1998 BMW Alpina B3 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 1998 trim.

Tires for the 1998 BMW Alpina B3

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

235/40R17 front + 265/35R17 rear Best-rated standard on 2 trims · Europe, Japan

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225/45R17 front + 245/40R17 rear Best-rated optional on 2 trims · Europe, Japan

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Trims sold in 1998: 2
Generation: E36 sold in 2 market versions
Other years: 1994
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All years (1987–2025)

2 trims sold in 1998

Sold in 2 market versions. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

BMW Alpina B3 E36

1993–1999 2 trims

Europe

1 trim

B3 B3 261 hp · M60B30 I6 235/40R17 90Z / 265/35R17 92Z 2 fitments

Generation: E36 · 1993–1999
Market: Europe
Power: 261 hp
Engine: M60B30 I6, Petrol
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

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Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
Front235/40R17 90Z	Rim 17x8 ET46 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
Rear265/35R17 92Z	Rim 17x9 ET46 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
Front225/45R17 91W	Rim 17x8 ET46 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
Rear245/40R17 91W	Rim 17x9 ET46 ~~5x120~~	39 psi

Japan

1 trim

B3 B3 (E-3E4J) 267 hp · I6 235/40R17 90Z / 265/35R17 92Z 2 fitments

Generation: E36 · 1993–1999
Market: Japan
Power: 267 hp
Engine: 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 size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
Front235/40R17 90Z	Rim 17x8 ET46 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
Rear265/35R17 92Z	Rim 17x9 ET46 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
Front225/45R17 91W	Rim 17x8 ET46 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
Rear245/40R17 91W	Rim 17x9 ET46 ~~5x120~~	39 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 1998: 2
Generation: E36 sold in 2 market versions
Other years: 1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
All years (1987–2025)

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