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2009 BMW X3 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 2009 trim.

Tires for the 2009 BMW X3

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

  1. 235/55R17 Best-rated standard on 6 trims · optional on 4 · Europe, Japan, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 235/55R17
  2. 235/50R18 front + 255/45R18 rear Best-rated standard on 3 trims · USA, Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 235/50R18 front Check price on Amazon · 255/45R18 rear
  3. 235/50R18 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 9 · Europe, Japan, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 235/50R18

Also listed: 215/60R17 235/45R19 235/45R19 + 255/40R19

Best tires for the 2009 BMW X3

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Trims sold in 2009
11
Generation
I (E83) sold in 3 market versions
Best tires for the 2009 BMW X3

11 trims sold in 2009

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 X3 I (E83)

2006–2010 11 trims

Europe

7 trims
X3 xDrive18d 141 hp · N47D20C I4 · Diesel 235/50R18 97V / 255/45R18 99V 7 fitments
Generation
E83 Facelift · 2006–2010
Market
Europe
Power
141 hp
Engine
N47D20C I4, Diesel
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/50R18 Check price on Amazon · 255/45R18 Wheels 18x8 ET44 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front235/50R18 97VRim 18x8 ET44 5x12032 psi
Rear255/45R18 99VRim 18x9 ET51 5x12033 psi
Front235/50R18 97VRim 18x8 ET46 5x12032 psi
Rear255/45R18 99VRim 18x9 ET51 5x12035 psi
Front235/45R19 95WRim 19x8.5 ET46 5x12032 psi
Rear255/40R19 96WRim 19x9 ET51 5x12035 psi
235/55R17 99HRim 17x8 ET46 5x12032 psi
215/60R17 96HRim 17x7 ET39 5x12032 psi
235/50R18 97VRim 18x8 ET46 5x12032 psi
235/50R18 97HRim 18x8 ET46 5x12032 psi

How to read 97V: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET44 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

X3 xDrive20d +4 variants 174 hp · 2.0L N47D20C I4 · Diesel 235/55R17 99H 7 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: xDrive20i, xDrive25i, xDrive30d, xDrive30i

Generation
E83 Facelift · 2006–2010
Market
Europe
Power
174 hp
Engine
2.0L N47D20C I4, Diesel
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/55R17 Wheels 17x8 ET46 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/55R17 99HRim 17x8 ET46 5x12032 psi
215/60R17 96HRim 17x7 ET39 5x12032 psi
235/50R18 97VRim 18x8 ET46 5x12032 psi
235/50R18 97VRim 18x9 ET51 5x12032 psi
235/50R18 97VRim 18x9 ET51 5x12032 psi
235/50R18 97HRim 18x8 ET46 5x12032 psi
235/45R19 95WRim 19x9 ET51 5x12032 psi

How to read 99H: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET46 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

X3 xDrive35d 282 hp · 3.0L M57D30 I6 · Diesel 235/50R18 97V 5 fitments
Generation
E83 Facelift · 2006–2010
Market
Europe
Power
282 hp
Engine
3.0L M57D30 I6, Diesel
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/50R18 Wheels 18x8 ET46 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/50R18 97VRim 18x8 ET46 5x12032 psi
235/50R18 97VRim 18x9 ET51 5x12032 psi
235/50R18 97VRim 18x9 ET51 5x12032 psi
235/50R18 97HRim 18x8 ET46 5x12032 psi
235/45R19 95WRim 19x9 ET51 5x12032 psi

How to read 97V: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET46 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Japan

2 trims
X3 xDrive25i (ABA-PC25) 215 hp · N52B25A I6 235/55R17 99H 6 fitments
Generation
E83 Facelift · 2006–2010
Market
Japan
Power
215 hp
Engine
N52B25A I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/55R17 Wheels 17x8 ET46 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/55R17 99HRim 17x8 ET46 5x12029 psi
215/60R17 96HRim 17x7 ET39 5x12032 psi
235/50R18 97VRim 18x8 ET46 5x12032 psi
235/50R18 97VRim 18x9 ET51 5x12032 psi
235/50R18 97HRim 18x8 ET46 5x12032 psi
235/45R19 95WRim 19x9 ET51 5x12032 psi

How to read 99H: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET46 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

X3 xDrive30i (ABA-PC30) 268 hp · N52B30A I6 235/50R18 97V 6 fitments
Generation
E83 Facelift · 2006–2010
Market
Japan
Power
268 hp
Engine
N52B30A I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/50R18 Wheels 18x8 ET46 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/50R18 97VRim 18x8 ET46 5x12032 psi
215/60R17 96HRim 17x7 ET39 5x12032 psi
235/55R17 99HRim 17x8 ET46 5x12029 psi
235/50R18 97VRim 18x9 ET51 5x12032 psi
235/50R18 97HRim 18x8 ET46 5x12032 psi
235/45R19 95WRim 19x9 ET51 5x12032 psi

How to read 97V: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET46 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

2 trims
X3 xDrive28i +1 variant 215 hp · 3.0L I6 235/50R18 97V / 255/45R18 99V 5 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: xDrive30i

Generation
E83 Facelift · 2006–2010
Market
USA
Power
215 hp
Engine
3.0L I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/50R18 Check price on Amazon · 255/45R18 Wheels 18x8 ET46 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front235/50R18 97VRim 18x8 ET46 5x12032 psi
Rear255/45R18 99VRim 18x9 ET51 5x12033 psi
Front235/50R18 97VRim 18x8 ET44 5x12032 psi
Rear255/45R18 99VRim 18x9 ET51 5x12035 psi
Front235/45R19 95WRim 19x8.5 ET46 5x12032 psi
Rear255/40R19 96WRim 19x9 ET51 5x12033 psi
235/55R17 99HRim 17x8 ET46 5x12032 psi
235/50R18 97HRim 18x8 ET46 5x12032 psi

How to read 97V: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET46 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 2009
11
Generation
I (E83) sold in 3 market versions
Other years
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