2023 BMW 230i Spare Tire
The BMW 230i, much like several modern BMW models, does not come equipped with a traditional spare tire as part of its standard factory setup. This decision is in line with BMW's design philosophy focusing on weight reduction and space efficiency, which purportedly enhances performance and fuel efficiency. Instead, the BMW 230i typically comes with a run-flat tire system. These run-flat tires are designed to allow the driver to continue driving for a limited distance, usually up to 50 miles, at a reduced speed (up to 50 mph) even after a puncture, aiming to provide enough leeway to reach a safe location or a service center. For owners who prefer the security of having a spare tire, aftermarket solutions exist, although the size and compatibility would depend on the exact model year and wheel setup of the BMW 230i. Generally, a compact temporary spare tire, also known as a "donut," could be an option, with sizes varying but often around 17 inches in diameter to fit in the trunk space designed for mobility kits or for some space allocation for cargo. It's critical to note that any modification or addition such as carrying an aftermarket spare tire should consider the vehicle's load and space capacity to ensure safety and vehicle integrity.
2023 BMW 230i comes with 2 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 2023 BMW 230i spare tire size.
225/40R19
225/40R19 tire has a diameter of 26.1". These temporary spare tires fit the acceptable tire diameter range of 25.3" to 26.9".
| Spare Size | Spare Diameter | Diameter Differential |
|---|---|---|
| T155/70R18from $178.60 | 26.6" | 1.9% |
| T155/70D17from $175.43 | 25.6" | -1.9% |
| T135/90R17from $158.19 | 26.6" | 1.9% |
| T135/90R16from $155.20 | 25.6" | -1.9% |
| T135/70R19from $147.99 | 26.5" | 1.5% |
| T155/70R17from $139.76 | 25.6" | -1.9% |
| T135/70D18from $135.05 | 25.5" | -2.3% |
| T135/80R17from $133.66 | 25.5" | -2.3% |
| T135/70R18from $131.66 | 25.5" | -2.3% |
| T135/80R18from $125.96 | 26.5" | 1.5% |
| T145/70D18from $118.97 | 26" | -0.4% |
| T115/95R17from $117.54 | 25.6" | -1.9% |
| T135/80D17from $112.58 | 25.5" | -2.3% |
| T155/80D17from $97.90 | 26.8" | 2.7% |
| T145/90D16from $88.99 | 26.3" | 0.8% |
| T145/80D17from $81.99 | 26.1" | 0% |
| T155/70D18 | 26.6" | 1.9% |
| T155/80D16 | 25.7" | -1.5% |
| T155/80R16 | 25.7" | -1.5% |
| T155/80R17 | 26.8" | 2.7% |
| T165/70D17 | 26.1" | 0% |
| T165/70R17 | 26.1" | 0% |
| T185/55D18 | 26" | -0.4% |
| T185/55R18 | 26" | -0.4% |
| T185/60D17 | 25.7" | -1.5% |
| T145/90R16 | 26.3" | 0.8% |
| T145/80R17 | 26.1" | 0% |
| T125/70R19 | 25.9" | -0.8% |
| T135/60D19 | 25.4" | -2.7% |
| T135/60R19 | 25.4" | -2.7% |
| T135/80D18 | 26.5" | 1.5% |
| T135/90D16 | 25.6" | -1.9% |
| T135/90D17 | 26.6" | 1.9% |
| T145/65D18 | 25.4" | -2.7% |
| T145/65R18 | 25.4" | -2.7% |
| T145/70R18 | 26" | -0.4% |
| T185/60R17 | 25.7" | -1.5% |
225/45R18
225/45R18 tire has a diameter of 25.9". These temporary spare tires fit the acceptable tire diameter range of 25.1" to 26.7".
| Spare Size | Spare Diameter | Diameter Differential |
|---|---|---|
| T155/70R18from $178.60 | 26.6" | 2.7% |
| T155/70D17from $175.43 | 25.6" | -1.2% |
| T155/60R18from $164.19 | 25.3" | -2.3% |
| T135/90R17from $158.19 | 26.6" | 2.7% |
| T135/90R16from $155.20 | 25.6" | -1.2% |
| T135/70R19from $147.99 | 26.5" | 2.3% |
| T155/70R17from $139.76 | 25.6" | -1.2% |
| T135/70D18from $135.05 | 25.5" | -1.5% |
| T135/80R17from $133.66 | 25.5" | -1.5% |
| T135/70R18from $131.66 | 25.5" | -1.5% |
| T135/80R18from $125.96 | 26.5" | 2.3% |
| T145/70D18from $118.97 | 26" | 0.4% |
| T115/95R17from $117.54 | 25.6" | -1.2% |
| T135/80D17from $112.58 | 25.5" | -1.5% |
| T145/90D16from $88.99 | 26.3" | 1.5% |
| T145/80D17from $81.99 | 26.1" | 0.8% |
| T155/70D18 | 26.6" | 2.7% |
| T155/80D16 | 25.7" | -0.8% |
| T155/80R16 | 25.7" | -0.8% |
| T165/70D17 | 26.1" | 0.8% |
| T165/70R17 | 26.1" | 0.8% |
| T185/55D18 | 26" | 0.4% |
| T185/55R18 | 26" | 0.4% |
| T185/60D17 | 25.7" | -0.8% |
| T145/90R16 | 26.3" | 1.5% |
| T145/80R17 | 26.1" | 0.8% |
| T145/70R18 | 26" | 0.4% |
| T125/70R19 | 25.9" | 0% |
| T135/60D19 | 25.4" | -1.9% |
| T135/60R19 | 25.4" | -1.9% |
| T135/80D18 | 26.5" | 2.3% |
| T135/90D16 | 25.6" | -1.2% |
| T135/90D17 | 26.6" | 2.7% |
| T145/65D18 | 25.4" | -1.9% |
| T145/65R18 | 25.4" | -1.9% |
| T185/60R17 | 25.7" | -0.8% |
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