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2021 BMW 3 Series tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 2021 trim.

Tires for the 2021 BMW 3 Series

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

  1. 225/45R18 Best-rated standard on 18 trims · optional on 24 · Europe, Japan, China, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 225/45R18
  2. 225/50R17 Best-rated standard on 13 trims · optional on 29 · Europe, Japan, China, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 225/50R17
  3. 205/60R16 Best-rated standard on 8 trims · optional on 8 · Europe, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 205/60R16

Also listed: 225/45R18 + 255/40R18 225/40R19 225/35R20 225/40R19 + 255/35R19 225/35R20 + 255/30R20

Best tires for the 2021 BMW 3 Series

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Trims sold in 2021
42
Generation
VII (G20, G21, G28) sold in 4 market versions
Best tires for the 2021 BMW 3 Series

42 trims sold in 2021

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 VII (G20, G21, G28)

2018–2023 42 trims

Europe

19 trims
3 Series 316d 121 hp · 2.0L I4 · Diesel 225/45R18 95Y / 255/40R18 99Y 10 fitments
Generation
G20/G21 · 2018–2023
Market
Europe
Power
121 hp
Engine
2.0L I4, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R18 Check price on Amazon · 255/40R18 Wheels 18x7.5 ET25 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front225/45R18 95YRim 18x7.5 ET25 5x112–
Rear255/40R18 99YRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x112–
Front225/45R18 95VRim 18x7.5 ET25 5x112–
Rear255/40R18 99VRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x112–
Front225/40R19 93YRim 19x8 ET27 5x112–
Rear255/35R19 96YRim 19x8.5 ET40 5x112–
Front225/35R20 90YRim 20x8 ET27 5x112–
Rear255/30R20 92YRim 20x8.5 ET40 5x112–
205/60R16 96WRim 16x6.5 ET22 5x112–
205/60R16 96HRim 16x6.5 ET22 5x112–
225/50R17 98YRim 17x7.5 ET30 5x112–
225/50R17 98HRim 17x7.5 ET30 5x112–
225/45R18 95YRim 18x7.5 ET25 5x112–
225/45R18 95HRim 18x7.5 ET25 5x112–

How to read 95Y: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET25 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 +3 variants 148 hp · 2.0L B47D20B I4 · Diesel 205/60R16 96W 10 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 318i, 320i, 320i xDrive

Generation
G20/G21 · 2018–2023
Market
Europe
Power
148 hp
Engine
2.0L B47D20B I4, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 205/60R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET22 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/60R16 96WRim 16x6.5 ET22 5x112–
205/60R16 96HRim 16x6.5 ET22 5x112–
225/50R17 98YRim 17x7.5 ET30 5x112–
225/50R17 98HRim 17x7.5 ET30 5x112–
225/45R18 95YRim 18x7.5 ET25 5x112–
225/45R18 95YRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/45R18 95HRim 18x7.5 ET25 5x112–
225/45R18 95VRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/40R19 93YRim 19x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/35R20 90YRim 20x8.5 ET40 5x112–

How to read 96W: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET22 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 320d +4 variants 188 hp · 2.0L B47D20B I4 · Diesel 225/50R17 98Y 9 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 320d xDrive, 330d, 330d xDrive

Generation
G20/G21 · 2018–2023
Market
Europe
Power
188 hp
Engine
2.0L B47D20B I4, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/50R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET30 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 98YRim 17x7.5 ET30 5x112–
205/60R16 96HRim 16x6.5 ET22 5x112–
225/50R17 98HRim 17x7.5 ET30 5x112–
225/45R18 95YRim 18x7.5 ET25 5x112–
225/45R18 95YRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/45R18 95HRim 18x7.5 ET25 5x112–
225/45R18 95VRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/40R19 93YRim 19x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/35R20 90YRim 20x8.5 ET40 5x112–

How to read 98Y: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET30 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 320e +5 variants 201 hp · 2.0L I4 · Hybrid 225/50R17 98Y 8 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 320e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 330i, 330i xDrive

Generation
G20/G21 · 2018–2023
Market
Europe
Power
201 hp
Engine
2.0L I4, Hybrid
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/50R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET30 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 98YRim 17x7.5 ET30 5x112–
225/50R17 98HRim 17x7.5 ET30 5x112–
225/45R18 95YRim 18x7.5 ET25 5x112–
225/45R18 95YRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/45R18 95HRim 18x7.5 ET25 5x112–
225/45R18 95VRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/40R19 93YRim 19x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/35R20 90YRim 20x8.5 ET40 5x112–

How to read 98Y: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET30 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series M340d xDrive +1 variant 335 hp · 3.0L B57D30 I6 · Hybrid 225/45R18 95Y 6 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: M340i xDrive

Generation
G20/G21 · 2018–2023
Market
Europe
Power
335 hp
Engine
3.0L B57D30 I6, Hybrid
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R18 Wheels 18x8.5 ET40 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R18 95YRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/50R17 98HRim 17x7.5 ET30 5x112–
225/45R18 95HRim 18x7.5 ET25 5x112–
225/45R18 95VRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/40R19 93YRim 19x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/35R20 90YRim 20x8.5 ET40 5x112–

How to read 95Y: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series M340i xDrive 382 hp · 3.0L B58B30B I6 225/45R18 95Y 6 fitments
Generation
G20/G21 · 2018–2023
Market
Europe
Power
382 hp
Engine
3.0L B58B30B I6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R18 Wheels 18x8.5 ET40 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R18 95YRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/40R19 93YRim 19x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/50R17 98HRim 17x7.5 ET30 5x112–
225/45R18 95HRim 18x7.5 ET25 5x112–
225/45R18 95VRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/35R20 90YRim 20x8.5 ET40 5x112–

How to read 95Y: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Japan

10 trims
3 Series 318i (3BA-5F20) +3 variants 181 hp · 2.0L B48B20A I4 205/60R16 96W 10 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 318i (3BA-6K20), 320i (3BA-5F20), 320i (3BA-6K20)

Generation
G20/G21 · 2018–2023
Market
Japan
Power
181 hp
Engine
2.0L B48B20A I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 205/60R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET22 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/60R16 96WRim 16x6.5 ET22 5x112–
205/60R16 96HRim 16x6.5 ET22 5x112–
225/50R17 98YRim 17x7.5 ET30 5x112–
225/50R17 98HRim 17x7.5 ET30 5x112–
225/45R18 95YRim 18x7.5 ET25 5x112–
225/45R18 95YRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/45R18 95HRim 18x7.5 ET25 5x112–
225/45R18 95VRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/40R19 93YRim 19x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/35R20 90YRim 20x8.5 ET40 5x112–

How to read 96W: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET22 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 320d xDrive (3DA-5V20) +1 variant 188 hp · B47D20B I4 · Diesel 225/50R17 98Y 9 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 320d xDrive (3DA-6L20)

Generation
G20/G21 · 2018–2023
Market
Japan
Power
188 hp
Engine
B47D20B I4, Diesel
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/50R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET30 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 98YRim 17x7.5 ET30 5x112–
205/60R16 96HRim 16x6.5 ET22 5x112–
225/50R17 98HRim 17x7.5 ET30 5x112–
225/45R18 95YRim 18x7.5 ET25 5x112–
225/45R18 95YRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/45R18 95HRim 18x7.5 ET25 5x112–
225/45R18 95VRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/40R19 93YRim 19x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/35R20 90YRim 20x8.5 ET40 5x112–

How to read 98Y: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET30 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 330e (3LA-5X20) +1 variant 288 hp · B48B20B I4 · Hybrid 225/45R18 95Y 8 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 330i (3BA-5F20)

Generation
G20/G21 · 2018–2023
Market
Japan
Power
288 hp
Engine
B48B20B I4, Hybrid
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R18 Wheels 18x8.5 ET40 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R18 95YRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/50R17 98YRim 17x7.5 ET30 5x112–
225/50R17 98HRim 17x7.5 ET30 5x112–
225/45R18 95YRim 18x7.5 ET25 5x112–
225/45R18 95HRim 18x7.5 ET25 5x112–
225/45R18 95VRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/40R19 93YRim 19x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/35R20 90YRim 20x8.5 ET40 5x112–

How to read 95Y: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series M340i xDrive (3BA-5U30) +1 variant 382 hp · B58B30B I6 225/45R18 95Y 6 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: M340i xDrive (3BA-6N30)

Generation
G20/G21 · 2018–2023
Market
Japan
Power
382 hp
Engine
B58B30B I6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R18 Wheels 18x8.5 ET40 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R18 95YRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/50R17 98HRim 17x7.5 ET30 5x112–
225/45R18 95HRim 18x7.5 ET25 5x112–
225/45R18 95VRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/40R19 93YRim 19x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/35R20 90YRim 20x8.5 ET40 5x112–

How to read 95Y: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

China

7 trims
3 Series 320i +5 variants 154 hp · 2.0L I4 225/45R18 95Y 8 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 320Li, 325i, 325Li, 330i, 330Li xDrive

Generation
G20/G21 · 2018–2023
Market
China
Power
154 hp
Engine
2.0L I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R18 Wheels 18x7.5 ET25 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R18 95YRim 18x7.5 ET25 5x112–
225/45R18 95YRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/50R17 98YRim 17x7.5 ET30 5x112–
225/50R17 98HRim 17x7.5 ET30 5x112–
225/45R18 95HRim 18x7.5 ET25 5x112–
225/45R18 95VRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/40R19 93YRim 19x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/35R20 90YRim 20x8.5 ET40 5x112–

How to read 95Y: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET25 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 325Li xDrive 181 hp · 2.0L B48B20B I4 225/45R18 95Y 8 fitments
Generation
G20/G21 · 2018–2023
Market
China
Power
181 hp
Engine
2.0L B48B20B I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R18 Wheels 18x7.5 ET25 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R18 95YRim 18x7.5 ET25 5x112–
225/50R17 98YRim 17x7.5 ET30 5x112–
225/50R17 98HRim 17x7.5 ET30 5x112–
225/45R18 95YRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/45R18 95HRim 18x7.5 ET25 5x112–
225/45R18 95VRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/40R19 93YRim 19x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/35R20 90YRim 20x8.5 ET40 5x112–

How to read 95Y: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET25 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

6 trims
3 Series 330e +1 variant 288 hp · 2.0L B48B20B I4 · Hybrid 225/45R18 95Y / 255/40R18 99Y 8 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 330e xDrive

Generation
G20/G21 · 2018–2023
Market
USA
Power
288 hp
Engine
2.0L B48B20B I4, Hybrid
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R18 Check price on Amazon · 255/40R18 Wheels 18x7.5 ET25 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front225/45R18 95YRim 18x7.5 ET25 5x112–
Rear255/40R18 99YRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x112–
Front225/45R18 95VRim 18x7.5 ET25 5x112–
Rear255/40R18 99VRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x112–
Front225/40R19 93YRim 19x8 ET27 5x112–
Rear255/35R19 96YRim 19x8.5 ET40 5x112–
Front225/35R20 90YRim 20x8 ET27 5x112–
Rear255/30R20 92YRim 20x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/45R18 95YRim 18x7.5 ET25 5x112–
225/50R17 98YRim 17x7.5 ET30 5x112–
225/50R17 98HRim 17x7.5 ET30 5x112–
225/45R18 95HRim 18x7.5 ET25 5x112–

How to read 95Y: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET25 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series 330i +1 variant 255 hp · 2.0L B48B20B I4 225/45R18 95Y 8 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 330i xDrive

Generation
G20/G21 · 2018–2023
Market
USA
Power
255 hp
Engine
2.0L B48B20B I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R18 Wheels 18x7.5 ET25 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R18 95YRim 18x7.5 ET25 5x112–
225/50R17 98YRim 17x7.5 ET30 5x112–
225/50R17 98HRim 17x7.5 ET30 5x112–
225/45R18 95YRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/45R18 95HRim 18x7.5 ET25 5x112–
225/45R18 95VRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/40R19 93YRim 19x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/35R20 90YRim 20x8.5 ET40 5x112–

How to read 95Y: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET25 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series M340i 382 hp · 3.0L I6 225/45R18 95Y 7 fitments
Generation
G20/G21 · 2018–2023
Market
USA
Power
382 hp
Engine
3.0L I6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R18 Wheels 18x8.5 ET40 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R18 95YRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/50R17 98HRim 17x7.5 ET30 5x112–
225/45R18 95HRim 18x7.5 ET25 5x112–
225/45R18 95VRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/45R18 95YRim 18x7.5 ET25 5x112–
225/40R19 93YRim 19x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/35R20 90YRim 20x8.5 ET40 5x112–

How to read 95Y: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

3 Series M340i xDrive 382 hp · 3.0L B58B30B I6 225/45R18 95Y 7 fitments
Generation
G20/G21 · 2018–2023
Market
USA
Power
382 hp
Engine
3.0L B58B30B I6, Petrol
Center bore
66.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R18 Wheels 18x7.5 ET25 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R18 95YRim 18x7.5 ET25 5x112–
225/50R17 98HRim 17x7.5 ET30 5x112–
225/45R18 95YRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/45R18 95HRim 18x7.5 ET25 5x112–
225/45R18 95VRim 18x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/40R19 93YRim 19x8.5 ET40 5x112–
225/35R20 90YRim 20x8.5 ET40 5x112–

How to read 95Y: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET25 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 2021
42
Generation
VII (G20, G21, G28) sold in 4 market versions
Other years
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