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2002 BMW 3 Series tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 2002 trim.

Tires for the 2002 BMW 3 Series

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

  1. 205/55R16 Best-rated standard on 12 trims · optional on 14 · Europe, USA, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16
  2. 205/50R17 Best-rated standard on 8 trims · optional on 21 · Europe, USA, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 205/50R17
  3. 195/65R15 Best-rated standard on 8 trims · optional on 7 · Europe, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15

Also listed: 225/45R17 + 245/40R17 225/45R17 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/50R16 225/40R18 + 255/35R18

Best tires for the 2002 BMW 3 Series

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Trims sold in 2002
35
Generation
IV (E46) sold in 3 market versions
Best tires for the 2002 BMW 3 Series

35 trims sold in 2002

Sold in 3 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 IV (E46)

1998–2007 35 trims

Europe

20 trims
3 Series 316i 114 hp · N46B18 I4 195/65R15 91H 9 fitments
Generation
E46 Facelift · 2001–2007
Market
Europe
Power
114 hp
Engine
N46B18 I4, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET42 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6.5 ET42 5x12028 psi
205/60R15 91VRim 15x6.5 ET42 5x12028 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET47 5x12028 psi
225/50R16 92WRim 16x7 ET46 5x12028 psi
225/50R16 92WRim 16x7 ET47 5x12028 psi
205/50R17 93WRim 17x7 ET47 5x12030 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8.5 ET50 5x12028 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8 ET47 5x12028 psi
225/40R18 91YRim 18x8.5 ET50 5x12028 psi

How to read 91H: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET42 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 316ti 114 hp · N46B18 I4 195/65R15 91H 9 fitments
Generation
E46 Facelift · 2001–2007
Market
Europe
Power
114 hp
Engine
N46B18 I4, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET42 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6.5 ET42 5x12028 psi
205/60R15 91VRim 15x6.5 ET42 5x12028 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET47 5x12028 psi
225/50R16 92WRim 16x7 ET46 5x12028 psi
225/50R16 92WRim 16x7 ET47 5x12028 psi
205/50R17 93WRim 17x7 ET47 5x12030 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8.5 ET50 5x12030 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8 ET47 5x12030 psi
225/40R18 91YRim 18x8.5 ET50 5x12028 psi

How to read 91H: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET42 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 318d 114 hp · M47D20 I4 · Diesel 195/65R15 91H 9 fitments
Generation
E46 Facelift · 2001–2007
Market
Europe
Power
114 hp
Engine
M47D20 I4, Diesel
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET42 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6.5 ET42 5x12028 psi
205/60R15 91VRim 15x6.5 ET42 5x12026 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET47 5x12028 psi
225/50R16 92WRim 16x7 ET46 5x12028 psi
225/50R16 92WRim 16x7 ET47 5x12028 psi
205/50R17 93WRim 17x7 ET47 5x12030 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8.5 ET50 5x12028 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8 ET47 5x12028 psi
225/40R18 91YRim 18x8.5 ET50 5x12028 psi

How to read 91H: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET42 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 318i +2 variants 141 hp · 2.0L N46B20 I4 195/65R15 91H 9 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 318ti, 320td

Generation
E46 Facelift · 2001–2007
Market
Europe
Power
141 hp
Engine
2.0L N46B20 I4, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET42 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6.5 ET42 5x12029 psi
205/60R15 91VRim 15x6.5 ET42 5x12029 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET47 5x12029 psi
225/50R16 92WRim 16x7 ET46 5x12029 psi
225/50R16 92WRim 16x7 ET47 5x12029 psi
205/50R17 93WRim 17x7 ET47 5x12029 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8.5 ET50 5x12029 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8 ET47 5x12029 psi
225/40R18 91YRim 18x8.5 ET50 5x12029 psi

How to read 91H: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET42 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 320d 148 hp · M47D20 I4 · Diesel 205/55R16 91V 9 fitments
Generation
E46 Facelift · 2001–2007
Market
Europe
Power
148 hp
Engine
M47D20 I4, Diesel
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET47 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET47 5x12029 psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6.5 ET42 5x12029 psi
205/60R15 91VRim 15x6.5 ET42 5x12029 psi
225/50R16 92WRim 16x7 ET46 5x12029 psi
225/50R16 92WRim 16x7 ET47 5x12029 psi
205/50R17 93WRim 17x7 ET47 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8.5 ET50 5x12029 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8 ET47 5x12029 psi
225/40R18 91YRim 18x8.5 ET50 5x12029 psi

How to read 91V: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET47 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 320i 168 hp · 2.2L M54B22 I6 205/60R15 91V 9 fitments
Generation
E46 Facelift · 2001–2007
Market
Europe
Power
168 hp
Engine
2.2L M54B22 I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/60R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET42 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/60R15 91VRim 15x6.5 ET42 5x12028 psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6.5 ET42 5x12028 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET47 5x12030 psi
225/50R16 92WRim 16x7 ET46 5x12030 psi
225/50R16 92WRim 16x7 ET47 5x12030 psi
205/50R17 93WRim 17x7 ET47 5x12030 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8.5 ET50 5x12030 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8 ET47 5x12030 psi
225/40R18 91YRim 18x8.5 ET50 5x12030 psi

How to read 91V: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET42 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 325i +1 variant 189 hp · 2.5L M54B25 I6 205/55R16 91V 7 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 325xi

Generation
E46 Facelift · 2001–2007
Market
Europe
Power
189 hp
Engine
2.5L M54B25 I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET47 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET47 5x12032 psi
225/50R16 92WRim 16x7 ET46 5x12032 psi
225/50R16 92WRim 16x7 ET47 5x12032 psi
205/50R17 93WRim 17x7 ET47 5x12035 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8.5 ET50 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8 ET47 5x12032 psi
225/40R18 91YRim 18x8.5 ET50 5x12035 psi

How to read 91V: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET47 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 325ti 189 hp · 2.5L M54B25 I6 205/55R16 91V 9 fitments
Generation
E46 Facelift · 2001–2007
Market
Europe
Power
189 hp
Engine
2.5L M54B25 I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET47 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET47 5x12032 psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6.5 ET42 5x12032 psi
205/60R15 91VRim 15x6.5 ET42 5x12032 psi
225/50R16 92WRim 16x7 ET46 5x12032 psi
225/50R16 92WRim 16x7 ET47 5x12032 psi
205/50R17 93WRim 17x7 ET47 5x12035 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8.5 ET50 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8 ET47 5x12032 psi
225/40R18 91YRim 18x8.5 ET50 5x12032 psi

How to read 91V: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET47 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 330d +3 variants 181 hp · M57D30 I6 · Diesel 205/50R17 93W 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 330i, 330xd, 330xi

Generation
E46 Facelift · 2001–2007
Market
Europe
Power
181 hp
Engine
M57D30 I6, Diesel
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/50R17 Wheels 17x7 ET47 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/50R17 93WRim 17x7 ET47 5x12035 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8.5 ET50 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8 ET47 5x12032 psi
225/40R18 91YRim 18x8.5 ET50 5x12035 psi

How to read 93W: 93 is the load index (up to 1,433 lb / 650 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET47 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 316Ci 114 hp · N45B16 I4 225/45R17 91W / 245/40R17 91W 9 fitments
Generation
E46 · 1998–2003
Market
Europe
Power
114 hp
Engine
N45B16 I4, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 Check price on Amazon · 245/40R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET41 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front225/45R17 91WRim 17x7.5 ET41 5x12028 psi
Rear245/40R17 91WRim 17x8.5 ET50 5x12032 psi
Front225/40R18 91YRim 18x8 ET47 5x12028 psi
Rear255/35R18 91YRim 18x8.5 ET50 5x12032 psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6.5 ET42 5x12028 psi
205/60R15 91VRim 15x6.5 ET42 5x12028 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET47 5x12028 psi
225/50R16 92WRim 16x7 ET46 5x12028 psi
225/50R16 92WRim 16x7 ET47 5x12028 psi
205/50R17 93WRim 17x7 ET47 5x12030 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8 ET47 5x12029 psi

How to read 91W: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET41 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 318Ci 141 hp · N42B20 I4 195/65R15 91H 9 fitments
Generation
E46 · 1998–2003
Market
Europe
Power
141 hp
Engine
N42B20 I4, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET42 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6.5 ET42 5x12028 psi
205/60R15 91VRim 15x6.5 ET42 5x12028 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET47 5x12029 psi
225/50R16 92WRim 16x7 ET46 5x12029 psi
225/50R16 92WRim 16x7 ET47 5x12029 psi
205/50R17 93WRim 17x7 ET47 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8.5 ET50 5x12029 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8 ET47 5x12029 psi
225/40R18 91YRim 18x8.5 ET50 5x12029 psi

How to read 91H: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET42 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 320Ci 168 hp · M54B22 I6 205/55R16 91V 9 fitments
Generation
E46 · 1998–2003
Market
Europe
Power
168 hp
Engine
M54B22 I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET47 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET47 5x12029 psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6.5 ET42 5x12028 psi
205/60R15 91VRim 15x6.5 ET42 5x12028 psi
225/50R16 92WRim 16x7 ET46 5x12029 psi
225/50R16 92WRim 16x7 ET47 5x12029 psi
205/50R17 93WRim 17x7 ET47 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8.5 ET50 5x12029 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8 ET47 5x12029 psi
225/40R18 91YRim 18x8.5 ET50 5x12029 psi

How to read 91V: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET47 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 325Ci 189 hp · 2.5L M54B25 I6 205/55R16 91V 9 fitments
Generation
E46 · 1998–2003
Market
Europe
Power
189 hp
Engine
2.5L M54B25 I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET47 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET47 5x12032 psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6.5 ET42 5x12028 psi
205/60R15 91VRim 15x6.5 ET42 5x12028 psi
225/50R16 92WRim 16x7 ET46 5x12032 psi
225/50R16 92WRim 16x7 ET47 5x12032 psi
205/50R17 93WRim 17x7 ET47 5x12035 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8.5 ET50 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8 ET47 5x12032 psi
225/40R18 91YRim 18x8.5 ET50 5x12035 psi

How to read 91V: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET47 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 330Ci 228 hp · 3.0L M54B30 I6 205/50R17 93W 4 fitments
Generation
E46 · 1998–2003
Market
Europe
Power
228 hp
Engine
3.0L M54B30 I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/50R17 Wheels 17x7 ET47 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/50R17 93WRim 17x7 ET47 5x12035 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8.5 ET50 5x12035 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8 ET47 5x12032 psi
225/40R18 91YRim 18x8.5 ET50 5x12038 psi

How to read 93W: 93 is the load index (up to 1,433 lb / 650 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET47 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Japan

9 trims
3 Series 316ti (GH-AT18) 114 hp · N42B18A I4 195/65R15 91H 2 fitments
Generation
E46 Facelift · 2001–2007
Market
Japan
Power
114 hp
Engine
N42B18A I4, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET42 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6.5 ET42 5x12028 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8.5 ET50 5x12030 psi

How to read 91H: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET42 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 318i (GH-AY20) 141 hp · N42B20A I4 205/55R16 91V 5 fitments
Generation
E46 Facelift · 2001–2007
Market
Japan
Power
141 hp
Engine
N42B20A I4, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET46 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET46 5x12029 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET47 5x12029 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8.5 ET50 5x12029 psi
225/40R18 91YRim 18x8.5 ET50 5x12029 psi
225/50R16 92WRim 16x7 ET47 5x12029 psi

How to read 91V: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET46 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 318ti (GH-AU20) 141 hp · N42B20A I4 205/55R16 91V 2 fitments
Generation
E46 Facelift · 2001–2007
Market
Japan
Power
141 hp
Engine
N42B20A I4, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET47 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET47 5x12029 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8.5 ET50 5x12029 psi

How to read 91V: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET47 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 320i (GH-AV22) 168 hp · 226S1 I6 205/55R16 91V 5 fitments
Generation
E46 Facelift · 2001–2007
Market
Japan
Power
168 hp
Engine
226S1 I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET47 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET47 5x12030 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8.5 ET50 5x12030 psi
225/40R18 91YRim 18x8.5 ET50 5x12030 psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6.5 ET42 5x12028 psi
225/50R16 92WRim 16x7 ET47 5x12030 psi

How to read 91V: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET47 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 325i (GH-AV25) 189 hp · 256S5 I6 205/55R16 91V 2 fitments
Generation
E46 Facelift · 2001–2007
Market
Japan
Power
189 hp
Engine
256S5 I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET47 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET47 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8.5 ET50 5x12032 psi

How to read 91V: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET47 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 330i (GH-AV30) 228 hp · 306S3 I6 225/45R17 91W 4 fitments
Generation
E46 Facelift · 2001–2007
Market
Japan
Power
228 hp
Engine
306S3 I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 Wheels 17x8.5 ET50 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8.5 ET50 5x12035 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8 ET47 5x12032 psi
205/50R17 93WRim 17x7 ET47 5x12035 psi
225/40R18 91YRim 18x8.5 ET50 5x12038 psi

How to read 91W: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET50 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 330xi (GH-AV30) 228 hp · 306S3 I6 225/45R17 91W 4 fitments
Generation
E46 Facelift · 2001–2007
Market
Japan
Power
228 hp
Engine
306S3 I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 Wheels 17x8 ET47 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8 ET47 5x12032 psi
205/50R17 93WRim 17x7 ET47 5x12035 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8.5 ET50 5x12035 psi
225/40R18 91YRim 18x8.5 ET50 5x12038 psi

How to read 91W: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET47 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 318Ci (GH-AY20) 141 hp · N42B20A I4 205/55R16 91V 3 fitments
Generation
E46 · 1998–2003
Market
Japan
Power
141 hp
Engine
N42B20A I4, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET46 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET46 5x12029 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET47 5x12029 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8.5 ET50 5x12029 psi

How to read 91V: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET46 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 330Ci (GH-AV30) 228 hp · 306S3 I6 205/50R17 93W 4 fitments
Generation
E46 · 1998–2003
Market
Japan
Power
228 hp
Engine
306S3 I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/50R17 Wheels 17x7 ET47 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/50R17 93WRim 17x7 ET47 5x12035 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8.5 ET50 5x12035 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8 ET47 5x12032 psi
225/40R18 91YRim 18x8.5 ET50 5x12038 psi

How to read 93W: 93 is the load index (up to 1,433 lb / 650 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET47 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

6 trims
3 Series 325i +1 variant 184 hp · 2.5L I6 225/45R17 / 245/40R17 5 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 325Ci

Generation
E46 Facelift · 2001–2007
Market
USA
Power
184 hp
Engine
2.5L I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 Check price on Amazon · 245/40R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET41 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front225/45R17Rim 17x7.5 ET41 5x12030 psi
Rear245/40R17Rim 17x8.5 ET50 5x12035 psi
Front225/40R18 88YRim 18x8 ET47 5x12030 psi
Rear255/35R18 90YRim 18x8.5 ET50 5x12035 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x7 ET47 5x12030 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8 ET47 5x12030 psi
205/50R17 93VRim 17x7 ET47 5x12030 psi
3 Series 325xi 184 hp · 2.5L I6 205/55R16 91H 5 fitments
Generation
E46 Facelift · 2001–2007
Market
USA
Power
184 hp
Engine
2.5L I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET47 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x7 ET47 5x12029 psi
205/50R17 93VRim 17x7 ET47 5x12029 psi
225/45R17Rim 17x8.5 ET50 5x12030 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8 ET47 5x12030 psi
225/40R18 88YRim 18x8.5 ET50 5x12032 psi

How to read 91H: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET47 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 330i 225 hp · 3.0L I6 205/50R17 93V 5 fitments
Generation
E46 Facelift · 2001–2007
Market
USA
Power
225 hp
Engine
3.0L I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/50R17 Wheels 17x7 ET47 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/50R17 93VRim 17x7 ET47 5x12030 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8 ET47 5x12030 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x7 ET47 5x12030 psi
225/45R17Rim 17x8.5 ET50 5x12030 psi
225/40R18 88YRim 18x8.5 ET50 5x12032 psi

How to read 93V: 93 is the load index (up to 1,433 lb / 650 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET47 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 330xi 225 hp · 3.0L I6 205/50R17 93V 5 fitments
Generation
E46 Facelift · 2001–2007
Market
USA
Power
225 hp
Engine
3.0L I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/50R17 Wheels 17x7 ET47 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/50R17 93VRim 17x7 ET47 5x12033 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x7 ET47 5x12030 psi
225/45R17Rim 17x8.5 ET50 5x12030 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8 ET47 5x12030 psi
225/40R18 88YRim 18x8.5 ET50 5x12032 psi

How to read 93V: 93 is the load index (up to 1,433 lb / 650 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET47 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 330Ci 225 hp · 3.0L I6 225/45R17 91Y / 245/40R17 91Y 5 fitments
Generation
E46 · 1998–2003
Market
USA
Power
225 hp
Engine
3.0L I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 Check price on Amazon · 245/40R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET41 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front225/45R17 91YRim 17x7.5 ET41 5x12033 psi
Rear245/40R17 91YRim 17x8.5 ET50 5x12038 psi
Front225/40R18 88YRim 18x8 ET47 5x12029 psi
Rear255/35R18 90YRim 18x8.5 ET50 5x12035 psi
205/50R17 93VRim 17x7 ET47 5x12033 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x7 ET47 5x12029 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8 ET47 5x12030 psi

How to read 91Y: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET41 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.
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 2002
35
Generation
IV (E46) sold in 3 market versions
Other years
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