VEHICLE REFERENCE
1998 BMW 3 Series 2.5 Petrol Automatic 4-speed RWD Tire Sizes & Pressures
E46 · US market · Petrol · Automatic
PetrolAutomatic168 hp (SAE)US market
Tires
205/55 R16
| Axle | both |
|---|---|
| Normal-load pressure | 2.4 bar |
| Loaded pressure | 2 bar |
Use the vehicle placard for cold inflation pressures, not the tire sidewall maximum.
205/50 R17
| Axle | both |
|---|---|
| Normal-load pressure | 2.1 bar |
| Loaded pressure | 2.1 bar |
Use the vehicle placard for cold inflation pressures, not the tire sidewall maximum.
205/60 R15
| Axle | both |
|---|---|
| Normal-load pressure | 2.3 bar |
| Loaded pressure | 2 bar |
Use the vehicle placard for cold inflation pressures, not the tire sidewall maximum.
185/65 R15
| Axle | both |
|---|---|
| Normal-load pressure | 2.2 bar |
| Loaded pressure | 2 bar |
Use the vehicle placard for cold inflation pressures, not the tire sidewall maximum.
225/45 R17
| Axle | both |
|---|---|
| Normal-load pressure | 2.5 bar |
| Loaded pressure | 2.2 bar |
Use the vehicle placard for cold inflation pressures, not the tire sidewall maximum.
195/65 R15
| Axle | both |
|---|---|
| Normal-load pressure | 2.3 bar |
| Loaded pressure | 2 bar |
Use the vehicle placard for cold inflation pressures, not the tire sidewall maximum.
225/50 R16
| Axle | both |
|---|---|
| Normal-load pressure | 2.2 bar |
| Loaded pressure | 2 bar |
Use the vehicle placard for cold inflation pressures, not the tire sidewall maximum.
Related configurations
Other 1998 3 Series engines
- 1.9 Petrol Automatic 4-speed RWD →
- 1.9 Petrol Manual 5-speed RWD →
- 2.5 Petrol Manual 5-speed RWD →M54
- 2.8 Petrol Automatic 4-speed RWD →
- 2.8 Petrol Manual 5-speed RWD →
Other model years with this configuration
Each entry is a distinct configuration. Figures are not shared between model years, markets or engines.