1986 BMW M3 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 1986 trim.

Tires for the 1986 BMW M3

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

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Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

1986–1991 2 trims

M3 M3 2.3 +1 variant 192 hp · 2.3L S14B23 I4 205/55R15 88Z 2 fitments

2 versions of this trim share these tires and wheels.

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Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/55R15 88Z	Rim 15x7 ET30 5x120	32 psi
225/45R16 92Z	Rim 16x7.5 ET27 5x120	32 psi

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.
Thread size: Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.