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BMW E46 3 Series tire sizes (2000–2006)
Factory front and rear tire sizes for every US E46 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 (*) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 323i Sedan Base Model | 2000 | 195/65R15 | 195/65R15 | ||
| 323Ci Coupe Base Model | 2000 | 205/55R16 | 205/55R16 | ||
| 323Ci Coupe Sport Package | 2000 | 225/45R17 | 225/45R17 | ||
| 328i Sedan Base Model | 2000 | 205/55R16 | 205/55R16 | ||
| 328i Sedan Sport Package | 2000 | 225/45R17 | 225/45R17 | ||
| 328Ci Coupe Base Model | 2000 | 205/55R16 | 205/55R16 | ||
| 328Ci Coupe Sport Package staggered | 2000 | 225/45ZR17 | 245/40ZR17 | ||
| 325i Sedan Base Model | 2001 | 205/55R16 | 205/55R16 | ||
| 325i Sedan Sport Package | 2001 | 225/45R17 | 225/45R17 | ||
| 325i Sport Wagon Base Model | 2001 | 205/55R16 | 205/55R16 | ||
| 325i Sport Wagon Sport Package | 2001 | 225/45R17 | 225/45R17 | ||
| 325Ci Coupe Base Model | 2001 | 205/55R16 | 205/55R16 | ||
| 325Ci Coupe Sport Package | 2001 | 225/45R17 | 225/45R17 | ||
| 325Ci Convertible Base Model | 2001 | 205/55R16 | 205/55R16 | ||
| 325Ci Convertible Sport Package | 2001 | 225/45R17 | 225/45R17 | ||
| 325xi Sedan Base Model | 2001 | 205/55R16 | 205/55R16 | ||
| 325xi Sedan All-Wheel-Drive Sport Package | 2001 | 205/50R17 | 205/50R17 | ||
| 325xi Sport Wagon Base Model | 2001 | 205/55R16 | 205/55R16 | ||
| 325xi Sport Wagon All-Wheel-Drive Sport Package | 2001 | 205/50R17 | 205/50R17 | ||
| 330i Sedan Base Model | 2001 | 205/50R17 | 205/50R17 | ||
| 330i Sedan Sport Package staggered | 2001 | 225/45ZR17 | 245/40ZR17 | ||
| 330Ci Coupe Base Model | 2001 | 205/50R17 | 205/50R17 | ||
| 330Ci Coupe Sport Package staggered | 2001 | 225/45ZR17 | 245/40ZR17 | ||
| 330Ci Convertible Base Model | 2001 | 205/50R17 | 205/50R17 | ||
| 330Ci Convertible Sport Package staggered | 2001 | 225/45ZR17 | 245/40ZR17 | ||
| 330xi Sedan Base Model | 2001 | 205/50R17 | 205/50R17 | ||
| 325Ci Cabriolet Base Model | 2006 | 205/55R16 | 205/55R16 | ||
| 325Ci Cabriolet Base Model | 2006 | 225/45R17 | 225/45R17 | ||
| 325Ci Cabriolet Sport Package | 2006 | 225/45R17 | 225/45R17 | ||
| 325Ci Coupe Base Model | 2006 | 205/55R16 | 205/55R16 | ||
| 325Ci Coupe Base Model | 2006 | 225/45R17 | 225/45R17 | ||
| 325Ci Coupe Sport Package | 2006 | 225/45R17 | 225/45R17 | ||
| 330Ci Cabriolet Base Model | 2006 | 205/50R17 | 205/50R17 | ||
| 330Ci Cabriolet Performance Package staggered | 2006 | 225/40R18 | 255/35R18 | ||
| 330Ci Cabriolet Sport Package staggered | 2006 | 225/45R17 | 245/40R17 | ||
| 330Ci Cabriolet Sport Package staggered | 2006 | 225/40R18 | 255/35R18 | ||
| 330Ci Coupe Base Model | 2006 | 205/50R17 | 205/50R17 | ||
| 330Ci Coupe Performance Package staggered | 2006 | 225/40R18 | 255/35R18 | ||
| 330Ci Coupe Sport Package staggered | 2006 | 225/45R17 | 245/40R17 | ||
| 330Ci Coupe Sport Package staggered | 2006 | 225/40R18 | 255/35R18 | ||
| M3 Convertible staggered | 2006 | 225/45R18 | 255/40R18 | ||
| M3 Convertible staggered | 2006 | 225/40R19 | 255/35R19 | ||
| M3 Coupe staggered | 2006 | 225/45R18 | 255/40R18 | ||
| M3 Coupe staggered | 2006 | 225/40R19 | 255/35R19 | ||
| M3 Coupe Competition Package staggered | 2006 | 225/40R19 | 255/35R19 |
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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- press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/attachment/T0021900EN_US/41193
- press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/attachment/T0021977EN_US/41268
- press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/attachment/T0021977EN_US/41270
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/325Ci/2006/
- michelinman.com/auto/manufacturers/bmw/325ci
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/330Ci/2006/
- michelinman.com/auto/manufacturers/bmw/330ci
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/M3/2006/
- michelinman.com/auto/manufacturers/bmw/m3
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