiresRims
225/45 ZR17 90W17x7.5 ET41 5x12029TiresRims

Z3 2.0i

148 hp · M52B20 I6 225/45 ZR17 91Z / 245/40 ZR17 92Z 4 fitments
GenerationE36 1995–2003
MarketEurope
Power148 hp
EngineM52B20 I6, Petrol
Center bore72.6 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
Front225/45 ZR17 91Z17x7.5 ET41 5x12029TiresRims
Rear245/40 ZR17 92Z17x8.5 ET41 5x12029TiresRims
225/50 R16 92V16x7 ET46 5x12029TiresRims
205/60 R15 91V15x7 ET47 5x12029TiresRims
225/45 ZR17 90W17x7.5 ET41 5x12029TiresRims

Z3 2.2i

168 hp · M54B22 I6 225/50 R16 92V 4 fitments
GenerationE36 1995–2003
MarketEurope
Power168 hp
EngineM54B22 I6, Petrol
Center bore72.6 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
225/50 R16 92V16x7 ET46 5x1202.3TiresRims
205/60 R15 91V15x7 ET47 5x1202.3TiresRims
225/45 ZR17 90W17x7.5 ET41 5x12029TiresRims
225/45 ZR17 91Z17x8.5 ET41 5x12029TiresRims

Z3 3.0i

228 hp · 3.0L M54B30 I6 225/50 ZR16 92W 3 fitments
GenerationE36 1995–2003
MarketEurope
Power228 hp
Engine3.0L M54B30 I6, Petrol
Center bore72.6 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
225/50 ZR16 92W16x7 ET46 5x1202.4TiresRims
225/45 ZR17 91W17x7.5 ET41 5x1202.4TiresRims
225/45 ZR17 91Z17x8.5 ET41 5x1202.4TiresRims

Z3 M 3.2i

321 hp · 3.2L S54B32 I6 225/45 ZR17 90Z 1 fitment
GenerationE36 1995–2003
MarketEurope
Power321 hp
Engine3.2L S54B32 I6, Petrol
Center bore72.6 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
225/45 ZR17 90Z17x9 ET8 5x12029TiresRims

Z3 M 3.2i (GH-CL32)

321 hp · 326S4 I6 225/45 ZR17 90Z / 245/40 ZR17 91Z 1 fitment
GenerationE36 1995–2003
MarketJapan
Power321 hp
Engine326S4 I6, Petrol
Center bore72.6 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
Front225/45 ZR17 90Z17x7.5 ET41 5x12029TiresRims
Rear245/40 ZR17 91Z17x9 ET8 5x12029TiresRims
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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