BMW 3 (E90) Tire Size and Rim Specifications by Year and Trim

The BMW 3 (E90), produced between 2005 and 2013, features varying tire sizes depending on the model year and specific trim. Early models typically use 225/50R17 tires, while later trims and sportier packages can have 225/45R18 or staggered setups with wider rear tires.\n\nRim widths for the E90 vary mainly from 7 inches to 8.5 inches, paired with diameters between 16 and 18 inches. Sedan trims like the 328i commonly have 17-inch rims, whereas the 335i or M Sport packages often feature 18-inch wheels for improved handling and aesthetics.\n\nWhen comparing trims, note that tire sidewall height and rim width influence ride comfort and performance. Wider rims with low-profile tires offer enhanced grip but may reduce ride softness. Always confirm OEM specifications for your specific model year and trim to ensure correct tire size and rim fitment.\n\nUse the tire size markings such as 225/50R17 to decode width, aspect ratio, and diameter. This ensures proper replacement tires and rim compatibility, preserving the handling characteristics intended for your BMW 3 (E90).

Year
Make / model / trim Year Tire size Wheel
BMW 3 (E90) 316 d2011205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 316 i2011205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 318 d2011205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 318 i2011205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 320 d2011205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 320 d xDrive2011205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 320 i2011205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 320 si2011205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 320 xd2011205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 323 i2011205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 325 d2011205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 325 i2011205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 325 i xDrive2011205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 325 xi2011205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 d2011205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 d xDrive2011205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 i2011205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 i xDrive2011205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 xd2011205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 xi2011205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) 335 d2011205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) 335 i2011205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) 335 i xDrive2011205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) 335 xi2011205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) M32011225/40R198" × 19"
BMW 3 (E90) M3 CRT2011225/40R198" × 19"
BMW 3 (E90) 316 d2010205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 316 i2010205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 318 d2010205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 318 i2010205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 320 d2010205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 320 d xDrive2010205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 320 i2010205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 320 si2010205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 320 xd2010205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 323 i2010205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 325 d2010205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 325 i2010205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 325 i xDrive2010205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 325 xi2010205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 d2010205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 d xDrive2010205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 i2010205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 i xDrive2010205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 xd2010205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 xi2010205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) 335 d2010205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) 335 i2010205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) 335 i xDrive2010205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) 335 xi2010205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) M32010225/40R198" × 19"
BMW 3 (E90) 316 d2009205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 316 i2009205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 318 d2009205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 318 i2009205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 320 d2009205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 320 d xDrive2009205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 320 i2009205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 320 si2009205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 320 xd2009205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 323 i2009205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 325 d2009205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 325 i2009205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 325 i xDrive2009205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 325 xi2009205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 d2009205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 d xDrive2009205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 i2009205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 i xDrive2009205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 xd2009205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 xi2009205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) 335 d2009205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) 335 i2009205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) 335 i xDrive2009205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) 335 xi2009205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) M32009225/40R198" × 19"
BMW 3 (E90) 316 i2008205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 318 d2008205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 318 i2008205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 320 d2008205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 320 d xDrive2008205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 320 i2008205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 320 si2008205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 320 xd2008205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 323 i2008205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 325 d2008205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 325 i2008205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 325 i xDrive2008205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 325 xi2008205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 d2008205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 i2008205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 i xDrive2008205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 xd2008205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 xi2008205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) 335 d2008205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) 335 i2008205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) 335 i xDrive2008205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) 335 xi2008205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) M32008225/40R198" × 19"
BMW 3 (E90) 316 i2007205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 318 d2007205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 318 i2007205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 320 d2007205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 320 i2007205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 320 si2007205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 320 xd2007205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 323 i2007205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 325 d2007205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 325 i2007205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 325 xi2007205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 d2007205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 i2007205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 xd2007205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 xi2007205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) 335 d2007205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) 335 i2007205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) 335 xi2007205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) M32007225/40R198" × 19"
BMW 3 (E90) 316 i2006205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 318 d2006205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 318 i2006205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 320 d2006205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 320 i2006205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 320 si2006205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 323 i2006205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 325 d2006205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 325 i2006205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 325 xi2006205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 d2006205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 i2006205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 xd2006205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 xi2006205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) 335 d2006205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) 335 i2006205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) 318 d2005205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 318 i2005205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 320 d2005205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 320 i2005205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 325 i2005205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 325 xi2005205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 d2005205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 i2005205/50R177" × 17"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 xd2005205/55R167" × 16"
BMW 3 (E90) 330 xi2005205/50R177" × 17"

For bolt pattern (PCD), offset ET, center bore, and mounting details, open the bolt pattern page for BMW 3 (E90).

FAQ

What tire sizes fit the BMW 3 (E90)?
Tire sizes vary by year and trim, commonly 225/50R17, 225/45R18, or staggered setups with wider rear tires on sportier trims.
What rim widths are standard on the E90?
Rim widths typically range from 7 to 8.5 inches, with diameters between 16 and 18 inches depending on model and package.
How do I compare trims for tire and rim compatibility?
Check OEM specifications for each trim’s tire markings and rim dimensions to ensure proper fitment and performance characteristics.
Tire size calculatorShow

Compare two tire sizes — diameter, speedometer error, and clearance change.

inchmm
Size 1Size 2DiffDiff(%)
Diameter25.0"25.4"0.5"1.89%
Width7.7"8.5"0.8"10.26%
Circumference78.4"79.9"1.5"1.86%
Profile height5.0"4.2"-0.7"-15.08%
Turnover per mile80779314-1.73%
Clearance--+0.2"-
25.0"
7.7"
old tire side
25.5"
8.5"
new tire side
old tire
15"
old rim
5.0"
new tire
17"
new rim
4.2"

Speedometer Error

(First wheel OEM size)

Reading20 mph30 mph40 mph50 mph60 mph70 mph80 mph90 mph
Actual20.430.540.750.961.171.281.491.6