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2009 BMW Alpina B3 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 2009 trim.

Tires for the 2009 BMW Alpina B3

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

  1. 245/40R18 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · Japan, Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 245/40R18
  2. 245/40R18 front + 265/40R18 rear Best-rated standard on 2 trims · Europe, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 245/40R18 front Check price on Amazon · 265/40R18 rear
  3. 225/40R18 Best-rated optional on 5 trims · Japan, Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 225/40R18

Also listed: 245/35R19 245/35R19 + 265/35R19

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Trims sold in 2009
5
Generation
E90/E91/E92/E93 sold in 2 market versions

5 trims sold in 2009

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

BMW Alpina B3 E90/E91/E92/E93

2007–2010 5 trims

Japan

3 trims
B3 B3 (ABA-3K20) 365 hp · I6 245/40R18 / 265/40R18 4 fitments
Generation
E90/E91/E92/E93 · 2007–2010
Market
Japan
Power
365 hp
Engine
I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/40R18 Check price on Amazon · 265/40R18 Wheels 18x8 ET34 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front245/40R18Rim 18x8 ET34 5x120–
Rear265/40R18Rim 18x9 ET36 5x120–
Front245/35R19Rim 19x8 ET34 5x120–
Rear265/35R19Rim 19x9 ET39 5x120–
Front245/35R19Rim 19x8.5 ET34 5x120–
Rear265/35R19Rim 19x9.5 ET36 5x120–
225/40R18Rim 18x8 ET34 5x120–
B3 B3 (ABA-3K2H) 365 hp · I6 245/40R18 4 fitments
Generation
E90/E91/E92/E93 · 2007–2010
Market
Japan
Power
365 hp
Engine
I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/40R18 Wheels 18x9 ET36 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/40R18Rim 18x9 ET36 5x120–
225/40R18Rim 18x8 ET34 5x120–
245/35R19Rim 19x9 ET39 5x120–
245/35R19Rim 19x9.5 ET36 5x120–
B3 B3 Allrad (ABA-3K2H) 365 hp · I6 245/40R18 4 fitments
Generation
E90/E91/E92/E93 · 2007–2010
Market
Japan
Power
365 hp
Engine
I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/40R18 Wheels 18x9 ET44 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/40R18Rim 18x9 ET44 5x120–
225/40R18Rim 18x8 ET34 5x120–
245/35R19Rim 19x9 ET44 5x120–
245/35R19Rim 19x8.5 ET34 5x120–

Europe

2 trims
B3 B3 355 hp · N54B30A I6 245/40R18 / 265/40R18 4 fitments
Generation
E90/E91/E92/E93 · 2007–2010
Market
Europe
Power
355 hp
Engine
N54B30A I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/40R18 Check price on Amazon · 265/40R18 Wheels 18x8 ET34 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front245/40R18Rim 18x8 ET34 5x120–
Rear265/40R18Rim 18x9 ET36 5x120–
Front245/35R19Rim 19x8 ET34 5x120–
Rear265/35R19Rim 19x9 ET39 5x120–
Front245/35R19Rim 19x8.5 ET34 5x120–
Rear265/35R19Rim 19x9.5 ET36 5x120–
225/40R18Rim 18x8 ET34 5x120–
B3 B3 Allrad 355 hp · N54B30A I6 245/40R18 / 245/40R18 4 fitments
Generation
E90/E91/E92/E93 · 2007–2010
Market
Europe
Power
355 hp
Engine
N54B30A I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/40R18 Check price on Amazon · 245/40R18 Wheels 18x8 ET34 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front245/40R18Rim 18x8 ET34 5x120–
Rear245/40R18Rim 18x9 ET44 5x120–
Front245/35R19Rim 19x8 ET34 5x120–
Rear245/35R19Rim 19x9 ET44 5x120–
225/40R18Rim 18x8 ET34 5x120–
245/35R19Rim 19x8.5 ET34 5x120–
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 2009
5
Generation
E90/E91/E92/E93 sold in 2 market versions
Other years
All years (1987–2025)

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