Tire & Wheel Size Database • Years 1990 – 2006
Tire Size BMW 3 Series E36 & E46 (Compact / Sedan / Touring / Coupé) – Tire Sizes, Rims & Bolt Pattern
Overview of factory-approved summer, winter and all-season tire sizes for BMW 3 Series E36 & E46 (Compact / Sedan / Touring / Coupé), including bolt pattern (PCD), center bore and wheel lug torque.
Approved Tire Sizes
205/55 R16 • 225/45 R17 • 225/50 R17 • 245/40 R18
Bolt Pattern (PCD) & Center Bore
5×120 (older BMW E90/F30 – 72.6 mm) or 5×112 (Mercedes & BMW G-Series – 66.6 mm)
Wheel Lug Torque
130 – 140 Nm
Select engine for BMW 3 Series E36 & E46 (Compact / Sedan / Touring / Coupé) to view oil capacity and maintenance schedule (5):
BMW • 1990 – 2006
BMW 3 Series E36 & E46 (Compact / Sedan / Touring / Coupé) – 16i / 18i (77 kW / 85 kW / 87 kW / 105 kW – 4-cylinder)
🛞 Tires: 225/45 R17 • 🛢️ Oil: 4.0 – 4.25 L (4-cyl 16i/18i) / 5.0 – 5.5 L (20d M47) / 6.5 – 6.75 L (6-cyl R6 M52/M54/M57!) (5W-40 (best choice for M52/M54/M47/M57) or 5W-30)
BMW • 1990 – 2006
BMW 3 Series E36 & E46 (Compact / Sedan / Touring / Coupé) – 20i / 23i / 25i / 28i (110 kW / 125 kW / 141 kW – inline-six R6)
🛞 Tires: 225/45 R17 • 🛢️ Oil: 4.0 – 4.25 L (4-cyl 16i/18i) / 5.0 – 5.5 L (20d M47) / 6.5 – 6.75 L (6-cyl R6 M52/M54/M57!) (5W-40 (best choice for M52/M54/M47/M57) or 5W-30)
BMW • 1990 – 2006
BMW 3 Series E36 & E46 (Compact / Sedan / Touring / Coupé) – 30i (170 kW / 190 kW – inline-six 3.0 R6)
🛞 Tires: 225/45 R17 • 🛢️ Oil: 4.0 – 4.25 L (4-cyl 16i/18i) / 5.0 – 5.5 L (20d M47) / 6.5 – 6.75 L (6-cyl R6 M52/M54/M57!) (5W-40 (best choice for M52/M54/M47/M57) or 5W-30)
BMW • 1990 – 2006
BMW 3 Series E36 & E46 (Compact / Sedan / Touring / Coupé) – 18d / 20d (85 kW / 100 kW / 110 kW / 120 kW – M47)
🛞 Tires: 225/45 R17 • 🛢️ Oil: 4.0 – 4.25 L (4-cyl 16i/18i) / 5.0 – 5.5 L (20d M47) / 6.5 – 6.75 L (6-cyl R6 M52/M54/M57!) (5W-40 (best choice for M52/M54/M47/M57) or 5W-30)
BMW • 1990 – 2006
BMW 3 Series E36 & E46 (Compact / Sedan / Touring / Coupé) – 25d / 30d / 35d (135 kW / 142 kW / 160 kW / 170 kW / 200 kW – 3.0 R6 M57)
🛞 Tires: 225/45 R17 • 🛢️ Oil: 4.0 – 4.25 L (4-cyl 16i/18i) / 5.0 – 5.5 L (20d M47) / 6.5 – 6.75 L (6-cyl R6 M52/M54/M57!) (5W-40 (best choice for M52/M54/M47/M57) or 5W-30)