2009 BMW 3 Series (incl. M3) Tire Pressure & Sizes


BMW 3 Series (incl. M3)'s built in 2009 with the following tire sizes are recommended to be kept at the following pressures.

Tire Size Front Rear
205/55R16 91H 32 PSI 36 PSI
225/45R17 91V 32 PSI 38 PSI
F: 225/40R18 88W
R: 255/35R18 90W
32 PSI 35 - 38 PSI
225/45R17 91H 32 PSI 35 - 38 PSI
F: 225/45R17 91V
R: 255/40R17 94V
32 PSI 32 - 36 PSI
F: 225/35R19 88Y
R: 255/30R19 91Y
32 PSI 35 PSI
F: 245/35R19 93(Y)
R: 265/35R19 98(Y)
36 PSI 38 PSI
F: 245/40R18 93(Y)
R: 265/40R18 97(Y)
36 PSI 38 PSI

What Do These Numbers Mean?

When comparing tires you will find that they display various numbers and codes along the edges.

These numbers help you choose the right tire (size and speed rating) for your car and the following image shows you what each of them mean:

Tire codes guide

BMW 3 Series (incl. M3)

BMW 3 Series (incl. M3) Image