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1996 BMW Alpina B3 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 1996 trim.

Tires for the 1996 BMW Alpina B3

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

  1. 235/40R17 front + 265/35R17 rear Best-rated standard on 1 trim
    Check price on Amazon · 235/40R17 front Check price on Amazon · 265/35R17 rear
  2. 225/45R17 front + 245/40R17 rear Best-rated optional on 1 trim
    Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 front Check price on Amazon · 245/40R17 rear

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Trims sold in 1996
1
Generation
E36

1 trim sold in 1996

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

BMW Alpina B3 E36

1993–1999 1 trim
B3 B3 261 hp · M60B30 I6 235/40R17 90Z / 265/35R17 92Z 2 fitments
Generation
E36 · 1993–1999
Power
261 hp
Engine
M60B30 I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/40R17 Check price on Amazon · 265/35R17 Wheels 17x8 ET46 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front235/40R17 90ZRim 17x8 ET46 5x12032 psi
Rear265/35R17 92ZRim 17x9 ET46 5x12032 psi
Front225/45R17 91WRim 17x8 ET46 5x12032 psi
Rear245/40R17 91WRim 17x9 ET46 5x12039 psi
What these columns mean
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.
Trims sold in 1996
1
Generation
E36
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