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2008 BMW 3 Series tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 2008 trim.

Tires for the 2008 BMW 3 Series

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

  1. 225/45R17 Best-rated standard on 29 trims · optional on 35 · Europe, Japan, USA, Canada
    Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17
  2. 205/55R16 Best-rated standard on 25 trims · optional on 3 · Europe, Japan, USA, Canada
    Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16
  3. 225/50R16 Best-rated standard on 7 trims · optional on 20 · Europe, Japan, Canada
    Check price on Amazon · 225/50R16

Also listed: 225/45R17 + 255/40R17 225/35R19 + 255/30R19 225/40R18 225/35R19 225/40R18 + 255/35R18

Best tires for the 2008 BMW 3 Series

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Trims sold in 2008
64
Generation
V (E90, E91, E92, E93) sold in 4 market versions
Best tires for the 2008 BMW 3 Series

64 trims sold in 2008

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)

2005–2013 64 trims

Europe

41 trims
3 Series 316i 114 hp · 1.6L N45B16 I4 205/55R16 91V 5 fitments
Generation
E90/E91/E92/E93 LCI · 2008–2013
Market
Europe
Power
114 hp
Engine
1.6L 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET31 5x12032 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x7 ET31 5x12032 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x7 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91HRim 17x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/35R19 88YRim 19x9 ET39 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). ET31 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

3 Series 318d +6 variants 141 hp · N47D20 I4 · Diesel 205/55R16 91V 10 fitments

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

Generation
E90/E91/E92/E93 LCI · 2008–2013
Market
Europe
Power
141 hp
Engine
N47D20 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET31 5x12032 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET34 5x12032 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x7 ET31 5x12032 psi
225/50R16 92YRim 16x7 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8.5 ET37 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91HRim 17x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/40R18 88YRim 18x8.5 ET37 5x12030 psi
225/40R18 88YRim 18x8.5 ET39 5x12030 psi
225/35R19 88YRim 19x9 ET39 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). ET31 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 325d +7 variants 201 hp · N57D30 I6 · Diesel 225/45R17 91Y 6 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 330d, 330d xDrive, 330i, 330i xDrive, 335d, 335i, 335i xDrive

Generation
E90/E91/E92/E93 LCI · 2008–2013
Market
Europe
Power
201 hp
Engine
N57D30 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8.5 ET37 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91HRim 17x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/40R18 88YRim 18x8.5 ET37 5x12030 psi
225/40R18 88YRim 18x8.5 ET39 5x12030 psi
225/35R19 88YRim 19x9 ET39 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). ET34 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 325i +1 variant 215 hp · 2.5L N53B30 I6 205/55R16 91V 9 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 325i xDrive

Generation
E90/E91/E92/E93 LCI · 2008–2013
Market
Europe
Power
215 hp
Engine
2.5L N53B30 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET34 5x12032 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x7 ET31 5x12032 psi
225/50R16 92YRim 16x7 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8.5 ET37 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91HRim 17x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/40R18 88YRim 18x8.5 ET37 5x12030 psi
225/40R18 88YRim 18x8.5 ET39 5x12030 psi
225/35R19 88YRim 19x9 ET39 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). ET34 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 316i 114 hp · N45B16 I4 225/35R19 88Y / 255/30R19 91Y 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 · 225/35R19 Check price on Amazon · 255/30R19 Wheels 19x8 ET37 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front225/35R19 88YRim 19x8 ET37 5x12032 psi
Rear255/30R19 91YRim 19x9 ET39 5x12038 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET31 5x12032 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x7 ET31 5x12032 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x7 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91HRim 17x8 ET34 5x12032 psi

How to read 88Y: 88 is the load index (up to 1,235 lb / 560 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.

3 Series 318d +7 variants 141 hp · N47D20 I4 · Diesel 205/55R16 91V 9 fitments

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

Generation
E90/E91/E92/E93 · 2005–2010
Market
Europe
Power
141 hp
Engine
N47D20 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET31 5x12032 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET34 5x12032 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x7 ET31 5x12032 psi
225/50R16 92YRim 16x7 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8.5 ET37 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91HRim 17x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/40R18 88YRim 18x8.5 ET37 5x12030 psi
225/35R19 88YRim 19x9 ET39 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). ET31 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/40R18 88YRim 18x8.5 ET37 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). ET34 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 325d +10 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8.5 ET37 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91HRim 17x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/40R18 88YRim 18x8.5 ET37 5x12030 psi
225/35R19 88YRim 19x9 ET39 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). ET34 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 325i +1 variant 215 hp · 2.5L N53B30 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 N53B30 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET34 5x12032 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x7 ET31 5x12032 psi
225/50R16 92YRim 16x7 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8.5 ET37 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91HRim 17x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/40R18 88YRim 18x8.5 ET37 5x12030 psi
225/35R19 88YRim 19x9 ET39 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). ET34 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Japan

18 trims
3 Series 320i (ABA-VA20) 148 hp · N46B20B I4 205/55R16 91V 3 fitments
Generation
E90/E91/E92/E93 LCI · 2008–2013
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 ET31 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET31 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8.5 ET37 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8 ET34 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). ET31 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 320i (ABA-VR20) 148 hp · N46B20B I4 205/55R16 91V 2 fitments
Generation
E90/E91/E92/E93 LCI · 2008–2013
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 ET31 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET31 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8.5 ET37 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). ET31 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

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

Same tires and wheels on: 325i (ABA-VS25), 325i xDrive (ABA-VF25)

Generation
E90/E91/E92/E93 LCI · 2008–2013
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 ET31 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R16 92YRim 16x7 ET31 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8.5 ET37 5x12032 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). ET31 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 335i (ABA-VB35) +3 variants 302 hp · N54B30A I6 225/45R17 91Y 2 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 335i (ABA-VS35)

Generation
E90/E91/E92/E93 LCI · 2008–2013
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 ET34 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8.5 ET37 5x12032 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 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8.5 ET37 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). ET34 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8.5 ET37 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). ET34 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 320i (ABA-WA20) 154 hp · N46B20B I4 225/45R17 91Y 2 fitments
Generation
E90/E91/E92/E93 · 2005–2010
Market
Japan
Power
154 hp
Engine
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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/40R18 88YRim 18x8.5 ET37 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). ET34 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 323i (ABA-VB23) 188 hp · N52B25A I6 225/50R16 92Y 3 fitments
Generation
E90/E91/E92/E93 · 2005–2010
Market
Japan
Power
188 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R16 92YRim 16x7 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8.5 ET37 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8 ET34 5x12032 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) +2 variants 215 hp · N52B25A I6 225/50R16 92Y 2 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 325i (ABA-VS25), 325xi (ABA-VF25)

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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R16 92YRim 16x7 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8.5 ET37 5x12032 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 335i (ABA-WB35) +1 variant 302 hp · N54B30A I6 225/45R17 91Y 2 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 335i (ABA-WL35)

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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8.5 ET37 5x12032 psi
225/40R18 88YRim 18x8.5 ET37 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). ET37 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

4 trims
3 Series 328i 230 hp · 3.0L I6 225/45R17 91V / 255/40R17 94V 4 fitments
Generation
E90/E91/E92/E93 · 2005–2010
Market
USA
Power
230 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 · 255/40R17 Wheels 17x8 ET34 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front225/45R17 91VRim 17x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
Rear255/40R17 94VRim 17x8.5 ET37 5x12036 psi
Front225/40R18 88WRim 18x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
Rear255/35R18 90WRim 18x8.5 ET37 5x12036 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x7 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91HRim 17x8 ET34 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). ET34 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 328xi 230 hp · 3.0L I6 225/45R17 91V / 255/40R17 94V 4 fitments
Generation
E90/E91/E92/E93 · 2005–2010
Market
USA
Power
230 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 · 255/40R17 Wheels 17x8 ET34 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front225/45R17 91VRim 17x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
Rear255/40R17 94VRim 17x8.5 ET37 5x12036 psi
Front225/40R18 88WRim 18x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
Rear255/35R18 90WRim 18x8.5 ET37 5x12036 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x7 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91VRim 17x8 ET34 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). ET34 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 335i 300 hp · 3.0L I6 225/45R17 91H 4 fitments
Generation
E90/E91/E92/E93 · 2005–2010
Market
USA
Power
300 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R17 91HRim 17x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91VRim 17x8.5 ET37 5x12032 psi
225/40R18 88WRim 18x8.5 ET37 5x12032 psi
225/35R19 88YRim 19x9 ET39 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). ET34 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 335xi 300 hp · 3.0L I6 225/45R17 91H 3 fitments
Generation
E90/E91/E92/E93 · 2005–2010
Market
USA
Power
300 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R17 91HRim 17x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91VRim 17x8.5 ET37 5x12032 psi
225/40R18 88WRim 18x8.5 ET37 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). ET34 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x7 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/50R16 92VRim 16x7 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91VRim 17x8.5 ET37 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91HRim 17x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/40R18 88WRim 18x8.5 ET37 5x12032 psi
225/35R19 88YRim 19x9 ET39 5x12035 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.

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 2008
64
Generation
V (E90, E91, E92, E93) sold in 4 market versions
Other years
All years (1975–2026)
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