What tyre size does a BMW Z3 use?

The most common size is 225/45R17. Depending on generation and engine, the BMW Z3 uses 8 different sizes including 225/45R17, 245/40R17, 205/55R16, 205/60R15, 225/50R16.

Where do I find my exact BMW Z3 tyre size?

Check the tyre placard in the driver's door jamb or fuel flap, or use the lookup tool on this page to select your generation and engine.

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BMW Z3 tyre sizes

All factory fitments by generation and engine — 8 sizes across 5 generations.

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Quick answer

The most common tyre size on the BMW Z3 is 225/45R17 (overall diameter ≈ 634 mm). Exact fitment depends on generation and engine — full breakdown below.

M-coupe (MR/C) 1998 - 2002 - Coupé (1998–2002)

Engine	Tyre sizes
M Coupé 3.2 (E36/8S) - 321 PS - Benzin - 3201 Hubraum	225/45R17 245/40R17
M-Coupé 3.2 (E36/8S) - 325 PS - Benzin - 3246 Hubraum	225/45R17 245/40R17

Z3 (R/C/Facelift) 1998 - 2002 - Cabrio (1998–2002)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Z3 1.9i Roadster - 116 PS - Benzin - 1895 Hubraum	205/55R16 205/60R15 225/45R17 225/50R16 225/55R15
Z3 1.9i Roadster - 118 PS - Benzin - 1895 Hubraum	205/55R16 205/60R15 225/45R17 225/50R16 225/55R15
Z3 2.0i Roadster - 150 PS - Benzin - 1991 Hubraum	205/55R16 205/60R15 225/45R17 225/50R16 225/55R15 245/40R17
Z3 2.2i Roadster - 163 PS - Benzin - 2171 Hubraum	205/55R16 205/60R15 225/45R17 225/50R16 225/55R15 245/40R17
Z3 2.2i Roadster - 170 PS - Benzin - 2171 Hubraum	205/55R16 205/60R15 225/45R17 225/50R16 225/55R15 245/40R17
Z3 2.8 Roadster - 193 PS - Benzin - 2793 Hubraum	205/55R16 205/60R15 225/45R17 225/50R16 245/40R17
Z3 3.0 Roadster - 231 PS - Benzin - 2979 Hubraum	205/55R16 225/45R17 225/50R16 245/40R17

M-Roadster (MR/C) 1997 - 2002 - Cabrio (1997–2002)

Engine	Tyre sizes
M Roadster 3.2 (E36/7S) - 321 PS - Benzin - 3201 Hubraum	225/45R17 245/40R17
M Roadster 3.2 (E36/7S) - 325 PS - Benzin - 3246 Hubraum	225/45R17 245/40R17

Z3 coupe (R/C) 1997 - 2002 - Coupé (1997–2002)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Z3 2.8 Coupé (E36/8) - 192 PS - Benzin - 2793 Hubraum	205/60R15 225/45R17 225/50R16 245/40R17
Z3 2.8 Coupé (E36/8) - 193 PS - Benzin - 2793 Hubraum	205/55R16 205/60R15 225/45R16 225/45R17 225/50R16 245/40R17
Z3 3.0 Coupé (E36/8) - 231 PS - Benzin - 2979 Hubraum	205/55R16 225/45R17 225/50R16 245/40R17

Z3 (R/C) 1996 - 1999 - Cabrio (1996–1999)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Z3 1.8 Roadster (E36/7) - 116 PS - Benzin - 1796 Hubraum	185/65R15 205/60R15 225/45R17 225/50R16
Z3 1.9i Roadster (E36/7) - 116 PS - Benzin - 1895 Hubraum	205/55R16 205/60R15 225/45R17 225/50R16 225/55R15
Z3 1.9i Roadster (E36/7) - 118 PS - Benzin - 1895 Hubraum	205/55R16 205/60R15 225/45R17 225/50R16 225/55R15
Z3 1.9i Roadster (E36/7) - 140 PS - Benzin - 1895 Hubraum	185/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/45R17 225/50R16 225/55R15
Z3 2.0 Roadster (E36/7) - 150 PS - Benzin - 1991 Hubraum	205/55R16 205/60R15 225/45R17 225/50R16 225/55R15 245/40R17
Z3 2.8 Roadster (E36/7) - 192 PS - Benzin - 2793 Hubraum	205/60R15 225/45R17 225/50R16 245/40R17
Z3 2.8 Roadster (E36/7) - 193 PS - Benzin - 2793 Hubraum	205/55R16 205/60R15 225/45R17 225/50R16 245/40R17

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