1988 BMW M3 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 1988 trim.

Tires for the 1988 BMW M3

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

205/55R15 Best-rated standard on 4 trims · optional on 1 · Europe, USA

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225/45R16 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 4 · Europe, USA

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Trims sold in 1988: 5
Generation: E30 sold in 2 market versions
Other years: 1986
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All years (1986–2026)

5 trims sold in 1988

Sold in 2 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 M3 E30

1986–1991 5 trims

Europe

4 trims

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

3 versions of this trim share these tires and wheels.

Generation: E30 · 1986–1991
Market: Europe
Power: 192 hp
Engine: 2.3L S14B23 I4, Petrol
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 205/55R15 Wheels 15x7 ET30 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

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

M3 M3 EVO I 217 hp · S14B23 I4 225/45R16 92Z 2 fitments

Generation: E30 · 1986–1991
Market: Europe
Power: 217 hp
Engine: S14B23 I4, Petrol
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 225/45R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET27 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

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

USA

1 trim

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

Generation: E30 · 1986–1991
Market: USA
Power: 192 hp
Engine: 2.3L S14B23 I4, Petrol
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 205/55R15 Wheels 15x7 ET30 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

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.