BMW 3 Series wheel and tire size by year

Pick your model year for the exact tire size, wheel size, bolt pattern, offset and tire pressure of every BMW 3 Series trim.

Bolt pattern Since 2018: 5x112; 5x120 and 1 more before. Details

Tire size by model year

Earlier years (1975–1999)Hide earlier years

Bolt pattern. Since 2018: 5x112; 5x120 and 1 more before. Each year page separates the versions.

Current bolt patterns
5x112 Global · 2018–20265x120 Global · 1986–2019 +1 older
Most common tire size since 2016
225/50R17
Model years
1975–2026
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BMW 3 Series tire sizes by generation

Tire sizes and bolt pattern for each generation and market. Pick a year for every trim with its wheel width, offset and tire pressure.

BMW 3 Series VII (G20, G21, G28)

2018–2026 3 versions Latest

LCI G20/G21/G28 · Global

2024–2026 Saloon · Touring 5-door
Tire sizes
Bolt pattern
5x112
Exact sizes by year

LCI G20/G21/G28 · Global

2023 Saloon · Touring 5-door
Tire sizes
Bolt pattern
5x112
Exact sizes by year

BMW 3 Series VI (F30, F31, F34)

2011–2019 2 versions
Earlier generations (1975–2013)Hide earlier generations

BMW 3 Series V (E90, E91, E92, E93)

2005–2013 2 versions

BMW 3 Series IV (E46)

1998–2007 2 versions

BMW 3 Series III (E36)

1990–2000

BMW 3 Series II (E30)

1982–1994

BMW 3 Series I (E21)

1975–1983

Common BMW 3 Series tire sizes

The sizes fitted to the most BMW 3 Series trims built since 2016. For exact fitment, pick your year above.

Compare any two sizes in the BMW 3 Series tire size calculator.

What is the bolt pattern on a BMW 3 Series?

Since 2018: 5x112; 5x120 and 1 more before. The table lists the markets and years for every pattern; your year page shows the one on your car.

Bolt patternMarketsModel years
5x112Global2018–2026
5x120Global1986–2019
4x100Global1975–1994

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