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Quick notes on BMW M3 rims

    • Average rim diameter: 18.5 in. (470 mm)
    • Average rim width: 9 in. (229 mm)
    • Max speed on original rims: 174 mph (280 km/h)
    • Load to one rim: 393 kg (867 lbs)
    • Rim diameter to car height: 33%
    • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.95 hp/mm (1.43 kW/mm)
    • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 16.79 mm to 1 mpg
    • Summary width of rims: 36 in. (914 mm)
    • Rim circumference: 58.1 in. per wheel (1476 mm)
    • Rimsley rating: 6 / 10

Original 2014 BMW M3 rim size

  • 3.0 — 9 in. width and 18 in. diameter
  • CS 3.0 — 9 in. width and 19 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 3.0 — 235 mm min and 265 mm max
  • CS 3.0 — 235 mm min and 265 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 3.0 — 24 hp per 1 in. (18 kW/in)
  • CS 3.0 — 24 hp per 1 in. (18 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    3.0 9J x 18
    (229 x 457 mm)     		0.8 mm to 1 Nm 50% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)     		36 in.
    (914 mm)
    CS 3.0 9J x 19
    (229 x 483 mm)     		0.8 mm to 1 Nm 47.4% 239 in.
    (6071 mm)     		36 in.
    (914 mm)
    Vehicle 3.0
    Rim width and diameter 9J x 18
    (229 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 0.8 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 50%
    Total rims circumference 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    Total rims width 36 in.
    (914 mm)
    Vehicle CS 3.0
    Rim width and diameter 9J x 19
    (229 x 483 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 0.8 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 47.4%
    Total rims circumference 239 in.
    (6071 mm)
    Total rims width 36 in.
    (914 mm)

    Quick notes on BMW M3 rims

      • Average rim diameter: 18 in. (457 mm)
      • Average rim width: 8 in. (203 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 155 mph (250 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 401 kg (885 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 32%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 2.07 hp/mm (1.52 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 24.05 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 32 in. (813 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 56.5 in. per wheel (1435 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 6 / 10

    Original 2008 BMW M3 rim size

  • 4.0 — 8 in. width and 18 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 4.0 — 215 mm min and 245 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 4.0 — 23 hp per 1 in. (17 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    4.0 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)     		1.1 mm to 1 Nm 44.4% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)     		32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle 4.0
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.1 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 44.4%
    Total rims circumference 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    Total rims width 32 in.
    (813 mm)

    Quick notes on BMW M3 rims

      • Average rim diameter: 18 in. (457 mm)
      • Average rim width: 9 in. (229 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 155 mph (250 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 453 kg (998 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 33%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.83 hp/mm (1.35 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 24.05 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 36 in. (914 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 56.5 in. per wheel (1435 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 6 / 10

    Original 2008 BMW M3 rim size

  • 4.0i — 9 in. width and 18 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 4.0i — 235 mm min and 265 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 4.0i — 23 hp per 1 in. (17 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    4.0i 9J x 18
    (229 x 457 mm)     		1.1 mm to 1 Nm 50% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)     		36 in.
    (914 mm)
    Vehicle 4.0i
    Rim width and diameter 9J x 18
    (229 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.1 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 50%
    Total rims circumference 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    Total rims width 36 in.
    (914 mm)

    Quick notes on BMW M3 rims

      • Average rim diameter: 18.5 in. (470 mm)
      • Average rim width: 9 in. (229 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 190 mph (305 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 398 kg (878 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 33%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.9 hp/mm (1.4 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 24.74 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 36 in. (914 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 58.1 in. per wheel (1476 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 6 / 10

    Original 2007 BMW M3 rim size

  • 4.0i — 9 in. width and 18 in. diameter
  • GTS 4.4 — 9 in. width and 19 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 4.0i — 235 mm min and 265 mm max
  • GTS 4.4 — 235 mm min and 265 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 4.0i — 23 hp per 1 in. (17 kW/in)
  • GTS 4.4 — 24 hp per 1 in. (17 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    4.0i 9J x 18
    (229 x 457 mm)     		1.1 mm to 1 Nm 50% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)     		36 in.
    (914 mm)
    GTS 4.4 9J x 19
    (229 x 483 mm)     		1.1 mm to 1 Nm 47.4% 239 in.
    (6071 mm)     		36 in.
    (914 mm)
    Vehicle 4.0i
    Rim width and diameter 9J x 18
    (229 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.1 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 50%
    Total rims circumference 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    Total rims width 36 in.
    (914 mm)
    Vehicle GTS 4.4
    Rim width and diameter 9J x 19
    (229 x 483 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.1 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 47.4%
    Total rims circumference 239 in.
    (6071 mm)
    Total rims width 36 in.
    (914 mm)

    Quick notes on BMW M3 rims

      • Average rim diameter: 18.5 in. (470 mm)
      • Average rim width: 7.8 in. (198 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 155 mph (250 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 351 kg (774 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 34%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.78 hp/mm (1.31 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 23.5 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 31 in. (787 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 58.1 in. per wheel (1476 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 6 / 10

    Original 2000 BMW M3 rim size

  • 3.2i 24V — 8 in. width and 18 in. diameter
  • CSL 3.2i 24V — 7.5 in. width and 19 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 3.2i 24V — 215 mm min and 245 mm max
  • CSL 3.2i 24V — 205 mm min and 235 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 3.2i 24V — 19 hp per 1 in. (14 kW/in)
  • CSL 3.2i 24V — 19 hp per 1 in. (14 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    3.2i 24V 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)     		1.3 mm to 1 Nm 44.4% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)     		32 in.
    (813 mm)
    CSL 3.2i 24V 7.5J x 19
    (191 x 483 mm)     		1.3 mm to 1 Nm 39.5% 239 in.
    (6071 mm)     		30 in.
    (762 mm)
    Vehicle 3.2i 24V
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 44.4%
    Total rims circumference 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    Total rims width 32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle CSL 3.2i 24V
    Rim width and diameter 7.5J x 19
    (191 x 483 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 39.5%
    Total rims circumference 239 in.
    (6071 mm)
    Total rims width 30 in.
    (762 mm)

    Quick notes on BMW M3 rims

      • Average rim diameter: 18 in. (457 mm)
      • Average rim width: 8 in. (203 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 155 mph (250 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 414 kg (912 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 34%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.69 hp/mm (1.24 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 24.05 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 32 in. (813 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 56.5 in. per wheel (1435 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 6 / 10

    Original 2001 BMW M3 rim size

  • 3.2i 24V — 8 in. width and 18 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 3.2i 24V — 215 mm min and 245 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 3.2i 24V — 19 hp per 1 in. (14 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    3.2i 24V 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)     		1.3 mm to 1 Nm 44.4% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)     		32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle 3.2i 24V
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 44.4%
    Total rims circumference 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    Total rims width 32 in.
    (813 mm)

    Quick notes on BMW M3 rims

      • Average rim diameter: 17 in. (432 mm)
      • Average rim width: 7.3 in. (185 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 155 mph (250 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 388 kg (855 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 32%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.64 hp/mm (1.21 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 18 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 29 in. (737 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 53.4 in. per wheel (1356 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 4 / 10

    Original 1994 BMW M3 rim size

  • 3.0i — 7.5 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • 3.2 — 7 in. width and 17 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 3.0i — 205 mm min and 235 mm max
  • 3.2 — 195 mm min and 225 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 3.0i — 17 hp per 1 in. (12 kW/in)
  • 3.2 — 19 hp per 1 in. (14 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    3.0i 7.5J x 17
    (191 x 432 mm)     		1.4 mm to 1 Nm 44.1% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)     		30 in.
    (762 mm)
    3.2 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)     		1.2 mm to 1 Nm 41.2% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)     		28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 3.0i
    Rim width and diameter 7.5J x 17
    (191 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.4 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 44.1%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 30 in.
    (762 mm)
    Vehicle 3.2
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 41.2%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)

    Quick notes on BMW M3 rims

      • Average rim diameter: 17 in. (432 mm)
      • Average rim width: 7.3 in. (185 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 155 mph (250 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 363 kg (801 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 32%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.63 hp/mm (1.2 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 18 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 29 in. (737 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 53.4 in. per wheel (1356 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 4 / 10

    Original 1992 BMW M3 rim size

  • GT 3.0 — 7.5 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • 3.0i — 7.5 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • 3.2 — 7 in. width and 17 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • GT 3.0 — 205 mm min and 235 mm max
  • 3.0i — 205 mm min and 235 mm max
  • 3.2 — 195 mm min and 225 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • GT 3.0 — 17 hp per 1 in. (13 kW/in)
  • 3.0i — 17 hp per 1 in. (12 kW/in)
  • 3.2 — 19 hp per 1 in. (14 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    GT 3.0 7.5J x 17
    (191 x 432 mm)     		1.3 mm to 1 Nm 44.1% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)     		30 in.
    (762 mm)
    3.0i 7.5J x 17
    (191 x 432 mm)     		1.4 mm to 1 Nm 44.1% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)     		30 in.
    (762 mm)
    3.2 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)     		1.2 mm to 1 Nm 41.2% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)     		28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle GT 3.0
    Rim width and diameter 7.5J x 17
    (191 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 44.1%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 30 in.
    (762 mm)
    Vehicle 3.0i
    Rim width and diameter 7.5J x 17
    (191 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.4 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 44.1%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 30 in.
    (762 mm)
    Vehicle 3.2
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 41.2%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)

    Quick notes on BMW M3 rims

      • Average rim diameter: 15.5 in. (394 mm)
      • Average rim width: 6.5 in. (165 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 154 mph (248 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 300 kg (662 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 29%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.38 hp/mm (1.01 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 13.59 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 26 in. (660 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 48.7 in. per wheel (1237 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 2 / 10

    Original 1986 BMW M3 rim size

  • 2.5 — 7 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.3 — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 2.5 — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 2.3 — 175 mm min and 205 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 2.5 — 15 hp per 1 in. (11 kW/in)
  • 2.3 — 14 hp per 1 in. (11 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    2.5 7J x 16
    (178 x 406 mm)     		1.7 mm to 1 Nm 43.8% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		28 in.
    (711 mm)
    2.3 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)     		1.7 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.5
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 16
    (178 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.7 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 43.8%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 2.3
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.7 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 40%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)

    Quick notes on BMW M3 rims

      • Average rim diameter: 15 in. (381 mm)
      • Average rim width: 6 in. (152 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 145 mph (233 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 340 kg (750 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 28%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.32 hp/mm (0.97 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 14.65 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 24 in. (610 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 47.1 in. per wheel (1196 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 2 / 10

    Original 1988 BMW M3 rim size

  • 2.3 — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 2.3 — 175 mm min and 205 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 2.3 — 13 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    2.3 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)     		1.6 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.3
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.6 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 40%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)