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1983 BMW 3 Series tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 4x100 on every 1983 trim.

Tires for the 1983 BMW 3 Series

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

  1. 195/60R14 Best-rated standard on 5 trims · optional on 3 · Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 195/60R14
  2. 185/70R13 Best-rated standard on 4 trims · Europe, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 185/70R13
  3. 195/65R14 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 6 · Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 195/65R14

Also listed: 205/55R15 175/70R14

Best tires for the 1983 BMW 3 Series

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Trims sold in 1983
11
Generations
II (E30)I (E21) sold in 2 market versions
Best tires for the 1983 BMW 3 Series

11 trims sold in 1983

Sold in 2 market versions with different tire sizes. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

BMW 3 Series II (E30)

1982–1994 Europe 8 trims
3 Series 315 74 hp · M10B16 I4 185/70R13 86H 8 fitments
Generation
E30 · 1982–1994
Market
Europe
Power
74 hp
Engine
M10B16 I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/70R13 Wheels 13x5.5 ET35 · 4x100 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/70R13 86HRim 13x5.5 ET35 4x10029 psi
175/70R14 82TRim 14x5.5 ET35 4x10030 psi
195/65R14 89VRim 14x5.5 ET35 4x10030 psi
195/60R14 86HRim 14x5.5 ET35 4x10030 psi
195/60R14 86HRim 14x6 ET35 4x10030 psi
195/65R14 89VRim 14x6 ET35 4x10032 psi
195/65R14 89VRim 14x6.5 ET30 4x10032 psi
205/55R15Rim 15x7 ET24 4x10032 psi

How to read 86H: 86 is the load index (up to 1,168 lb / 530 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET35 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 316 89 hp · M10B18 I4 195/60R14 86H 7 fitments
Generation
E30 · 1982–1994
Market
Europe
Power
89 hp
Engine
M10B18 I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/60R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET35 · 4x100 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/60R14 86HRim 14x5.5 ET35 4x10030 psi
175/70R14 82TRim 14x5.5 ET35 4x10030 psi
195/65R14 89VRim 14x5.5 ET35 4x10030 psi
195/60R14 86HRim 14x6 ET35 4x10030 psi
195/65R14 89VRim 14x6 ET35 4x10032 psi
195/65R14 89VRim 14x6.5 ET30 4x10032 psi
205/55R15Rim 15x7 ET24 4x10032 psi

How to read 86H: 86 is the load index (up to 1,168 lb / 530 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET35 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 318i 103 hp · 1.8L M10B18 I4 195/60R14 86H 6 fitments
Generation
E30 · 1982–1994
Market
Europe
Power
103 hp
Engine
1.8L M10B18 I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/60R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET35 · 4x100 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/60R14 86HRim 14x5.5 ET35 4x10030 psi
195/65R14 89VRim 14x5.5 ET35 4x10030 psi
195/60R14 86HRim 14x6 ET35 4x10030 psi
195/65R14 89VRim 14x6 ET35 4x10032 psi
195/65R14 89VRim 14x6.5 ET30 4x10032 psi
205/55R15Rim 15x7 ET24 4x10032 psi

How to read 86H: 86 is the load index (up to 1,168 lb / 530 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET35 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 320i +2 variants 123 hp · M20B20 I6 195/60R14 86H 6 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 323i

Generation
E30 · 1982–1994
Market
Europe
Power
123 hp
Engine
M20B20 I6, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/60R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET35 · 4x100 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/60R14 86HRim 14x5.5 ET35 4x10030 psi
195/65R14 89VRim 14x5.5 ET35 4x10030 psi
195/60R14 86HRim 14x6 ET35 4x10030 psi
195/65R14 89VRim 14x6 ET35 4x10030 psi
195/65R14 89VRim 14x6.5 ET30 4x10032 psi
205/55R15Rim 15x7 ET24 4x10032 psi

How to read 86H: 86 is the load index (up to 1,168 lb / 530 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET35 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 325e +1 variant 121 hp · 2.7L M20B27 I6 195/65R14 89V 6 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 325i

Generation
E30 · 1982–1994
Market
Europe
Power
121 hp
Engine
2.7L M20B27 I6, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET35 · 4x100 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R14 89VRim 14x5.5 ET35 4x10030 psi
195/60R14 86HRim 14x5.5 ET35 4x10030 psi
195/60R14 86HRim 14x6 ET35 4x10030 psi
195/65R14 89VRim 14x6 ET35 4x10030 psi
195/65R14 89VRim 14x6.5 ET30 4x10032 psi
205/55R15Rim 15x7 ET24 4x10032 psi

How to read 89V: 89 is the load index (up to 1,279 lb / 580 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET35 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

BMW 3 Series I (E21)

1975–1983 3 trims

USA

2 trims
3 Series 320i +1 variant 99 hp · 1.8L M10B18 I4 185/70R13 1 fitment

Same tires and wheels on: 320is

Generation
E21 · 1975–1983
Market
USA
Power
99 hp
Engine
1.8L M10B18 I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/70R13 Wheels 13x5.5 ET25 · 4x100 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/70R13Rim 13x5.5 ET25 4x100–

Europe

1 trim
3 Series 315 74 hp · M10B16 I4 185/70R13 86H 1 fitment
Generation
E21 · 1975–1983
Market
Europe
Power
74 hp
Engine
M10B16 I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/70R13 Wheels 13x5.5 ET25 · 4x100 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/70R13 86HRim 13x5.5 ET25 4x10028 psi

How to read 86H: 86 is the load index (up to 1,168 lb / 530 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET25 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

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.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 1983
11
Generations
II (E30)I (E21) sold in 2 market versions
Other years
All years (1975–2026)
Best tires for the 1983 BMW 3 Series

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