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2012 BMW M3 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 2012 trim.

Tires for the 2012 BMW M3

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

  1. 245/40R18 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 245/40R18
  2. 245/40R18 front + 265/40R18 rear Best-rated standard on 2 trims · USA, Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 245/40R18 front Check price on Amazon · 265/40R18 rear
  3. 245/35R19 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 2 · Japan, Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 245/35R19

Also listed: 255/35R19 235/40R18 245/35R19 + 265/35R19

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Trims sold in 2012
6
Generation
E90/E92/E93 sold in 3 market versions

6 trims sold in 2012

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 M3 E90/E92/E93

2007–2013 6 trims

Europe

3 trims
M3 4.0 414 hp · 4.0L S65B40A V8 245/40R18 93Y / 265/40R18 97Y 4 fitments
Generation
E90/E92/E93 · 2007–2013
Market
Europe
Power
414 hp
Engine
4.0L S65B40A V8, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/40R18 Check price on Amazon · 265/40R18 Wheels 18x8.5 ET29 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front245/40R18 93YRim 18x8.5 ET29 5x12033 psi
Rear265/40R18 97YRim 18x9.5 ET23 5x12035 psi
Front245/35R19 93YRim 19x8.5 ET29 5x12033 psi
Rear265/35R19 98YRim 19x9.5 ET23 5x12036 psi
Front245/35R19 93YRim 19x9 ET31 5x12033 psi
Rear265/35R19 98YRim 19x10 ET25 5x12035 psi
235/40R18 95VRim 18x8 ET20 5x12033 psi

How to read 93Y: 93 is the load index (up to 1,433 lb / 650 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET29 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

M3 4.4 CRT 444 hp · S65B44A V8 245/35R19 93Y 1 fitment
Generation
E90/E92/E93 · 2007–2013
Market
Europe
Power
444 hp
Engine
S65B44A V8, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/35R19 Wheels 19x10 ET25 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/35R19 93YRim 19x10 ET25 5x12033 psi

How to read 93Y: 93 is the load index (up to 1,433 lb / 650 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.

M3 4.4 GTS 444 hp · S65B44A V8 255/35R19 1 fitment
Generation
E90/E92/E93 · 2007–2013
Market
Europe
Power
444 hp
Engine
S65B44A V8, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 255/35R19 Wheels 19x10 ET25 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
255/35R19Rim 19x10 ET25 5x120–

Japan

2 trims
M3 4.0 (CBA-VA40) +1 variant 414 hp · S65B40A V8 245/40R18 93Y 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 4.0 (CBA-WD40)

Generation
E90/E92/E93 · 2007–2013
Market
Japan
Power
414 hp
Engine
S65B40A V8, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/40R18 Wheels 18x9.5 ET23 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/40R18 93YRim 18x9.5 ET23 5x12033 psi
235/40R18 95VRim 18x8 ET20 5x12033 psi
245/35R19 93YRim 19x9.5 ET23 5x12033 psi
245/35R19 93YRim 19x10 ET25 5x12033 psi

How to read 93Y: 93 is the load index (up to 1,433 lb / 650 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET23 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

1 trim
M3 4.0 414 hp · 4.0L S65B40A V8 245/40R18 93Y / 265/40R18 97Y 4 fitments
Generation
E90/E92/E93 · 2007–2013
Market
USA
Power
414 hp
Engine
4.0L S65B40A V8, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/40R18 Check price on Amazon · 265/40R18 Wheels 18x8.5 ET29 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front245/40R18 93YRim 18x8.5 ET29 5x12033 psi
Rear265/40R18 97YRim 18x9.5 ET23 5x12035 psi
Front245/35R19 93YRim 19x8.5 ET29 5x12033 psi
Rear265/35R19 98YRim 19x9.5 ET23 5x12036 psi
Front245/35R19 93YRim 19x9 ET31 5x12033 psi
Rear265/35R19 98YRim 19x10 ET25 5x12035 psi
235/40R18 95VRim 18x8 ET20 5x12033 psi

How to read 93Y: 93 is the load index (up to 1,433 lb / 650 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET29 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 2012
6
Generation
E90/E92/E93 sold in 3 market versions
Other years
All years (1986–2026)

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