1997 BMW 318is Spare Tire
The BMW 318is, particularly renowned for its performance and style within the 3 Series lineup, includes a compact or space-saver spare tire, a common solution that balances practicality and space efficiency. The specific size of the spare tire can vary slightly based on the model year and the market in which the vehicle was sold, but typically, for most iterations of the 318is, the spare tire dimensions are smaller than the standard tires, designed to fit within the allocated space in the trunk and intended for temporary use to get the driver to a safe location for a tire change. It's important for owners to note that the compact spare should be used at reduced speeds and only for limited distances, as outlined in the vehicle's owner manual. Availability of these spare tires is relatively high, with options to purchase directly from BMW dealerships, auto parts stores, or through aftermarket suppliers, ensuring that owners can readily find a replacement or an upgrade to meet their needs. Always ensure that the spare tire's specifications match those recommended by BMW to maintain the vehicle's safety and performance integrity.
1997 BMW 318is comes with 3 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 1997 BMW 318is spare tire size.
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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