BMW winter tires: sizes by model and TPMS on a winter set
A winter set has to be a size BMW lists for your exact car, and it needs working tire pressure sensors or the TPMS warning stays on. BMW says summer and all-season rubber starts losing grip below about 45°F.
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Smallest factory size by model
Many owners fit winter tires on the smallest wheel BMW offered for their car, but brakes on some trims need a larger wheel. Confirm on your door-jamb placard or owner's manual. Every trim and size is on each model's tire size page.
| Model | Years in our data | Smallest wheel | Factory size(s) on that wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Series (E46) | 2000–2006 | 15" | 195/65R15 |
| X5 (E53) | 2000–2006 | 17" | 235/65R17 |
| 5 Series and M5 (E60/E61) | 2004–2010 | 16" | 225/55R16 |
| 6 Series and M6 (E63/E64) | 2004–2010 | 18" | 245/45R18 F / 275/40R18 R 245/45R18 275/40R18 |
| 7 Series (E65/E66) | 2002–2008 | 18" | 245/50R18 |
| X5 and X5 M (E70) | 2007–2013 | 18" | 255/55R18 |
| X6 and X6 M (E71/E72) | 2008–2014 | 19" | 245/45R19 F / 275/40R19 R 255/50R19 |
| 1 Series coupe and convertible (E82/E88) | 2008–2013 | 16" | 205/55R16 |
| X3 (E83) | 2004–2010 | 17" | 235/55R17 |
| X1 (E84) | 2013–2015 | 17" | 225/50R17 |
| Z4 and Z4 M (E85/E86) | 2003–2008 | 16" | 225/50R16 |
| Z4 (E89) | 2009–2016 | 17" | 225/45R17 225/45R17 F / 255/40R17 R |
| 3 Series (E90/E91/E92/E93) | 2006–2013 | 16" | 205/55R16 |
| M3 (E90/E92/E93) | 2008–2013 | 18" | 245/40R18 F / 265/40R18 R |
| 7 Series (F01/F02) | 2009–2015 | 18" | 245/50R18 |
| 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) | 2010–2017 | 18" | 245/50R18 |
| 5 Series (F10) | 2011–2016 | 17" | 225/55R17 |
| 6 Series and M6 (F06/F12/F13) | 2012–2019 | 18" | 245/45R18 |
| X5 (F15) | 2014–2018 | 18" | 255/55R18 |
| X6 (F16) | 2015–2019 | 18" | 255/55R18 |
| 2 Series coupe and convertible (F22/F23) | 2014–2021 | 17" | 205/50R17 |
| X3 (F25) | 2011–2017 | 17" | 245/55R17 |
| X4 (F26) | 2015–2018 | 18" | 245/50R18 |
| 3 Series (F30/F31) | 2012–2019 | 16" | 205/55R16 |
| 4 Series (F32/F33/F36) | 2014–2020 | 17" | 225/50R17 |
| 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) | 2014–2019 | 17" | 225/55R17 |
| X2 (F39) | 2018–2023 | 18" | 225/50R18 |
| 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) | 2020–2024 | 17" | 225/45R17 |
| X1 (F48) | 2016–2022 | 18" | 225/50R18 |
| M3 (F80) | 2015–2018 | 18" | 255/40R18 F / 275/40R18 R |
| M4 coupe and convertible (F82/F83) | 2015–2020 | 18" | 255/40R18 F / 275/40R18 R |
| X5 M (F85) | 2015–2018 | 20" | 285/40R20 F / 325/35R20 R |
| X6 M (F86) | 2015–2019 | 20" | 285/40R20 F / 325/35R20 R |
| M2 (F87) | 2016–2021 | 19" | 245/35R19 F / 265/35R19 R |
| M5 (F90) | 2018–2023 | 19" | 275/40R19 F / 285/40R19 R |
| M8 (F91/F92/F93) | 2020–2025 | 20" | 275/35R20 F / 285/35R20 R |
| X5 M (F95) | 2020–2026 | 21" | 295/35R21 F / 315/35R21 R 295/35R21 F / 315/30R22 R |
| X6 M (F96) | 2020–2026 | 21" | 295/35R21 F / 315/35R21 R 295/35R21 F / 315/30R22 R |
| X3 M (F97) | 2020–2024 | 20" | 255/45R20 F / 265/45R20 R |
| X4 M (F98) | 2020–2025 | 20" | 255/45R20 F / 265/45R20 R |
| X3 (G01) | 2018–2024 | 18" | 225/60R18 |
| X4 (G02) | 2019–2025 | 19" | 245/50R19 |
| X5 (G05) | 2019–2026 | 19" | 265/50R19 |
| X6 (G06) | 2020–2026 | 20" | 275/45R20 |
| X7 (G07) | 2019–2026 | 21" | 285/45R21 |
| XM (G09) | 2023–2026 | 22" | 275/40R22 F / 315/35R22 R |
| 7 Series (G11/G12) | 2016–2022 | 18" | 245/50R18 |
| 8 Series coupe, convertible and Gran Coupe (G14/G15/G16) | 2019–2026 | 18" | 245/45R18 F / 275/40R18 R |
| 3 Series (G20) | 2019–2026 | 18" | 225/45R18 225/45R18 F / 255/40R18 R |
| 4 Series coupe, convertible and Gran Coupe (G22/G23/G26) | 2021–2026 | 18" | 225/45R18 245/45R18 225/45R18 F / 255/40R18 R |
| i4 (G26) | 2022–2026 | 18" | 225/50R18 |
| Z4 (G29) | 2019–2026 | 18" | 255/40R18 F / 275/40R18 R 225/45R18 F / 255/40R18 R |
| 5 Series (G30) | 2017–2023 | 18" | 245/45R18 |
| 6 Series Gran Turismo (G32) | 2018–2019 | 19" | 245/45R19 245/45R19 F / 275/40R19 R |
| 2 Series coupe (G42) | 2022–2026 | 18" | 225/45R18 225/45R18 F / 255/40R18 R |
| X3 (G45) | 2025–2026 | 19" | 245/50R19 |
| 5 Series and i5 (G60) | 2024–2026 | 19" | 245/45R19 245/45R19 F / 275/40R19 R |
| 7 Series and i7 (G70) | 2023–2026 | 19" | 245/50R19 |
| M3 (G80) | 2021–2026 | 18" | 275/40R18 F / 285/35R19 R |
| M4 coupe and convertible (G82/G83) | 2021–2026 | 18" | 275/40R18 F / 285/35R19 R |
| M2 (G87) | 2023–2026 | 19" | 275/35R19 F / 285/30R20 R |
| M5 (G90) | 2025–2026 | 20" | 285/40R20 F / 295/35R21 R |
| i3 (I01) | 2014–2021 | 19" | 155/70R19 F / 175/60R19 R 155/70R19 |
| i8 coupe and roadster (I12/I15) | 2014–2020 | 20" | 215/45R20 F / 245/40R20 R 195/50R20 F / 215/45R20 R |
| iX (I20) | 2022–2026 | 20" | 235/60R20 |
| X2 (U10) | 2024–2026 | 19" | 245/45R19 |
| X1 (U11) | 2023–2026 | 18" | 225/55R18 |
| 3 Series and M3 (E36) | 1992–1999 | 15" | 185/65R15 205/60R15 225/55R15 |
| 5 Series (E34), MY1994–95 | 1994–1995 | 15" | 205/65R15 225/60R15 |
| 7 Series (E32), MY1994 | 1994–1994 | 15" | 225/60R15 |
| 7 Series (E38) | 1995–2001 | 16" | 235/60R16 |
| 8 Series (E31) | 1991–1997 | 16" | 245/50R16 |
| 5 Series and M5 (E39) | 1997–2003 | 15" | 225/60R15 |
| Z3 and M roadster/coupe (E36/7, E36/8) | 1996–2002 | 16" | 225/50R16 |
| Z8 (E52) | 2000–2003 | 18" | 245/45R18 F / 275/40R18 R |
From our factory tire size data; sources are listed on each model page.
BMW's own winter wheel and tire sets
BMW USA sells complete winter wheel and tire assemblies, priced per wheel (four needed). Examples listed on shop.bmwusa.com on October 30, 2026:
| Wheel | Tire | Size | Price per assembly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Style 880M, 18" | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 | 225/55R18 | $740.00 |
| Style 647, 19" | Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance run-flat (star) | 245/45R19 | $997.65 |
| Style 898M, 19" (staggered) | Continental WinterContact TS860S SSR (star) | 225/40R19 front | $884.71–$1,824.71 |
| Style 764M, 20" | Pirelli Scorpion Winter (star) | 255/45R20 | $1,083.53–$2,170.59 |
| Style 755M, 22" (staggered) | Pirelli Scorpion Winter (star) | 275/40R22 F, 315/35R22 R | $1,375.29–$2,867.05 |
BMW asks you to confirm fitment with a BMW center and does not ship these sets. Star-marked (*) tires are BMW-approved; see run-flat, staggered and star tires.
TPMS on a winter set
- BMWs with direct TPMS (RDC) read a sensor in each wheel. A winter set without sensors leaves the warning on; see when the car does not recognize the wheels.
- After any wheel swap, reset the tire pressure monitor so it learns the new pressures: how to reset BMW TPMS.
- Sensors must match the frequency and type for your car. Before buying a set, ask the shop to fit and program sensors that match your car.
- Set cold pressures from the placard.
Parts
- BMW-approved snow chains at ECS Tuning (search results; confirm fitment with your VIN)
- TPMS sensors for a winter wheel set at ECS Tuning (search results; confirm fitment with your VIN)
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Tires and installation
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Snow chains on a BMW
- BMW owner's manuals approve only certain fine-link snow chains, fitted in pairs on the rear wheels.
- Chains are approved only for specific tire sizes listed in your car's manual. The 2019 3 Series manual, for example, lists 225/50 R17, 225/45 R18 and 255/40 R18.
- Keep to the manual's speed limit with chains on (30 mph / 50 km/h in the manuals we checked), and follow the chain maker's instructions.
- Smaller winter wheels often make an approved chain size possible when the summer wheels are not.
Sources for this section: 2019 3 Series owner's manual: snow chains · 5 Series owner's manual: snow chains
Common questions
When should I put winter tires on my BMW?
BMW says summer and all-season tires start losing grip below about 45°F, so that is a common time to change.
Will the TPMS light come on with winter wheels?
Yes, unless the winter wheels have sensors that match your car. After fitting them, reset the tire pressure monitor. See how to reset BMW TPMS.
Can I fit smaller winter wheels?
Often, but only sizes BMW lists for your exact car. Brakes on some trims need a larger wheel. Check the door-jamb placard and your model's tire size page.
Can I put snow chains on any BMW?
Only BMW-approved fine-link chains, in pairs on the rear wheels, and only on the tire sizes your owner's manual lists.