1999 BMW Z3 Wheel & Tire Sizes
Complete fitment guide for the 1999 BMW Z3: factory tire sizes, compatible wheel diameters, widths and offsets, and the 5x120 bolt pattern, for every trim.
Bolt Pattern
5x120
Centre Bore
72.6 mm
Lug bolts
M12 x 1.5
Torque: 115 Nm
Wheel Diameters
17"
Factory (OEM) Tire Sizes for the 1999 BMW Z3
Front / square fitments
Rear (staggered fitments)
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1999 BMW Z3 Wheel Fitment by Trim
Compatible wheel diameter, width and offset ranges for each 1999 BMW Z3 configuration. Trims with different front and rear specs run a staggered setup.
1.9i · Roadster, 2d (E36/7)
Staggered1.9L · I4 · Petrol
| Spec | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel diameter | 17" | 17" |
| Wheel width | 6.5–7.5" | 8.5" |
| Wheel offset | 41–47 mm | 41 mm |
| Tire width | 205–225 mm | 245 mm |
2.5i · Roadster, 2d (E36/7)
Staggered2.5L · I6 · Petrol
| Spec | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel diameter | 17" | 17" |
| Wheel width | 7–7.5" | 8.5" |
| Wheel offset | 41–47 mm | 41 mm |
| Tire width | 205–225 mm | 245 mm |
2.8i · Roadster, 2d (E36/7)
Staggered2.8L · I6 · Petrol
| Spec | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel diameter | 17" | 17" |
| Wheel width | 7–7.5" | 8.5" |
| Wheel offset | 41–47 mm | 41 mm |
| Tire width | 205–225 mm | 245 mm |
M 3.2i · Roadster, 2d (E36/7)
Staggered3.2L · I6 · Petrol
| Spec | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel diameter | 17" | 17" |
| Wheel width | 7.5" | 9" |
| Wheel offset | 41 mm | 8 mm |
| Tire width | 225 mm | 245 mm |
1999 BMW Z3 Fitment FAQ
What is the bolt pattern on a 1999 BMW Z3?
The 1999 BMW Z3 uses a 5x120 bolt pattern (5 lug bolts on a 120 mm circle) with a 72.6 mm centre bore.
What size tires fit a 1999 BMW Z3?
Factory (OEM) tire sizes for the 1999 BMW Z3 include 205/60R15, 225/50ZR16, 225/50R16, 225/45ZR17; staggered rear fitments use 245/40ZR17. Always confirm against the placard inside the driver's door jamb.
What wheel sizes can I put on a 1999 BMW Z3?
The 1999 BMW Z3 accepts 17" wheels, depending on trim, width and offset.
What lug bolt size does a 1999 BMW Z3 use?
The 1999 BMW Z3 uses M12 x 1.5 lug bolts, torqued to 115 Nm.
Fitment data is provided as a guide. Always verify sizes against your vehicle's door-jamb placard or with our fitment experts before ordering.