1996 BMW 318i Spare Tire
The BMW 318i, as part of the compact luxury 3 Series lineage, is designed to blend performance with practical daily driving needs, including those unforeseen moments when a spare tire becomes indispensable. For owners seeking to ensure they're prepared for such eventualities, it's crucial to note that the availability and size of a spare tire can vary depending on the year and model of the vehicle. Traditionally, the 318i would have been equipped with a compact, temporary "donut" spare tire designed for limited use, specifically to get you to a service point for a permanent fix. This spare typically measures significantly smaller than the car's standard tires, often around 135/80/R17, though exact sizes can vary and should be confirmed against the specific year model's specifications. However, it's essential to acknowledge a shift in BMW's approach over recent years, with many models moving away from including a physical spare tire as standard equipment, opting instead for run-flat tires or mobility kits consisting of tire sealant and a compressor. Consequently, owners of newer models looking to secure a spare tire might need to consider aftermarket solutions or special orders through BMW parts departments, ensuring they have the right fit and compatibility for their vehicle.
1996 BMW 318i comes with 4 OEM tire size options. Select the original equipment the tire size installed on your vehicle to see all spare tires that have roughly the same tire diameter and can be used as a temporary replacement in the event of a flat tire. Remember that load carrying capacity of the spare tire must be the same or higher than the load carrying capacity of the original equipment tires in order to safely support the weight of your vehicle. Refer to vehicle owner's manual or contact BMW dealership to confirm the correct 1996 BMW 318i spare tire size.
185/65R15
185/65R15 tire has a diameter of 24.4". These temporary spare tires fit the acceptable tire diameter range of 23.7" to 25.1".
| Spare Size | Spare Diameter | Diameter Differential |
|---|---|---|
| T125/85D16from $146.92 | 24.3" | -0.4% |
| T125/70R17from $127.35 | 23.9" | -2% |
| T125/80R17from $127.33 | 24.9" | 2% |
| T125/70R18from $123.33 | 24.9" | 2% |
| T145/70D17from $120.99 | 25" | 2.5% |
| T125/90R16from $119.73 | 24.9" | 2% |
| T125/80D16from $95.68 | 23.9" | -2% |
| T135/80D16from $93.99 | 24.5" | 0.4% |
| T125/70D17from $82.14 | 23.9" | -2% |
| T135/90D15 | 24.6" | 0.8% |
| T135/80R16 | 24.5" | 0.4% |
| T135/70R17 | 24.5" | 0.4% |
| T135/70D17 | 24.5" | 0.4% |
| T135/60R18 | 24.4" | 0% |
| T135/60D18 | 24.4" | 0% |
| T125/90R15 | 23.9" | -2% |
| T125/90D16 | 24.9" | 2% |
| T125/90D15 | 23.9" | -2% |
| T125/80R16 | 23.9" | -2% |
| T125/80D17 | 24.9" | 2% |
| T145/70R17 | 25" | 2.5% |
| T135/90R15 | 24.6" | 0.8% |
205/60R15
205/60R15 tire has a diameter of 24.7". These temporary spare tires fit the acceptable tire diameter range of 24" to 25.4".
| Spare Size | Spare Diameter | Diameter Differential |
|---|---|---|
| T155/60R18from $164.19 | 25.3" | 2.4% |
| T125/85D16from $146.92 | 24.3" | -1.6% |
| T125/80R17from $127.33 | 24.9" | 0.8% |
| T125/70R18from $123.33 | 24.9" | 0.8% |
| T145/70D17from $120.99 | 25" | 1.2% |
| T125/90R16from $119.73 | 24.9" | 0.8% |
| T135/80D16from $93.99 | 24.5" | -0.8% |
| T135/80R16 | 24.5" | -0.8% |
| T135/90D15 | 24.6" | -0.4% |
| T135/90R15 | 24.6" | -0.4% |
| T145/80D16 | 25.1" | 1.6% |
| T135/70R17 | 24.5" | -0.8% |
| T135/70D17 | 24.5" | -0.8% |
| T135/60R18 | 24.4" | -1.2% |
| T135/60D18 | 24.4" | -1.2% |
| T125/90D16 | 24.9" | 0.8% |
| T125/80D17 | 24.9" | 0.8% |
| T145/70R17 | 25" | 1.2% |
| T145/80R16 | 25.1" | 1.6% |
225/50R16
225/50R16 tire has a diameter of 24.9". These temporary spare tires fit the acceptable tire diameter range of 24.2" to 25.6".
| Spare Size | Spare Diameter | Diameter Differential |
|---|---|---|
| T155/60R18from $164.19 | 25.3" | 1.6% |
| T125/85D16from $146.92 | 24.3" | -2.4% |
| T135/70D18from $135.05 | 25.5" | 2.4% |
| T135/80R17from $133.66 | 25.5" | 2.4% |
| T135/70R18from $131.66 | 25.5" | 2.4% |
| T125/80R17from $127.33 | 24.9" | 0% |
| T125/70R18from $123.33 | 24.9" | 0% |
| T145/70D17from $120.99 | 25" | 0.4% |
| T125/90R16from $119.73 | 24.9" | 0% |
| T135/80D17from $112.58 | 25.5" | 2.4% |
| T135/80D16from $93.99 | 24.5" | -1.6% |
| T135/80R16 | 24.5" | -1.6% |
| T135/90D15 | 24.6" | -1.2% |
| T135/90R15 | 24.6" | -1.2% |
| T145/65D18 | 25.4" | 2% |
| T145/65R18 | 25.4" | 2% |
| T145/80D16 | 25.1" | 0.8% |
| T135/70R17 | 24.5" | -1.6% |
| T135/70D17 | 24.5" | -1.6% |
| T135/60R19 | 25.4" | 2% |
| T135/60R18 | 24.4" | -2% |
| T135/60D19 | 25.4" | 2% |
| T135/60D18 | 24.4" | -2% |
| T125/90D16 | 24.9" | 0% |
| T125/80D17 | 24.9" | 0% |
| T145/70R17 | 25" | 0.4% |
| T145/80R16 | 25.1" | 0.8% |
225/55R15
225/55R15 tire has a diameter of 24.8". These temporary spare tires fit the acceptable tire diameter range of 24.1" to 25.5".
| Spare Size | Spare Diameter | Diameter Differential |
|---|---|---|
| T155/60R18from $164.19 | 25.3" | 2% |
| T125/85D16from $146.92 | 24.3" | -2% |
| T125/80R17from $127.33 | 24.9" | 0.4% |
| T125/70R18from $123.33 | 24.9" | 0.4% |
| T145/70D17from $120.99 | 25" | 0.8% |
| T125/90R16from $119.73 | 24.9" | 0.4% |
| T135/80D16from $93.99 | 24.5" | -1.2% |
| T135/80R16 | 24.5" | -1.2% |
| T135/90D15 | 24.6" | -0.8% |
| T135/90R15 | 24.6" | -0.8% |
| T145/65D18 | 25.4" | 2.4% |
| T145/65R18 | 25.4" | 2.4% |
| T145/80D16 | 25.1" | 1.2% |
| T135/70R17 | 24.5" | -1.2% |
| T135/70D17 | 24.5" | -1.2% |
| T135/60R19 | 25.4" | 2.4% |
| T135/60R18 | 24.4" | -1.6% |
| T135/60D19 | 25.4" | 2.4% |
| T135/60D18 | 24.4" | -1.6% |
| T125/90D16 | 24.9" | 0.4% |
| T125/80D17 | 24.9" | 0.4% |
| T145/70R17 | 25" | 0.8% |
| T145/80R16 | 25.1" | 1.2% |
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