Approved wheel and tire specifications
117n
Use the spare tire only for short
BMW tests certain tire brands for each tire size, classifies them as road-safe and
approves them. Consult your BMW center for more information.
Observe any regulations applicable in the country of use, e.g. requiring entry in
the vehicle documents.
distances (to reach the nearest BMW
center, for instance). Due to the altered
handling characteristics, do not exceed
a maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Mounting snow chains on the spare tire
is not possible. Be sure that all tires are
properly inflated, refer to page 27.
Z3 roadster 3.0i, Z3 coupe 3.0i
Summer
225/50 R 16 92 V
225/50 ZR 16
The use of rims and lug bolts that
do not meet the specifications of
the original factory-installed equipment
will affect the safe operation of your
vehicle and may cause an accident and
personal injury.
6
–
7Jx16
Front: 225/45 ZR 17
Rear: 245/40 ZR 17
Winter (M+S)
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–
–
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7.5Jx17
8.5Jx17
Never mix tires of different design, such
as steel-belted radials with bias-belted
or bias-ply tires etc. Mixing tire types
will adversely affect road-holding and
can lead to loss of vehicle control.<
205/55 R 16 91 Q/T/H
225/50 R 16 92 Q/T/H
6
6
7Jx16
7Jx16
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7.5Jx17
8Jx17
225/45 R 17 91 Q
Spare tire
T 115/90 R 16 92 M
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3.00Bx16
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