BMW M3 Tire Sizes in Simple-to-Read Graphs

Tire width for different generations

Quick notes on BMW M3 tires

    • Min-max tire width: 255—265 mm
    • Min-max wheel diameter: R18—R19
    • Min-max sidewall height: 93—102 mm
    • Tire width difference from average: -18.8%
    • Average wheel height: 665 mm
    • Tire width per 1 hp: 0.6 mm / 1 hp
    • Weight per 1 mm of tire width: 6 kg / 1 mm
    • Load to 1 tire: 393 kg / 867 lbs
    • Power to 1 tire: 112 hp / 82 kW
    • Tiremain rating: 10 / 10

Tire width to car width ratio

  • Average tire width: 260 mm;
    Car body width: 1877 mm;
    Car width to tyre width: 14%;
  • Whole wheel height (in. and mm)

  • Disc height: 470 mm;
    Tire height: 97 mm;
    Wheel height: 665 mm;

    Tire width to power ratio

  • 3.0 — 0.6 mm per 1 hp (0.8 mm/kW)
  • CS 3.0 — 0.6 mm per 1 hp (0.8 mm/kW)
    Vehicle Tire width / profile height Whole tire height Engine сс to 1 tire Tire circumference Summary tire width
    3.0 255 / 102 mm 661 mm
    (26 in)
    745 cc (0.75 L) 2077 mm
    (81.8 in)
    1020 mm
    (40.2 in)
    CS 3.0 265 / 93 mm 668 mm
    (26.3 in)
    745 cc (0.75 L) 2099 mm
    (82.6 in)
    1060 mm
    (41.7 in)
    Vehicle 3.0
    Tire width / profile height 255 / 102 mm
    Whole tire height 661 mm (26 in)
    Engine сс to 1 tire 745 cc (0.75 L)
    Tire circumferencee 2077 mm (81.8 in)
    Summary tire width 1020 mm (40.2 in)
    Vehicle CS 3.0
    Tire width / profile height 265 / 93 mm
    Whole tire height 668 mm (26.3 in)
    Engine сс to 1 tire 745 cc (0.75 L)
    Tire circumferencee 2099 mm (82.6 in)
    Summary tire width 1060 mm (41.7 in)

    Quick notes on BMW M3 tires

      • Min-max tire width: 245 mm
      • Min-max wheel diameter: R18
      • Min-max sidewall height: 98 mm
      • Tire width difference from average: -13.9%
      • Average wheel height: 653 mm
      • Tire width per 1 hp: 0.6 mm / 1 hp
      • Weight per 1 mm of tire width: 7 kg / 1 mm
      • Load to 1 tire: 401 kg / 885 lbs
      • Power to 1 tire: 105 hp / 77 kW
      • Tiremain rating: 8 / 10

    Tire width to car width ratio

  • Average tire width: 255 mm;
    Car body width: 1857 mm;
    Car width to tyre width: 14%;
  • Whole wheel height (in. and mm)

  • Disc height: 466 mm;
    Tire height: 98 mm;
    Wheel height: 661 mm;

    Tire width to power ratio

  • 4.0 — 0.6 mm per 1 hp (0.8 mm/kW)
    Vehicle Tire width / profile height Whole tire height Engine сс to 1 tire Tire circumference Summary tire width
    4.0 245 / 98 mm 653 mm
    (25.7 in)
    1000 cc (1 L) 2051 mm
    (80.7 in)
    980 mm
    (38.6 in)
    Vehicle 4.0
    Tire width / profile height 245 / 98 mm
    Whole tire height 653 mm (25.7 in)
    Engine сс to 1 tire 1000 cc (1 L)
    Tire circumferencee 2051 mm (80.7 in)
    Summary tire width 980 mm (38.6 in)

    Quick notes on BMW M3 tires

      • Min-max tire width: 245 mm
      • Min-max wheel diameter: R18
      • Min-max sidewall height: 98 mm
      • Tire width difference from average: -13.9%
      • Average wheel height: 653 mm
      • Tire width per 1 hp: 0.6 mm / 1 hp
      • Weight per 1 mm of tire width: 7 kg / 1 mm
      • Load to 1 tire: 453 kg / 998 lbs
      • Power to 1 tire: 105 hp / 77 kW
      • Tiremain rating: 8 / 10

    Tire width to car width ratio

  • Average tire width: 253 mm;
    Car body width: 1844 mm;
    Car width to tyre width: 14%;
  • Whole wheel height (in. and mm)

  • Disc height: 464 mm;
    Tire height: 98 mm;
    Wheel height: 659 mm;

    Tire width to power ratio

  • 4.0i — 0.6 mm per 1 hp (0.8 mm/kW)
    Vehicle Tire width / profile height Whole tire height Engine сс to 1 tire Tire circumference Summary tire width
    4.0i 245 / 98 mm 653 mm
    (25.7 in)
    1000 cc (1 L) 2051 mm
    (80.7 in)
    980 mm
    (38.6 in)
    Vehicle 4.0i
    Tire width / profile height 245 / 98 mm
    Whole tire height 653 mm (25.7 in)
    Engine сс to 1 tire 1000 cc (1 L)
    Tire circumferencee 2051 mm (80.7 in)
    Summary tire width 980 mm (38.6 in)

    Quick notes on BMW M3 tires

      • Min-max tire width: 245—255 mm
      • Min-max wheel diameter: R18—R19
      • Min-max sidewall height: 89—98 mm
      • Tire width difference from average: -15.6%
      • Average wheel height: 658 mm
      • Tire width per 1 hp: 0.6 mm / 1 hp
      • Weight per 1 mm of tire width: 6 kg / 1 mm
      • Load to 1 tire: 398 kg / 878 lbs
      • Power to 1 tire: 109 hp / 80 kW
      • Tiremain rating: 8 / 10

    Tire width to car width ratio

  • Average tire width: 252 mm;
    Car body width: 1831 mm;
    Car width to tyre width: 14%;
  • Whole wheel height (in. and mm)

  • Disc height: 466 mm;
    Tire height: 96 mm;
    Wheel height: 659 mm;

    Tire width to power ratio

  • 4.0i — 0.6 mm per 1 hp (0.8 mm/kW)
  • GTS 4.4 — 0.6 mm per 1 hp (0.8 mm/kW)
    Vehicle Tire width / profile height Whole tire height Engine сс to 1 tire Tire circumference Summary tire width
    4.0i 245 / 98 mm 653 mm
    (25.7 in)
    1000 cc (1 L) 2051 mm
    (80.7 in)
    980 mm
    (38.6 in)
    GTS 4.4 255 / 89 mm 661 mm
    (26 in)
    1090 cc (1.09 L) 2077 mm
    (81.8 in)
    1020 mm
    (40.2 in)
    Vehicle 4.0i
    Tire width / profile height 245 / 98 mm
    Whole tire height 653 mm (25.7 in)
    Engine сс to 1 tire 1000 cc (1 L)
    Tire circumferencee 2051 mm (80.7 in)
    Summary tire width 980 mm (38.6 in)
    Vehicle GTS 4.4
    Tire width / profile height 255 / 89 mm
    Whole tire height 661 mm (26 in)
    Engine сс to 1 tire 1090 cc (1.09 L)
    Tire circumferencee 2077 mm (81.8 in)
    Summary tire width 1020 mm (40.2 in)

    Quick notes on BMW M3 tires

      • Min-max tire width: 225—235 mm
      • Min-max wheel diameter: R18—R19
      • Min-max sidewall height: 82—101 mm
      • Tire width difference from average: -8.3%
      • Average wheel height: 654 mm
      • Tire width per 1 hp: 0.7 mm / 1 hp
      • Weight per 1 mm of tire width: 6 kg / 1 mm
      • Load to 1 tire: 351 kg / 774 lbs
      • Power to 1 tire: 88 hp / 65 kW
      • Tiremain rating: 8 / 10

    Tire width to car width ratio

  • Average tire width: 246 mm;
    Car body width: 1818 mm;
    Car width to tyre width: 14%;
  • Whole wheel height (in. and mm)

  • Disc height: 467 mm;
    Tire height: 95 mm;
    Wheel height: 657 mm;

    Tire width to power ratio

  • 3.2i 24V — 0.7 mm per 1 hp (0.9 mm/kW)
  • CSL 3.2i 24V — 0.7 mm per 1 hp (0.9 mm/kW)
    Vehicle Tire width / profile height Whole tire height Engine сс to 1 tire Tire circumference Summary tire width
    3.2i 24V 225 / 101 mm 660 mm
    (26 in)
    812 cc (0.81 L) 2073 mm
    (81.6 in)
    900 mm
    (35.4 in)
    CSL 3.2i 24V 235 / 82 mm 647 mm
    (25.5 in)
    812 cc (0.81 L) 2033 mm
    (80 in)
    940 mm
    (37 in)
    Vehicle 3.2i 24V
    Tire width / profile height 225 / 101 mm
    Whole tire height 660 mm (26 in)
    Engine сс to 1 tire 812 cc (0.81 L)
    Tire circumferencee 2073 mm (81.6 in)
    Summary tire width 900 mm (35.4 in)
    Vehicle CSL 3.2i 24V
    Tire width / profile height 235 / 82 mm
    Whole tire height 647 mm (25.5 in)
    Engine сс to 1 tire 812 cc (0.81 L)
    Tire circumferencee 2033 mm (80 in)
    Summary tire width 940 mm (37 in)

    Quick notes on BMW M3 tires

      • Min-max tire width: 225 mm
      • Min-max wheel diameter: R18
      • Min-max sidewall height: 101 mm
      • Tire width difference from average: -6.2%
      • Average wheel height: 660 mm
      • Tire width per 1 hp: 0.7 mm / 1 hp
      • Weight per 1 mm of tire width: 7 kg / 1 mm
      • Load to 1 tire: 414 kg / 912 lbs
      • Power to 1 tire: 86 hp / 63 kW
      • Tiremain rating: 8 / 10

    Tire width to car width ratio

  • Average tire width: 244 mm;
    Car body width: 1814 mm;
    Car width to tyre width: 13%;
  • Whole wheel height (in. and mm)

  • Disc height: 466 mm;
    Tire height: 96 mm;
    Wheel height: 658 mm;

    Tire width to power ratio

  • 3.2i 24V — 0.7 mm per 1 hp (0.9 mm/kW)
    Vehicle Tire width / profile height Whole tire height Engine сс to 1 tire Tire circumference Summary tire width
    3.2i 24V 225 / 101 mm 660 mm
    (26 in)
    812 cc (0.81 L) 2073 mm
    (81.6 in)
    900 mm
    (35.4 in)
    Vehicle 3.2i 24V
    Tire width / profile height 225 / 101 mm
    Whole tire height 660 mm (26 in)
    Engine сс to 1 tire 812 cc (0.81 L)
    Tire circumferencee 2073 mm (81.6 in)
    Summary tire width 900 mm (35.4 in)

    Quick notes on BMW M3 tires

      • Min-max tire width: 225—235 mm
      • Min-max wheel diameter: R17
      • Min-max sidewall height: 94—101 mm
      • Tire width difference from average: -8.3%
      • Average wheel height: 628 mm
      • Tire width per 1 hp: 0.8 mm / 1 hp
      • Weight per 1 mm of tire width: 7 kg / 1 mm
      • Load to 1 tire: 388 kg / 855 lbs
      • Power to 1 tire: 76 hp / 56 kW
      • Tiremain rating: 8 / 10

    Tire width to car width ratio

  • Average tire width: 241 mm;
    Car body width: 1795 mm;
    Car width to tyre width: 13%;
  • Whole wheel height (in. and mm)

  • Disc height: 460 mm;
    Tire height: 96 mm;
    Wheel height: 652 mm;

    Tire width to power ratio

  • 3.0i — 0.8 mm per 1 hp (1.1 mm/kW)
  • 3.2 — 0.7 mm per 1 hp (1 mm/kW)
    Vehicle Tire width / profile height Whole tire height Engine сс to 1 tire Tire circumference Summary tire width
    3.0i 235 / 94 mm 620 mm
    (24.4 in)
    748 cc (0.75 L) 1948 mm
    (76.7 in)
    940 mm
    (37 in)
    3.2 225 / 101 mm 634 mm
    (25 in)
    800 cc (0.8 L) 1992 mm
    (78.4 in)
    900 mm
    (35.4 in)
    Vehicle 3.0i
    Tire width / profile height 235 / 94 mm
    Whole tire height 620 mm (24.4 in)
    Engine сс to 1 tire 748 cc (0.75 L)
    Tire circumferencee 1948 mm (76.7 in)
    Summary tire width 940 mm (37 in)
    Vehicle 3.2
    Tire width / profile height 225 / 101 mm
    Whole tire height 634 mm (25 in)
    Engine сс to 1 tire 800 cc (0.8 L)
    Tire circumferencee 1992 mm (78.4 in)
    Summary tire width 900 mm (35.4 in)

    Quick notes on BMW M3 tires

      • Min-max tire width: 225—235 mm
      • Min-max wheel diameter: R17
      • Min-max sidewall height: 94—101 mm
      • Tire width difference from average: -9.1%
      • Average wheel height: 625 mm
      • Tire width per 1 hp: 0.8 mm / 1 hp
      • Weight per 1 mm of tire width: 6 kg / 1 mm
      • Load to 1 tire: 363 kg / 801 lbs
      • Power to 1 tire: 75 hp / 55 kW
      • Tiremain rating: 8 / 10

    Tire width to car width ratio

  • Average tire width: 239 mm;
    Car body width: 1777 mm;
    Car width to tyre width: 13%;
  • Whole wheel height (in. and mm)

  • Disc height: 454 mm;
    Tire height: 96 mm;
    Wheel height: 646 mm;

    Tire width to power ratio

  • GT 3.0 — 0.8 mm per 1 hp (1.1 mm/kW)
  • 3.0i — 0.8 mm per 1 hp (1.1 mm/kW)
  • 3.2 — 0.7 mm per 1 hp (1 mm/kW)
    Vehicle Tire width / profile height Whole tire height Engine сс to 1 tire Tire circumference Summary tire width
    GT 3.0 235 / 94 mm 620 mm
    (24.4 in)
    748 cc (0.75 L) 1948 mm
    (76.7 in)
    940 mm
    (37 in)
    3.0i 235 / 94 mm 620 mm
    (24.4 in)
    748 cc (0.75 L) 1948 mm
    (76.7 in)
    940 mm
    (37 in)
    3.2 225 / 101 mm 634 mm
    (25 in)
    800 cc (0.8 L) 1992 mm
    (78.4 in)
    900 mm
    (35.4 in)
    Vehicle GT 3.0
    Tire width / profile height 235 / 94 mm
    Whole tire height 620 mm (24.4 in)
    Engine сс to 1 tire 748 cc (0.75 L)
    Tire circumferencee 1948 mm (76.7 in)
    Summary tire width 940 mm (37 in)
    Vehicle 3.0i
    Tire width / profile height 235 / 94 mm
    Whole tire height 620 mm (24.4 in)
    Engine сс to 1 tire 748 cc (0.75 L)
    Tire circumferencee 1948 mm (76.7 in)
    Summary tire width 940 mm (37 in)
    Vehicle 3.2
    Tire width / profile height 225 / 101 mm
    Whole tire height 634 mm (25 in)
    Engine сс to 1 tire 800 cc (0.8 L)
    Tire circumferencee 1992 mm (78.4 in)
    Summary tire width 900 mm (35.4 in)

    Quick notes on BMW M3 tires

      • Min-max tire width: 205—225 mm
      • Min-max wheel diameter: R15—R16
      • Min-max sidewall height: 101—113 mm
      • Tire width difference from average: -1.9%
      • Average wheel height: 608 mm
      • Tire width per 1 hp: 0.9 mm / 1 hp
      • Weight per 1 mm of tire width: 6 kg / 1 mm
      • Load to 1 tire: 300 kg / 662 lbs
      • Power to 1 tire: 57 hp / 42 kW
      • Tiremain rating: 6 / 10

    Tire width to car width ratio

  • Average tire width: 236 mm;
    Car body width: 1765 mm;
    Car width to tyre width: 13%;
  • Whole wheel height (in. and mm)

  • Disc height: 446 mm;
    Tire height: 98 mm;
    Wheel height: 642 mm;

    Tire width to power ratio

  • 2.5 — 0.9 mm per 1 hp (1.3 mm/kW)
  • 2.3 — 1 mm per 1 hp (1.3 mm/kW)
    Vehicle Tire width / profile height Whole tire height Engine сс to 1 tire Tire circumference Summary tire width
    2.5 225 / 101 mm 609 mm
    (24 in)
    617 cc (0.62 L) 1913 mm
    (75.3 in)
    900 mm
    (35.4 in)
    2.3 205 / 113 mm 607 mm
    (23.9 in)
    576 cc (0.58 L) 1907 mm
    (75.1 in)
    820 mm
    (32.3 in)
    Vehicle 2.5
    Tire width / profile height 225 / 101 mm
    Whole tire height 609 mm (24 in)
    Engine сс to 1 tire 617 cc (0.62 L)
    Tire circumferencee 1913 mm (75.3 in)
    Summary tire width 900 mm (35.4 in)
    Vehicle 2.3
    Tire width / profile height 205 / 113 mm
    Whole tire height 607 mm (23.9 in)
    Engine сс to 1 tire 576 cc (0.58 L)
    Tire circumferencee 1907 mm (75.1 in)
    Summary tire width 820 mm (32.3 in)

    Quick notes on BMW M3 tires

      • Min-max tire width: 205 mm
      • Min-max wheel diameter: R15
      • Min-max sidewall height: 113 mm
      • Tire width difference from average: +2.9%
      • Average wheel height: 607 mm
      • Tire width per 1 hp: 1 mm / 1 hp
      • Weight per 1 mm of tire width: 7 kg / 1 mm
      • Load to 1 tire: 340 kg / 750 lbs
      • Power to 1 tire: 50 hp / 37 kW
      • Tiremain rating: 6 / 10

    Tire width to car width ratio

  • Average tire width: 234 mm;
    Car body width: 1760 mm;
    Car width to tyre width: 13%;
  • Whole wheel height (in. and mm)

  • Disc height: 442 mm;
    Tire height: 99 mm;
    Wheel height: 640 mm;

    Tire width to power ratio

  • 2.3 — 1 mm per 1 hp (1.4 mm/kW)
    Vehicle Tire width / profile height Whole tire height Engine сс to 1 tire Tire circumference Summary tire width
    2.3 205 / 113 mm 607 mm
    (23.9 in)
    576 cc (0.58 L) 1907 mm
    (75.1 in)
    820 mm
    (32.3 in)
    Vehicle 2.3
    Tire width / profile height 205 / 113 mm
    Whole tire height 607 mm (23.9 in)
    Engine сс to 1 tire 576 cc (0.58 L)
    Tire circumferencee 1907 mm (75.1 in)
    Summary tire width 820 mm (32.3 in)