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BMW 3-series generations and tyre sizes

3-series

E21

1975 – 1979
Petrol66–105 kW (90–143 PS)Manual / Automatic
185/70 R13
3-series

E21 (1. Facelift)

1979 – 1984
Petrol55–105 kW (75–143 PS)Manual / Automatic
185/70 R13
3-series

E30

1982 – 1991
Diesel, Petrol63–126 kW (86–171 PS)Manual / Automatic
185/70 R13175/70 R14195/60 R14195/65 R14205/55 R15225/45 R16
3-series

E30 (1. Facelift)

1987 – 1994
Diesel, Petrol63–175 kW (86–238 PS)Automatic / Manual
175/70 R14195/65 R14205/55 R15225/45 R16
3-series

3er-Reihe E36

1990 – 2000
CNG, Diesel, Petrol60–236 kW (82–321 PS)Manual / Automatic
185/65 R15205/60 R15225/50 R16225/45 R17235/40 R17
3-series

E46

1998 – 2003
Petrol, Diesel77–170 kW (105–231 PS)Manual / Automatic
195/65 R15205/55 R16225/45 R17
3-series

3er-Reihe E46 (1. Facelift)

2000 – 2006
Diesel, Petrol85–265 kW (116–360 PS)Manual / Automatic
195/65 R15205/55 R16225/50 R16225/60 R16225/45 R17225/45 R18235/35 R19
3-series

3er-Reihe E90/E91/E92/E93

2005 – 2010
Diesel, Petrol90–309 kW (122–420 PS)Manual / Automatic
205/55 R16225/45 R17225/40 R18245/40 R18
3-series

3er-Reihe E90/E91/E92/E93 (1. Facelift)

2008 – 2014
Diesel, Petrol85–331 kW (116–450 PS)Manual / Automatic
205/55 R16225/45 R17225/40 R18245/40 R18245/35 R19255/35 R19
3-series

3er-Reihe F30/F31/F34/F80

2012 – 2016
Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid85–317 kW (116–431 PS)Manual / Automatic
205/55 R16205/60 R16225/50 R17225/55 R17225/45 R18225/50 R18255/40 R18
3-series F30/F31/F34 (1. Facelift)

F30/F31/F34 (1. Facelift)

2015 – Now
Diesel, Petrol85–338 kW (116–460 PS)Manual / Automatic
205/55 R16205/60 R16225/50 R17225/55 R17225/45 R18225/50 R18255/40 R18265/35 R19265/30 R20
3-series 3er-Reihe F30/F31/F34/F80 (1. Facelift)

3er-Reihe F30/F31/F34/F80 (1. Facelift)

2015 – 2020
Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid85–240 kW (116–326 PS)Automatic / Manual
205/55 R16205/60 R16225/50 R17225/45 R18
3-series

G20/G21

2019 – Now
3-series 3er-Reihe G20/G21/G80

3er-Reihe G20/G21/G80

2019 – 2022
Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid110–375 kW (150–510 PS)Manual / Automatic
/ R205/60 R16225/50 R17225/45 R18275/40 R18275/35 R19
3-series 3er-Reihe G20/G21/G80/G81 (1. Facelift)

3er-Reihe G20/G21/G80/G81 (1. Facelift)

2022 – 2024
Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid110–405 kW (150–551 PS)Automatic / Manual
/ R225/50 R17275/40 R18275/35 R19
3-series 3er-Reihe G20/G21/G80/G81 (2. Facelift)

3er-Reihe G20/G21/G80/G81 (2. Facelift)

2024 – Now
Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid110–405 kW (150–551 PS)Automatic / Manual
/ R225/50 R17225/45 R18275/40 R18275/35 R19

For the BMW 3-series in 2026, the top-rated Winter tyres are Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 (rated 9.4/10) and Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P (rated 9.1/10). The BMW 3-series uses 30 tyre sizes across 16 generations. The Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 excels in Dry performance while the Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P stands out in Wet performance. Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.

Source: aggregated data from ADAC, TCS, Auto Bild, GTÜ and other independent tyre testing organizations.

Winter tyres for BMW 3-series - market overview, tests, reviews 2026

Best Winter tyres for BMW 3-series

Best tyres for BMW 3-series by category

Best for dry
Michelin PILOT ALPIN PA4
8.9/10
Best for wet
Continental WinterContact TS 860
9.4/10
Best for comfort
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
8.9/10
Best for noise
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
9.3/10
Best for snow
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
9.5/10
Best overall
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
9.4/10

Tyre comparison for BMW 3-series

#TyreRatingWetDryNoiseComfortSegmentFit
1Michelin PILOT ALPIN 59.47.58.87.68.1Premium75%
2Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P9.18.38.38.08.0Premium82%
3Bridgestone Blizzak LM-0059.09.28.48.48.3Premium127%
4Continental WinterContact TS 8609.09.48.67.98.1Premium72%
5GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+9.08.58.08.98.5Premium113%

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Winter tyres for BMW 3-series?
Based on aggregated test results, the top-rated Winter tyres for BMW 3-series are: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 (9.4/10), Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P (9.1/10), Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (9.0/10). Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.
What tyre sizes fit BMW 3-series?
The BMW 3-series uses the following tyre sizes: 185/70 R13, 175/70 R14, 195/60 R14, 195/65 R14, 205/55 R15, 225/45 R16, 185/65 R15, 205/60 R15, 225/50 R16, 225/45 R17, 235/40 R17, 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16, 225/60 R16, 225/45 R18, 235/35 R19, 225/40 R18, 245/40 R18, 245/35 R19, 255/35 R19, 205/60 R16, 225/50 R17, 225/55 R17, 225/50 R18, 255/40 R18, 265/35 R19, 265/30 R20, / R, 275/40 R18, 275/35 R19.
How many generations does the BMW 3-series have?
The BMW 3-series has 16 generations, from 1975 to 2024.
What is the best tyre for wet roads for BMW 3-series?
For wet road performance on BMW 3-series, the top-rated tyres are Continental WinterContact TS 860 (9.4/10) And Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (9.2/10).
Are Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 good for BMW 3-series?
Yes, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 is the top-rated tyre for BMW 3-series with a rating of 9.4/10. Its strongest discipline is dry. It covers 75% of BMW 3-series tyre sizes.
How to choose tyres for BMW 3-series?
To choose the right tyres for BMW 3-series: 1) Check which tyre sizes fit your generation. 2) Choose between summer, winter, or all-season tyres. 3) Compare test ratings from independent organizations. 4) Consider your driving priorities (wet safety, comfort, mileage). 5) Decide between premium and budget segments based on your budget.

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