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1986 BMW 3 Series tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt patterns 4x100 (Europe, USA) or 5x120 (Europe), depending on the market version.

Tires for the 1986 BMW 3 Series

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

  1. 195/65R14 Best-rated standard on 7 trims · optional on 5 · Europe, USA
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  2. 195/60R14 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · optional on 9 · Europe, USA
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  3. 205/55R15 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 12 · Europe, USA
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Also listed: 175/70R14 185/70R13 225/45R16

Best tires for the 1986 BMW 3 Series

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Trims sold in 1986
14
Generation
II (E30) sold in 2 market versions
Best tires for the 1986 BMW 3 Series

14 trims sold in 1986

Sold in 2 market versions with different tire sizes and bolt patterns. 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 14 trims

Europe

12 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 127 hp · M20B20 I6 195/65R14 89V 6 fitments
Generation
E30 · 1982–1994
Market
Europe
Power
127 hp
Engine
M20B20 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
195/65R14 89VRim 14x6 ET35 4x10030 psi
195/60R14 86HRim 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.

3 Series 323i 148 hp · M20B23 I6 195/60R14 86H 6 fitments
Generation
E30 · 1982–1994
Market
Europe
Power
148 hp
Engine
M20B23 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 324d 84 hp · M21D24 I6 · Diesel 175/70R14 82T 7 fitments
Generation
E30 · 1982–1994
Market
Europe
Power
84 hp
Engine
M21D24 I6, Diesel
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 175/70R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET35 · 4x100 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, 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 82T: 82 is the load index (up to 1,047 lb / 475 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET35 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 325e +2 variants 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.

3 Series 325iX 169 hp · M20B25 I6 195/65R14 89V 5 fitments
Generation
E30 · 1982–1994
Market
Europe
Power
169 hp
Engine
M20B25 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 14x6 ET35 4x10030 psi
195/65R14 89VRim 14x6 ET35 4x10030 psi
195/65R14 89VRim 14x6.5 ET45 4x10030 psi
205/55R15 88VRim 15x7 ET41 4x10026 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.

3 Series M3 2.3 +1 variant 212 hp · S14B23 I4 205/55R15 88Z 2 fitments

2 versions of this trim share these tires and wheels.

Generation
E30 · 1982–1994
Market
Europe
Power
212 hp
Engine
S14B23 I4, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R15 Wheels 15x7 ET30 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R15 88ZRim 15x7 ET30 5x12032 psi
225/45R16 92ZRim 16x7.5 ET27 5x12032 psi

USA

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

Same tires and wheels on: 325es

Generation
E30 · 1982–1994
Market
USA
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.

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 1986
14
Generation
II (E30) sold in 2 market versions
Other years
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