2012 BMW 3 Series (incl. M3) Tire Pressure & Sizes
BMW 3 Series (incl. M3)'s built in 2012 with the following tire sizes are recommended to be kept at the following pressures.
| Tire Size | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 225/45R17 91H | 32 PSI | 35 PSI |
| 205/55R16 91H | 32 PSI | 36 PSI |
|
F: 225/40R18 88W
R: 255/35R18 90W |
32 PSI | 35 PSI |
|
F: 225/45R17 91V
R: 255/40R17 94V |
32 PSI | 36 PSI |
| 225/45R18 91Y | 32 PSI | 34 PSI |
|
F: 225/45R18 91Y
R: 255/40R18 95Y |
32 PSI | 36 PSI |
| 225/50R17 94W | 32 PSI | 36 PSI |
|
F: 225/35R19 88Y
R: 255/30R19 91Y |
32 PSI | 35 PSI |
|
F: 225/40R19 89Y
R: 255/35R19 92Y |
32 PSI | 35 PSI |
|
F: 225/40R18 88Y
R: 255/35R18 90Y |
32 PSI | 35 PSI |
|
F: 245/35R19 93(Y)
R: 265/35R19 98(Y) |
35 PSI | 36 PSI |
|
F: 245/40R18 93(Y)
R: 265/40R18 97(Y) |
35 PSI | 36 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:
