2006 BMW 3 Series tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 2006 trim.

Tires for the 2006 BMW 3 Series

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

205/55R16 Best-rated standard on 21 trims · optional on 4 · Europe, Japan, USA, Canada

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225/45R17 Best-rated standard on 19 trims · optional on 30 · Europe, Japan, USA, Canada

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225/50R16 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · optional on 16 · Europe, Japan, Canada

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Also listed: 225/45R17 + 245/40R17 205/50R17 225/45R17 + 255/40R17 225/40R18 225/35R19 195/65R15 205/60R15 225/40R18 + 255/35R18

Best tires for the 2006 BMW 3 Series

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Trims sold in 2006: 49
Generations: V (E90, E91, E92, E93)IV (E46) sold in 4 market versions
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Best tires for the 2006 BMW 3 Series

49 trims sold in 2006

Sold in 4 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 V (E90, E91, E92, E93)

2005–2010 36 trims

Europe

21 trims

3 Series 316i 114 hp · N45B16 I4 205/55R16 91V 5 fitments

Generation: E90/E91/E92/E93 · 2005–2010
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 · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET31 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/55R16 91V	Rim 16x7 ET31 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
205/55R16 91H	Rim 16x7 ET31 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
205/55R16 91H	Rim 16x7 ET34 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/45R17 91H	Rim 17x8 ET34 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/35R19 88Y	Rim 19x9 ET39 ~~5x120~~	35 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). ET31 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 318d +6 variants 121 hp · M47D20 I4 · Diesel 205/55R16 91V 9 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 318i, 320d, 320i, 320si, 320xd

Generation: E90/E91/E92/E93 · 2005–2010
Market: Europe
Power: 121 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 ET31 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/55R16 91V	Rim 16x7 ET31 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
205/55R16 91V	Rim 16x7 ET34 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
205/55R16 91H	Rim 16x7 ET31 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/50R16 92Y	Rim 16x7 ET34 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/45R17 91Y	Rim 17x8.5 ET37 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/45R17 91Y	Rim 17x8 ET34 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/45R17 91H	Rim 17x8 ET34 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/40R18 88Y	Rim 18x8.5 ET37 ~~5x120~~	30 psi
225/35R19 88Y	Rim 19x9 ET39 ~~5x120~~	30 psi

3 Series 320i 154 hp · 2.0L N46B20B I4 225/45R17 91Y 2 fitments

Generation: E90/E91/E92/E93 · 2005–2010
Market: Europe
Power: 154 hp
Engine: 2.0L N46B20B I4, Petrol
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 Wheels 17x8 ET34 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/45R17 91Y	Rim 17x8 ET34 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/40R18 88Y	Rim 18x8.5 ET37 ~~5x120~~	30 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). ET34 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 325d +9 variants 194 hp · M57D30 I6 · Diesel 225/45R17 91Y 5 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 330d, 330i, 330xd, 330xi, 335d, 335i, 335xd, 335xi

Generation: E90/E91/E92/E93 · 2005–2010
Market: Europe
Power: 194 hp
Engine: M57D30 I6, Diesel
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 Wheels 17x8 ET34 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/45R17 91Y	Rim 17x8 ET34 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/45R17 91Y	Rim 17x8.5 ET37 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/45R17 91H	Rim 17x8 ET34 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/40R18 88Y	Rim 18x8.5 ET37 ~~5x120~~	30 psi
225/35R19 88Y	Rim 19x9 ET39 ~~5x120~~	30 psi

3 Series 325i +1 variant 215 hp · 2.5L N52B25 I6 205/55R16 91V 8 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 325xi

Generation: E90/E91/E92/E93 · 2005–2010
Market: Europe
Power: 215 hp
Engine: 2.5L N52B25 I6, Petrol
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET34 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/55R16 91V	Rim 16x7 ET34 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
205/55R16 91H	Rim 16x7 ET31 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/50R16 92Y	Rim 16x7 ET34 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/45R17 91Y	Rim 17x8.5 ET37 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/45R17 91Y	Rim 17x8 ET34 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/45R17 91H	Rim 17x8 ET34 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/40R18 88Y	Rim 18x8.5 ET37 ~~5x120~~	30 psi
225/35R19 88Y	Rim 19x9 ET39 ~~5x120~~	30 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). ET34 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Japan

10 trims

3 Series 320i (ABA-VA20) 148 hp · N46B20B I4 205/55R16 91V 3 fitments

Generation: E90/E91/E92/E93 · 2005–2010
Market: Japan
Power: 148 hp
Engine: N46B20B I4, Petrol
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET34 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/55R16 91V	Rim 16x7 ET34 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/45R17 91Y	Rim 17x8 ET34 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/45R17 91Y	Rim 17x8.5 ET37 ~~5x120~~	32 psi

3 Series 320i (ABA-VR20) 148 hp · N46B20B I4 205/55R16 91V 2 fitments

Generation: E90/E91/E92/E93 · 2005–2010
Market: Japan
Power: 148 hp
Engine: N46B20B I4, Petrol
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET34 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/55R16 91V	Rim 16x7 ET34 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/45R17 91Y	Rim 17x8.5 ET37 ~~5x120~~	32 psi

3 Series 323i (ABA-VB23) 174 hp · N52B25A I6 225/50R16 92Y 3 fitments

Generation: E90/E91/E92/E93 · 2005–2010
Market: Japan
Power: 174 hp
Engine: N52B25A I6, Petrol
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 225/50R16 Wheels 16x7 ET34 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/50R16 92Y	Rim 16x7 ET34 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/45R17 91Y	Rim 17x8 ET34 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/45R17 91Y	Rim 17x8.5 ET37 ~~5x120~~	32 psi

How to read 92Y: 92 is the load index (up to 1,389 lb / 630 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET34 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 325i (ABA-VB25) +1 variant 215 hp · N52B25A I6 225/50R16 92Y 2 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 325i (ABA-VS25)

Generation: E90/E91/E92/E93 · 2005–2010
Market: Japan
Power: 215 hp
Engine: N52B25A I6, Petrol
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 225/50R16 Wheels 16x7 ET34 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/50R16 92Y	Rim 16x7 ET34 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/45R17 91Y	Rim 17x8.5 ET37 ~~5x120~~	32 psi

3 Series 330i (ABA-VB30) +3 variants 255 hp · N52B30A I6 225/45R17 91Y 2 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 330xi (ABA-VD30), 335i (ABA-VB35), 335i (ABA-VS35)

Generation: E90/E91/E92/E93 · 2005–2010
Market: Japan
Power: 255 hp
Engine: N52B30A I6, Petrol
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 Wheels 17x8 ET34 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/45R17 91Y	Rim 17x8 ET34 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/45R17 91Y	Rim 17x8.5 ET37 ~~5x120~~	32 psi

3 Series 335i (ABA-WB35) 302 hp · N54B30A I6 225/45R17 91Y 2 fitments

Generation: E90/E91/E92/E93 · 2005–2010
Market: Japan
Power: 302 hp
Engine: N54B30A I6, Petrol
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 Wheels 17x8.5 ET37 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/45R17 91Y	Rim 17x8.5 ET37 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/40R18 88Y	Rim 18x8.5 ET37 ~~5x120~~	30 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). ET37 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

4 trims

3 Series 325i 215 hp · 3.0L I6 225/45R17 91V / 255/40R17 94V 4 fitments

Generation: E90/E91/E92/E93 · 2005–2010
Market: USA
Power: 215 hp
Engine: 3.0L I6, Petrol
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

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Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
Front225/45R17 91V	Rim 17x8 ET34 ~~5x120~~	29 psi
Rear255/40R17 94V	Rim 17x8.5 ET37 ~~5x120~~	35 psi
Front225/40R18 88W	Rim 18x8 ET34 ~~5x120~~	30 psi
Rear255/35R18 90W	Rim 18x8.5 ET37 ~~5x120~~	35 psi
205/55R16 91H	Rim 16x7 ET34 ~~5x120~~	29 psi
225/45R17 91H	Rim 17x8 ET34 ~~5x120~~	30 psi

3 Series 325xi 215 hp · 3.0L I6 205/55R16 91H 4 fitments

Generation: E90/E91/E92/E93 · 2005–2010
Market: USA
Power: 215 hp
Engine: 3.0L I6, Petrol
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET34 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/55R16 91H	Rim 16x7 ET34 ~~5x120~~	29 psi
225/45R17 91V	Rim 17x8.5 ET37 ~~5x120~~	30 psi
225/45R17 91V	Rim 17x8 ET34 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/40R18 88W	Rim 18x8.5 ET37 ~~5x120~~	32 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). ET34 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 330i +1 variant 255 hp · 3.0L I6 225/45R17 91H 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 330xi

Generation: E90/E91/E92/E93 · 2005–2010
Market: USA
Power: 255 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 Wheels 17x8 ET34 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/45R17 91H	Rim 17x8 ET34 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/45R17 91V	Rim 17x8.5 ET37 ~~5x120~~	30 psi
225/40R18 88W	Rim 18x8.5 ET37 ~~5x120~~	32 psi

Canada

1 trim

3 Series 323i 200 hp · I6 205/55R16 91H 6 fitments

Generation: E90/E91/E92/E93 · 2005–2010
Market: Canada
Power: 200 hp
Engine: I6, Petrol
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET34 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/55R16 91H	Rim 16x7 ET34 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/50R16 92V	Rim 16x7 ET34 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/45R17 91V	Rim 17x8.5 ET37 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/45R17 91H	Rim 17x8 ET34 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/40R18 88W	Rim 18x8.5 ET37 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/35R19 88Y	Rim 19x9 ET39 ~~5x120~~	35 psi

BMW 3 Series IV (E46)

2001–2007 13 trims

Europe

7 trims

3 Series 318Ci 148 hp · N46B20 I4 225/45R17 91W / 245/40R17 91W 9 fitments

Generation: E46 Facelift · 2001–2007
Market: Europe
Power: 148 hp
Engine: N46B20 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 size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
Front225/45R17 91W	Rim 17x7.5 ET41 ~~5x120~~	28 psi
Rear245/40R17 91W	Rim 17x8.5 ET50 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
Front225/40R18 91Y	Rim 18x8 ET47 ~~5x120~~	28 psi
Rear255/35R18 91Y	Rim 18x8.5 ET50 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
195/65R15 91H	Rim 15x6.5 ET42 ~~5x120~~	28 psi
205/60R15 91V	Rim 15x6.5 ET42 ~~5x120~~	28 psi
205/55R16 91V	Rim 16x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	29 psi
225/50R16 92W	Rim 16x7 ET46 ~~5x120~~	29 psi
225/50R16 92W	Rim 16x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	29 psi
205/50R17 93W	Rim 17x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/45R17 91W	Rim 17x8 ET47 ~~5x120~~	29 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 320Cd +1 variant 148 hp · M47D20 I4 · Diesel 205/55R16 91V 9 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 320Ci

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 size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/55R16 91V	Rim 16x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	29 psi
195/65R15 91H	Rim 15x6.5 ET42 ~~5x120~~	28 psi
205/60R15 91V	Rim 15x6.5 ET42 ~~5x120~~	28 psi
225/50R16 92W	Rim 16x7 ET46 ~~5x120~~	29 psi
225/50R16 92W	Rim 16x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	29 psi
205/50R17 93W	Rim 17x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/45R17 91W	Rim 17x8.5 ET50 ~~5x120~~	29 psi
225/45R17 91W	Rim 17x8 ET47 ~~5x120~~	29 psi
225/40R18 91Y	Rim 18x8.5 ET50 ~~5x120~~	29 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 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 size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/55R16 91V	Rim 16x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
195/65R15 91H	Rim 15x6.5 ET42 ~~5x120~~	28 psi
205/60R15 91V	Rim 15x6.5 ET42 ~~5x120~~	28 psi
225/50R16 92W	Rim 16x7 ET46 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/50R16 92W	Rim 16x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
205/50R17 93W	Rim 17x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	35 psi
225/45R17 91W	Rim 17x8.5 ET50 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/45R17 91W	Rim 17x8 ET47 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/40R18 91Y	Rim 18x8.5 ET50 ~~5x120~~	35 psi

3 Series 330Cd 201 hp · M57D30 I6 · Diesel 205/55R16 91V 7 fitments

Generation: E46 Facelift · 2001–2007
Market: Europe
Power: 201 hp
Engine: M57D30 I6, 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 size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/55R16 91V	Rim 16x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	30 psi
225/50R16 92W	Rim 16x7 ET46 ~~5x120~~	29 psi
225/50R16 92W	Rim 16x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	29 psi
205/50R17 93W	Rim 17x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	38 psi
225/45R17 91W	Rim 17x8.5 ET50 ~~5x120~~	35 psi
225/45R17 91W	Rim 17x8 ET47 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/40R18 91Y	Rim 18x8.5 ET50 ~~5x120~~	38 psi

3 Series 330Ci 228 hp · 3.0L M54B30 I6 205/50R17 93W 4 fitments

Generation: E46 Facelift · 2001–2007
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 size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/50R17 93W	Rim 17x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	35 psi
225/45R17 91W	Rim 17x8.5 ET50 ~~5x120~~	35 psi
225/45R17 91W	Rim 17x8 ET47 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/40R18 91Y	Rim 18x8.5 ET50 ~~5x120~~	38 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 330xi 228 hp · 3.0L M54B30 I6 205/50R17 93W 4 fitments

Generation: E46 Facelift · 2001–2007
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 size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/50R17 93W	Rim 17x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	35 psi
225/45R17 91W	Rim 17x8.5 ET50 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/45R17 91W	Rim 17x8 ET47 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/40R18 91Y	Rim 18x8.5 ET50 ~~5x120~~	35 psi

Japan

4 trims

3 Series 318Ci (GH-BX20) 148 hp · N42B20A I4 205/55R16 91V 3 fitments

Generation: E46 Facelift · 2001–2007
Market: Japan
Power: 148 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 size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/55R16 91V	Rim 16x7 ET46 ~~5x120~~	29 psi
205/55R16 91V	Rim 16x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	29 psi
225/45R17 91W	Rim 17x8.5 ET50 ~~5x120~~	29 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 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 size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/55R16 91V	Rim 16x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	30 psi
225/45R17 91W	Rim 17x8.5 ET50 ~~5x120~~	30 psi
225/40R18 91Y	Rim 18x8.5 ET50 ~~5x120~~	30 psi
195/65R15 91H	Rim 15x6.5 ET42 ~~5x120~~	28 psi
225/50R16 92W	Rim 16x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	30 psi

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 size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/55R16 91V	Rim 16x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
225/45R17 91W	Rim 17x8.5 ET50 ~~5x120~~	32 psi

3 Series 330Ci (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 size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/45R17 91W	Rim 17x8 ET47 ~~5x120~~	32 psi
205/50R17 93W	Rim 17x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	35 psi
225/45R17 91W	Rim 17x8.5 ET50 ~~5x120~~	35 psi
225/40R18 91Y	Rim 18x8.5 ET50 ~~5x120~~	38 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.

USA

2 trims

3 Series 325Ci 184 hp · 2.5L I6 225/45R17 / 245/40R17 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 · 225/45R17 Check price on Amazon · 245/40R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET41 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
Front225/45R17	Rim 17x7.5 ET41 ~~5x120~~	30 psi
Rear245/40R17	Rim 17x8.5 ET50 ~~5x120~~	35 psi
Front225/40R18 88Y	Rim 18x8 ET47 ~~5x120~~	30 psi
Rear255/35R18 90Y	Rim 18x8.5 ET50 ~~5x120~~	35 psi
205/55R16 91H	Rim 16x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	30 psi
225/45R17 91W	Rim 17x8 ET47 ~~5x120~~	30 psi
205/50R17 93V	Rim 17x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	30 psi

3 Series 330Ci 225 hp · 3.0L I6 225/45R17 91Y / 245/40R17 91Y 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 · 225/45R17 Check price on Amazon · 245/40R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET41 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
Front225/45R17 91Y	Rim 17x7.5 ET41 ~~5x120~~	33 psi
Rear245/40R17 91Y	Rim 17x8.5 ET50 ~~5x120~~	38 psi
Front225/40R18 88Y	Rim 18x8 ET47 ~~5x120~~	29 psi
Rear255/35R18 90Y	Rim 18x8.5 ET50 ~~5x120~~	35 psi
205/50R17 93V	Rim 17x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	33 psi
205/55R16 91H	Rim 16x7 ET47 ~~5x120~~	29 psi
225/45R17 91W	Rim 17x8 ET47 ~~5x120~~	32 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.