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BMW E36 3 Series and M3 tire sizes (1992–1999)
Factory front and rear tire sizes for every US E36 trim and wheel package by model year, each linked to its source.
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| Trim | US model years | Front | Rear | Run-flat | Star (*) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 318i New Body Style | 1992 | 185/65R15 | 185/65R15 | ||
| 318i Base Model | 1993–1994 | 185/65R15 | 185/65R15 | ||
| 318i Base Model (option 1) | 1995–1998 | 185/65R15 | 185/65R15 | ||
| 318i Base Model (option 2) | 1995–1998 | 205/60R15 | 205/60R15 | ||
| 318is Base Model | 1993–1998 | 205/60R15 | 205/60R15 | ||
| 318ic Base Model | 1994 | 185/65R15 | 185/65R15 | ||
| 318ic Base Model (option 1) | 1995–1998 | 185/65R15 | 185/65R15 | ||
| 318ic Base Model (option 2) | 1995–1998 | 205/60R15 | 205/60R15 | ||
| 318ti Active | 1995–1997 | 205/60R15 | 205/60R15 | ||
| 318ti Base Model (option 1) | 1995–1998 | 185/65R15 | 185/65R15 | ||
| 318ti Base Model (option 2) | 1995–1998 | 205/60R15 | 205/60R15 | ||
| 318ti Club Sport | 1995–1997 | 225/50R16 | 225/50R16 | ||
| 318ti Sport | 1995–1997 | 205/60R15 | 205/60R15 | ||
| 318ti Sport | 1998–1999 | 225/50R16 | 225/50R16 | ||
| 325i Base Model | 1993–1994 | 205/60R15 | 205/60R15 | ||
| 325i New Body Style | 1992 | 205/60R15 | 205/60R15 | ||
| 325i Base Model (option 1) | 1995 | 205/60R15 | 205/60R15 | ||
| 325i Base Model (option 2) | 1995 | 225/50R16 | 225/50R16 | ||
| 325is New Body Style (option 1) | 1992 | 205/60R15 | 205/60R15 | ||
| 325is New Body Style (option 2) | 1992 | 225/55R15 | 225/55R15 | ||
| 325is Base Model (option 1) | 1993–1995 | 205/60R15 | 205/60R15 | ||
| 325is Base Model (option 2) | 1993–1994 | 225/55R15 | 225/55R15 | ||
| 325is Base Model (option 2) | 1995 | 225/50R16 | 225/50R16 | ||
| 325ic Base Model | 1994 | 205/60R15 | 205/60R15 | ||
| 325ic Base Model (option 1) | 1995 | 205/60R15 | 205/60R15 | ||
| 325ic Base Model (option 2) | 1995 | 225/50R16 | 225/50R16 | ||
| 328i Base Model (option 1) | 1996–1998 | 205/60R15 | 205/60R15 | ||
| 328i Base Model (option 2) | 1996–1998 | 225/50R16 | 225/50R16 | ||
| 328i Sport Package | 1996–1997 | 225/50R16 | 225/50R16 | ||
| 328is Base Model (option 1) | 1996–1999 | 205/60R15 | 205/60R15 | ||
| 328is Base Model (option 2) | 1996–1999 | 225/50R16 | 225/50R16 | ||
| 328ic Base Model (option 1) | 1996–1999 | 205/60R15 | 205/60R15 | ||
| 328ic Base Model (option 2) | 1996–1999 | 225/50R16 | 225/50R16 | ||
| 323is Base Model (option 1) | 1998–1999 | 205/60R15 | 205/60R15 | ||
| 323is Base Model (option 2) | 1998–1999 | 225/50R16 | 225/50R16 | ||
| 323ic Base Model (option 1) | 1998–1999 | 205/60R15 | 205/60R15 | ||
| 323ic Base Model (option 2) | 1998–1999 | 225/50R16 | 225/50R16 | ||
| M3 Base Model | 1995 | 235/40R17 | 235/40R17 | ||
| M3 Lightweight | 1995 | 235/40R17 | 235/40R17 | ||
| M3 Base Model staggered | 1996 | 225/45R17 | 245/40R17 | ||
| M3 Coupe staggered | 1997–1999 | 225/45R17 | 245/40R17 | ||
| M3 Sedan staggered | 1997–1998 | 225/45R17 | 245/40R17 | ||
| M3 Convertible staggered | 1998–1999 | 225/45R17 | 245/40R17 |
Run-flat and star are filled only where a BMW owner's manual or Tire Rack's original-equipment listing confirms them for that year; blank means not confirmed. Check the placard in your driver's door jamb before buying.
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- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/318i/1992/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/318i/1993/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/318i/1995/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/318is/1993/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/318ic/1994/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/318ic/1995/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/318ti/1995/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/318ti/1998/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/325i/1993/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/325i/1992/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/325i/1995/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/325is/1992/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/325is/1993/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/325is/1995/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/325ic/1994/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/325ic/1995/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/328i/1996/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/328is/1996/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/328ic/1996/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/323is/1998/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/323ic/1998/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/M3/1995/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/M3/1996/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/M3/1997/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/M3/1998/
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