BMW M3 Spare Tire

The BMW M3, like most high-performance vehicles, traditionally did not come with a spare tire originally, to save space and weight. Instead, many models are outfitted with run-flat tires or have a tire repair kit. However, for those who prefer to have a spare tire on hand, the recommended spare tire size is 18 inches, which is designed to fit the M3's large brake setup. The usual spare tire type is a compact, also referred to as a "donut", which is a smaller-than-standard wheel meant for temporary use to get the car to a repair shop, but full-size spare tires that match the other tires on the vehicle are also an option for those who desire additional assurance.

BMW M3 models manufactured from 1990 to 2025 have tires with overall diameter ranging from 23.9" to 26.7", allowing the use of a temporary spare tire with a near same diameter as the OEM tire. Tire diameter and wheel diameter clearance have been taken into account for the specific BMW M3 years and trims.

Listed below are compact spare tire sizes that can fit some BMW M3 vehicles based on acceptable tire diameter range of 23.2" to 27.5". Some M3 models may require the use of a traditional full-size tire as a spare. To ensure safe temporary mobility in case of a road emergency, always refer to the vehicle owner's manual for the correct BMW M3 spare tire size designated by vehicle's manufacturer.

Spare Size	Spare Diameter
T145/60R20from $271.36	26.9"
T145/80D18from $257.05	27.1"
T155/70R18from $178.60	26.6"
T155/70D17from $175.43	25.6"
T165/80R17from $166.85	27.4"
T155/60R18from $164.19	25.3"
T135/90R17from $158.19	26.6"
T135/90R16from $155.20	25.6"
T135/70R19from $147.99	26.5"
T125/85D16from $146.92	24.3"
T145/65R20from $146.43	27.4"
T155/70R17from $139.76	25.6"
T135/70D18from $135.05	25.5"
T135/80R17from $133.66	25.5"
T135/70R16from $131.99	23.5"
T135/70R18from $131.66	25.5"
T125/70R17from $127.35	23.9"
T125/80R17from $127.33	24.9"
T135/80R18from $125.96	26.5"
T165/80D17from $124.93	27.4"
T125/70R18from $123.33	24.9"
T145/70D17from $120.99	25"
T125/90R16from $119.73	24.9"
T145/70D18from $118.97	26"
T115/95R17from $117.54	25.6"
T135/80D17from $112.58	25.5"
T155/80D17from $97.90	26.8"
T125/80D16from $95.68	23.9"
T135/80D16from $93.99	24.5"
T155/90D16from $92.99	27"
T145/90D16from $88.99	26.3"
T125/70D17from $82.14	23.9"
T145/80D17from $81.99	26.1"
T155/70D18	26.6"
T145/90R17	27.3"
T145/90R16	26.3"
T145/90D17	27.3"
T145/80R18	27.1"
T145/80R17	26.1"
T145/80R16	25.1"
T145/70R18	26"
T145/80D16	25.1"
T155/80D16	25.7"
T155/80R16	25.7"
T155/80R17	26.8"
T185/60D17	25.7"
T185/60R17	25.7"
T185/55R18	26"
T185/55D18	26"
T165/70R18	27.1"
T165/70R17	26.1"
T165/70D18	27.1"
T165/70D17	26.1"
T155/90R16	27"
T145/65R18	25.4"
T145/65D18	25.4"
T135/90R15	24.6"
T135/60R18	24.4"
T135/60D19	25.4"
T135/60D18	24.4"
T125/90R15	23.9"
T125/90D16	24.9"
T125/90D15	23.9"
T125/80R16	23.9"
T125/80D17	24.9"
T145/70R17	25"
T135/60R19	25.4"
T135/70D16	23.5"
T135/90D17	26.6"
T135/90D16	25.6"
T135/90D15	24.6"
T135/80R16	24.5"
T135/80R15	23.5"
T135/80D18	26.5"
T135/80D15	23.5"
T135/70R17	24.5"
T135/70D17	24.5"
T125/70R19	25.9"

Spare Tire for BMW M3

Discover spare tire solutions for your BMW M3 based on model year. Generally, spare tire size has to be within 3% of the overall diameter of the original equipment tire size. BMW M3 tire size can vary depending on the year and trim. Make sure to check the load index and load capacity of the spare tire to ensure that it is capable to safely support your vehicle's weight.

All listed guides, data and/or calculations are for informational purposes only. Spare-Tires.com does not warrant or make any representations regarding the accuracy of or the results of the use of this information. Always refer to vehicle owner's manual for the correct spare tire size configuration.