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Quick notes on BMW Z3 rims

    • Average rim diameter: 15.8 in. (401 mm)
    • Average rim width: 6.8 in. (173 mm)
    • Max speed on original rims: 155 mph (250 km/h)
    • Load to one rim: 316 kg (697 lbs)
    • Rim diameter to car height: 31%
    • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 0.94 hp/mm (0.69 kW/mm)
    • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 15.42 mm to 1 mpg
    • Summary width of rims: 27 in. (686 mm)
    • Rim circumference: 49.6 in. per wheel (1260 mm)
    • Rimsley rating: 2 / 10

Original 1995 BMW Z3 rim size

  • 1.9 — 7 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.8 — 7 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.2i — 7 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 1.8 — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 2.0 — 7 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 3.0i — 7 in. width and 16 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 1.9 — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 2.8 — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 2.2i — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 1.8 — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0 — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 3.0i — 195 mm min and 225 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 1.9 — 7 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)
  • 2.8 — 12 hp per 1 in. (9 kW/in)
  • 2.2i — 11 hp per 1 in. (8 kW/in)
  • 1.8 — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 2.0 — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 3.0i — 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
    1.9 7J x 16
    (178 x 406 mm)     		2.1 mm to 1 Nm 43.8% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		28 in.
    (711 mm)
    2.8 7J x 16
    (178 x 406 mm)     		1.4 mm to 1 Nm 43.8% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		28 in.
    (711 mm)
    2.2i 7J x 16
    (178 x 406 mm)     		1.9 mm to 1 Nm 43.8% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		28 in.
    (711 mm)
    1.8 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)     		2.3 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.0 7J x 16
    (178 x 406 mm)     		1.5 mm to 1 Nm 43.8% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		28 in.
    (711 mm)
    3.0i 7J x 16
    (178 x 406 mm)     		1.4 mm to 1 Nm 43.8% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 1.9
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 16
    (178 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.1 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 2.8
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 16
    (178 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.4 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 2.2i
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 16
    (178 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.9 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 1.8
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 40%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 16
    (178 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.5 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 3.0i
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 16
    (178 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.4 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)

    Quick notes on BMW Z3 rims

      • Average rim diameter: 16.3 in. (414 mm)
      • Average rim width: 7 in. (178 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 155 mph (250 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 333 kg (734 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 32%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.39 hp/mm (1.02 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 16.56 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 28 in. (711 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 51.2 in. per wheel (1300 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 4 / 10

    Original 1998 BMW Z3 rim size

  • 2.8 — 7 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 3.0i — 7 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 3.2 — 7 in. width and 17 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 2.8 — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 3.0i — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 3.2 — 195 mm min and 225 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 2.8 — 12 hp per 1 in. (9 kW/in)
  • 3.0i — 14 hp per 1 in. (11 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
    2.8 7J x 16
    (178 x 406 mm)     		1.5 mm to 1 Nm 43.8% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		28 in.
    (711 mm)
    3.0i 7J x 16
    (178 x 406 mm)     		1.4 mm to 1 Nm 43.8% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		28 in.
    (711 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 2.8
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 16
    (178 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.5 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 3.0i
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 16
    (178 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.4 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 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 Z3 rims

      • Average rim diameter: 17 in. (432 mm)
      • Average rim width: 7 in. (178 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 155 mph (250 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 344 kg (758 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 34%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.83 hp/mm (1.35 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 17.28 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 28 in. (711 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 53.4 in. per wheel (1356 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 4 / 10

    Original 1998 BMW Z3 rim size

  • 3.2 — 7 in. width and 17 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 3.2 — 195 mm min and 225 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 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
    3.2 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)     		1.2 mm to 1 Nm 41.2% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)     		28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 3.2
    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 Z3 rims

      • Average rim diameter: 17 in. (432 mm)
      • Average rim width: 8 in. (203 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 155 mph (250 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 363 kg (799 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 34%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.6 hp/mm (1.18 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 17.28 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 32 in. (813 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 53.4 in. per wheel (1356 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 4 / 10

    Original 1997 BMW Z3 rim size

  • 3.2 — 8 in. width and 17 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 3.2 — 215 mm min and 245 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 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
    3.2 8J x 17
    (203 x 432 mm)     		1.2 mm to 1 Nm 47.1% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)     		32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle 3.2
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 17
    (203 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 47.1%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 32 in.
    (813 mm)