1997 BMW M3 tire and wheel sizes
Find out what wheels and tires fit the 1997 BMW M3
Check the tables below to get all tire sizes, wheel sizes, bolt patterns (PCD), rims offset, and tire pressure.
The 1997 BMW M3 tire sizes are 215/45R17, 225/45R17, 225/45ZR17, 235/40ZR17, 245/40ZR17.
The 1997 BMW M3 bolt pattern is 5x120. For more info check the size tables below.
Vehicle generations
E36 1992 - 19991997 BMW M3 M3
Generation: E36 1992 - 1999
USA Market model
Power: 240 hp
Engine: 3.2L, S52B32, I6 , Petrol
Center Bore (DIA): 72.6 mm
PCD: 5x120
Thread Size: M12 x 1.5
| Tire size | Rim size and Bolt pattern | Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| Front 225/45 ZR17 91Y Rear 245/40 ZR17 91Y |
17x7.5 ET41 5x120 17x8.5 ET41 5x120 |
2 bar / 29 psi 2.4 bar / 35 psi |
| 215/45 R17 87H Check tires price |
17x7 ET41 5x120 Check rims price |
Front: 2 bar / 2.4 psi Rear: 29 bar / 35 psi |
| 235/40 ZR17 Check tires price |
17x7.5 ET41 5x120 Check rims price |
Front: 2 bar / 2.4 psi Rear: 29 bar / 35 psi |
1997 BMW M3 3.2
Generation: E36 1992 - 1999
European Market model
Power: 316 hp
Engine: S50B32, I6 , Petrol
Center Bore (DIA): 72.6 mm
PCD: 5x120
Thread Size: M12 x 1.5
| Tire size | Rim size and Bolt pattern | Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| Front 225/45 ZR17 91Y Rear 245/40 ZR17 91Y |
17x7.5 ET41 5x120 17x8.5 ET41 5x120 |
2.3 bar / 33 psi 2.4 bar / 35 psi |
| 225/45 R17 90H Check tires price |
17x7 ET41 5x120 Check rims price |
Front: 2.3 bar / 2.4 psi Rear: 33 bar / 35 psi |
1997 BMW M3 3.2 (E-M3C)
Generation: E36 1992 - 1999
Japanese Domestic Market model
Power: 316 hp
Engine: 326S, I6 , Petrol
Center Bore (DIA): 72.6 mm
PCD: 5x120
Thread Size: M12 x 1.5
| Tire size | Rim size and Bolt pattern | Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 225/45 ZR17 91Y Check tires price |
17x8.5 ET41 5x120 Check rims price |
Front: 2.3 bar / 2.4 psi Rear: 33 bar / 35 psi |
Other BMW M3 production years
198619871988198919901991199219931994199519961997199819992000200120022003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018202020212022Additional info:
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