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2013 BMW 3 Series tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 2013 trim.

Tires for the 2013 BMW 3 Series

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

  1. 225/50R17 Best-rated standard on 15 trims · optional on 16 · Europe, Japan, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 225/50R17
  2. 205/60R16 Best-rated standard on 13 trims · optional on 12 · Europe, Japan
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  3. 225/55R17 Best-rated standard on 13 trims · Europe, Japan
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Also listed: 225/45R17 205/55R16 225/45R18 225/45R17 + 255/40R17 225/40R18 225/45R18 + 255/40R18 225/40R19 225/55R16 225/35R20 225/35R19 225/50R18 225/45R19 225/50R16 225/40R18 + 255/35R18 225/35R19 + 255/30R19

Best tires for the 2013 BMW 3 Series

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Trims sold in 2013
65
Generations
VI (F30, F31, F34)V (E90, E91, E92, E93) sold in 3 market versions
Best tires for the 2013 BMW 3 Series

65 trims sold in 2013

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 VI (F30, F31, F34)

2011–2016 45 trims

Europe

29 trims
3 Series 316d +2 variants 114 hp · N47D20 I4 · Diesel 205/60R16 92W 12 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 318d, 318d xDrive

Generation
F30/F31/F34 · 2011–2016
Market
Europe
Power
114 hp
Engine
N47D20 I4, Diesel
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 205/60R16 Wheels 16x7 ET31 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/60R16 92WRim 16x7 ET31 5x12032 psi
205/60R16 92HRim 16x7 ET31 5x12032 psi
225/55R16 95VRim 16x7.5 ET37 5x12029 psi
225/55R16 95HRim 16x7.5 ET37 5x12029 psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x12029 psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x8.5 ET47 5x12029 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x12029 psi
225/45R18 91YRim 18x8 ET34 5x12029 psi
225/45R18 91YRim 18x8.5 ET47 5x12029 psi
225/45R18 91VRim 18x8 ET34 5x12029 psi
225/40R19 89YRim 19x8.5 ET47 5x12029 psi
225/35R20 90YRim 20x8.5 ET47 5x12032 psi

How to read 92W: 92 is the load index (up to 1,389 lb / 630 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET31 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 316i 134 hp · 1.6L N13B16 I4 205/60R16 92W 12 fitments
Generation
F30/F31/F34 · 2011–2016
Market
Europe
Power
134 hp
Engine
1.6L N13B16 I4, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 205/60R16 Wheels 16x7 ET31 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/60R16 92WRim 16x7 ET31 5x12029 psi
205/60R16 92HRim 16x7 ET31 5x12029 psi
225/55R16 95VRim 16x7.5 ET37 5x12029 psi
225/55R16 95HRim 16x7.5 ET37 5x12029 psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x12029 psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x8.5 ET47 5x12029 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x12029 psi
225/45R18 91YRim 18x8 ET34 5x12029 psi
225/45R18 91YRim 18x8.5 ET47 5x12029 psi
225/45R18 91VRim 18x8 ET34 5x12029 psi
225/40R19 89YRim 19x8.5 ET47 5x12029 psi
225/35R20 90YRim 20x8.5 ET47 5x12032 psi

How to read 92W: 92 is the load index (up to 1,389 lb / 630 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET31 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 320d +5 variants 161 hp · 2.0L N47D20 I4 · Diesel 205/60R16 92W 12 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 320d xDrive, 320i, 320i xDrive

Generation
F30/F31/F34 · 2011–2016
Market
Europe
Power
161 hp
Engine
2.0L N47D20 I4, Diesel
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 205/60R16 Wheels 16x7 ET31 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/60R16 92WRim 16x7 ET31 5x12032 psi
205/60R16 92HRim 16x7 ET31 5x12032 psi
225/55R16 95VRim 16x7.5 ET37 5x12029 psi
225/55R16 95HRim 16x7.5 ET37 5x12029 psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x12029 psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x8.5 ET47 5x12029 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x12032 psi
225/45R18 91YRim 18x8 ET34 5x12029 psi
225/45R18 91YRim 18x8.5 ET47 5x12029 psi
225/45R18 91VRim 18x8 ET34 5x12029 psi
225/40R19 89YRim 19x8.5 ET47 5x12032 psi
225/35R20 90YRim 20x8.5 ET47 5x12035 psi

How to read 92W: 92 is the load index (up to 1,389 lb / 630 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET31 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 325d +2 variants 215 hp · N47D20 I4 · Diesel 225/50R17 94W 10 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 328i, 328i xDrive

Generation
F30/F31/F34 · 2011–2016
Market
Europe
Power
215 hp
Engine
N47D20 I4, Diesel
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/50R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET37 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x12032 psi
205/60R16 92HRim 16x7 ET31 5x12032 psi
225/55R16 95HRim 16x7.5 ET37 5x12032 psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x8.5 ET47 5x12032 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x12032 psi
225/45R18 91YRim 18x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/45R18 91YRim 18x8.5 ET47 5x12032 psi
225/45R18 91VRim 18x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/40R19 89YRim 19x8.5 ET47 5x12035 psi
225/35R20 90YRim 20x8.5 ET47 5x12038 psi

How to read 94W: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET37 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 330d +2 variants 255 hp · N57D30 I6 · Diesel 225/50R17 94W 10 fitments

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

Generation
F30/F31/F34 · 2011–2016
Market
Europe
Power
255 hp
Engine
N57D30 I6, Diesel
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/50R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET37 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x12035 psi
205/60R16 92HRim 16x7 ET31 5x12035 psi
225/55R16 95HRim 16x7.5 ET37 5x12035 psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x8.5 ET47 5x12035 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x12035 psi
225/45R18 91YRim 18x8 ET34 5x12035 psi
225/45R18 91YRim 18x8.5 ET47 5x12035 psi
225/45R18 91VRim 18x8 ET34 5x12035 psi
225/40R19 89YRim 19x8.5 ET47 5x12038 psi
225/35R20 90YRim 20x8.5 ET47 5x12041 psi

How to read 94W: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET37 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 335i +2 variants 302 hp · 3.0L N55B30 I6 225/50R17 94W 10 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 335i xDrive, ActiveHybrid 3

Generation
F30/F31/F34 · 2011–2016
Market
Europe
Power
302 hp
Engine
3.0L N55B30 I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/50R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET37 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x12035 psi
205/60R16 92HRim 16x7 ET31 5x12035 psi
225/55R16 95HRim 16x7.5 ET37 5x12035 psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x8.5 ET47 5x12035 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x12035 psi
225/45R18 91YRim 18x8 ET34 5x12035 psi
225/45R18 91YRim 18x8.5 ET47 5x12035 psi
225/45R18 91VRim 18x8 ET34 5x12035 psi
225/40R19 89YRim 19x8.5 ET47 5x12035 psi
225/35R20 90YRim 20x8.5 ET47 5x12038 psi

How to read 94W: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET37 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series GT 318d +9 variants 141 hp · N47D20 I4 · Diesel 225/55R17 97V 6 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: GT 320d, GT 320d xDrive, GT 320i, GT 320i xDrive, GT 325d, GT 328i, GT 328i xDrive, GT 335i, GT 335i xDrive

Generation
F30/F31/F34 · 2011–2016
Market
Europe
Power
141 hp
Engine
N47D20 I4, Diesel
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R17 Wheels 17x8 ET34 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R17 97VRim 17x8 ET34 5x12029 psi
225/55R17 97HRim 17x8 ET34 5x12029 psi
225/50R18 95VRim 18x8 ET34 5x12029 psi
225/50R18 95VRim 18x9 ET42 5x12029 psi
225/50R18 99VRim 18x8 ET34 5x12029 psi
225/45R19 92WRim 19x9 ET42 5x12029 psi

How to read 97V: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 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

9 trims
3 Series 320d (LDA-3D20) +2 variants 181 hp · N47D20C I4 · Diesel 205/60R16 92W 12 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 320i (DBA-3B20), 320i xDrive (DBA-3B20)

Generation
F30/F31/F34 · 2011–2016
Market
Japan
Power
181 hp
Engine
N47D20C I4, Diesel
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 205/60R16 Wheels 16x7 ET31 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/60R16 92WRim 16x7 ET31 5x12032 psi
205/60R16 92HRim 16x7 ET31 5x12032 psi
225/55R16 95VRim 16x7.5 ET37 5x12029 psi
225/55R16 95HRim 16x7.5 ET37 5x12029 psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x12029 psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x8.5 ET47 5x12029 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x12032 psi
225/45R18 91YRim 18x8 ET34 5x12029 psi
225/45R18 91YRim 18x8.5 ET47 5x12029 psi
225/45R18 91VRim 18x8 ET34 5x12029 psi
225/40R19 89YRim 19x8.5 ET47 5x12032 psi
225/35R20 90YRim 20x8.5 ET47 5x12035 psi

How to read 92W: 92 is the load index (up to 1,389 lb / 630 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET31 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 328i (DBA-3A20) 241 hp · N20B20A I4 225/50R17 94W 10 fitments
Generation
F30/F31/F34 · 2011–2016
Market
Japan
Power
241 hp
Engine
N20B20A I4, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/50R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET37 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x12032 psi
205/60R16 92HRim 16x7 ET31 5x12032 psi
225/55R16 95HRim 16x7.5 ET37 5x12032 psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x8.5 ET47 5x12032 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x12032 psi
225/45R18 91YRim 18x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/45R18 91YRim 18x8.5 ET47 5x12032 psi
225/45R18 91VRim 18x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/40R19 89YRim 19x8.5 ET47 5x12035 psi
225/35R20 90YRim 20x8.5 ET47 5x12038 psi

How to read 94W: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET37 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 335i (DBA-3A30) +1 variant 302 hp · N55B30A I6 225/50R17 94W 10 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: ActiveHybrid 3 (DAA-3F30)

Generation
F30/F31/F34 · 2011–2016
Market
Japan
Power
302 hp
Engine
N55B30A I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/50R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET37 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x12035 psi
205/60R16 92HRim 16x7 ET31 5x12035 psi
225/55R16 95HRim 16x7.5 ET37 5x12035 psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x8.5 ET47 5x12035 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x12035 psi
225/45R18 91YRim 18x8 ET34 5x12035 psi
225/45R18 91YRim 18x8.5 ET47 5x12035 psi
225/45R18 91VRim 18x8 ET34 5x12035 psi
225/40R19 89YRim 19x8.5 ET47 5x12035 psi
225/35R20 90YRim 20x8.5 ET47 5x12038 psi

How to read 94W: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET37 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series GT 320i (DBA-3X20) +2 variants 181 hp · N20B20B I4 225/55R17 97V 6 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: GT 328i (DBA-3X28), GT 335i (DBA-3X30)

Generation
F30/F31/F34 · 2011–2016
Market
Japan
Power
181 hp
Engine
N20B20B I4, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R17 Wheels 17x8 ET34 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R17 97VRim 17x8 ET34 5x12029 psi
225/55R17 97HRim 17x8 ET34 5x12029 psi
225/50R18 95VRim 18x8 ET34 5x12029 psi
225/50R18 95VRim 18x9 ET42 5x12029 psi
225/50R18 99VRim 18x8 ET34 5x12029 psi
225/45R19 92WRim 19x9 ET42 5x12029 psi

How to read 97V: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 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.

USA

7 trims
3 Series 320i 180 hp · 2.0L I4 225/45R18 91Y / 255/40R18 95Y 3 fitments
Generation
F30/F31/F34 · 2011–2016
Market
USA
Power
180 hp
Engine
2.0L I4, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R18 Check price on Amazon · 255/40R18 Wheels 18x8 ET34 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front225/45R18 91YRim 18x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
Rear255/40R18 95YRim 18x8.5 ET47 5x12036 psi
225/50R17 94VRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x12032 psi
225/45R18 91VRim 18x8 ET34 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 xDrive 180 hp · 2.0L I4 225/50R17 94V 3 fitments
Generation
F30/F31/F34 · 2011–2016
Market
USA
Power
180 hp
Engine
2.0L I4, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/50R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET37 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 94VRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x12032 psi
225/45R18 91VRim 18x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/45R18 91YRim 18x8.5 ET47 5x12032 psi

How to read 94V: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET37 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 328i +1 variant 240 hp · 2.0L I4 225/50R17 94V 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 328i xDrive

Generation
F30/F31/F34 · 2011–2016
Market
USA
Power
240 hp
Engine
2.0L I4, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/50R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET37 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 94VRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x12032 psi
225/45R18 91VRim 18x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/45R18 91YRim 18x8.5 ET47 5x12032 psi
225/40R19 89YRim 19x8.5 ET47 5x12032 psi

How to read 94V: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET37 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 335i +1 variant 300 hp · 3.0L I6 225/45R18 91Y 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 335i xDrive

Generation
F30/F31/F34 · 2011–2016
Market
USA
Power
300 hp
Engine
3.0L I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R18 Wheels 18x8 ET34 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R18 91YRim 18x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/50R17 94VRim 17x7.5 ET37 5x12032 psi
225/45R18 91YRim 18x8.5 ET47 5x12032 psi
225/40R19 89YRim 19x8.5 ET47 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 ActiveHybrid 3 335 hp · 3.0L I6 · Hybrid 225/45R18 91Y 3 fitments
Generation
F30/F31/F34 · 2011–2016
Market
USA
Power
335 hp
Engine
3.0L I6, Hybrid
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R18 Wheels 18x8 ET34 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R18 91YRim 18x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/45R18 91YRim 18x8.5 ET47 5x12032 psi
225/40R19 89YRim 19x8.5 ET47 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.

BMW 3 Series V (E90, E91, E92, E93)

2008–2013 20 trims

Europe

15 trims
3 Series 318i 141 hp · N43B20 I4 225/45R17 91Y / 255/40R17 94Y 10 fitments
Generation
E90/E91/E92/E93 LCI · 2008–2013
Market
Europe
Power
141 hp
Engine
N43B20 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 · 255/40R17 Wheels 17x8 ET34 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front225/45R17 91YRim 17x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
Rear255/40R17 94YRim 17x8.5 ET37 5x12038 psi
Front225/40R18 88YRim 18x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
Rear255/35R18 90YRim 18x8.5 ET37 5x12038 psi
Front225/40R18 88YRim 18x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
Rear255/35R18 90YRim 18x8.5 ET39 5x12038 psi
Front225/35R19 88YRim 19x8 ET37 5x12032 psi
Rear255/30R19 91YRim 19x9 ET39 5x12038 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 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91HRim 17x8 ET34 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 320d +3 variants 181 hp · 2.0L N47D20 I4 · Diesel 205/55R16 91V 10 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 320d xDrive, 320i

Generation
E90/E91/E92/E93 LCI · 2008–2013
Market
Europe
Power
181 hp
Engine
2.0L 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.

USA

5 trims
3 Series 328i +1 variant 230 hp · 3.0L I6 225/45R17 91V / 255/40R17 94V 6 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 328i xDrive

Generation
E90/E91/E92/E93 LCI · 2008–2013
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 ET39 5x12036 psi
Front225/45R17 91VRim 17x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
Rear255/40R17 94VRim 17x8.5 ET37 5x12038 psi
Front225/40R18 88WRim 18x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
Rear255/35R18 90WRim 18x8.5 ET39 5x12036 psi
Front225/40R18 88WRim 18x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
Rear255/35R18 90WRim 18x8.5 ET37 5x12036 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x7 ET31 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 335i 300 hp · 3.0L I6 225/45R17 91H 6 fitments
Generation
E90/E91/E92/E93 LCI · 2008–2013
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 ET39 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91VRim 17x8.5 ET37 5x12032 psi
225/40R18 88WRim 18x8.5 ET39 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 335i xDrive 300 hp · 3.0L I6 225/45R17 91H 5 fitments
Generation
E90/E91/E92/E93 LCI · 2008–2013
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 ET39 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91VRim 17x8.5 ET37 5x12032 psi
225/40R18 88WRim 18x8.5 ET39 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.

3 Series 335is 320 hp · 3.0L I6 225/40R18 88Y 6 fitments
Generation
E90/E91/E92/E93 LCI · 2008–2013
Market
USA
Power
320 hp
Engine
3.0L I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/40R18 Wheels 18x8.5 ET37 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/40R18 88YRim 18x8.5 ET37 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91HRim 17x8 ET34 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91VRim 17x8.5 ET39 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91VRim 17x8.5 ET37 5x12032 psi
225/40R18 88WRim 18x8.5 ET39 5x12032 psi
225/35R19 88YRim 19x9 ET39 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.

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 2013
65
Generations
VI (F30, F31, F34)V (E90, E91, E92, E93) sold in 3 market versions
Other years
All years (1975–2026)
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