Technically possible wheel/tyre combinations, MY 2001
3 Series (E46 convertible) Back to BMW Value Service	Status 07/00

320Ci/CiA convertible (M54), 325Ci/CiA convertible (M54)
Tyre size	Pressed steel wheel (PS)	Light-alloy wheel (LA wheel)	IS mm	Styling No.
				PS	LA
Summer:
205/55 R 16 91V  225/50 R 16 92W 1)  225/50 ZR 16 1)	-	7J x 16	46	-	10,16,18,25,26,30,32,35,42,47,55,64
	-	7J x 16	47	-	43,45,46,54
205/50 R 17 93W extra load	-	7J x 17	47	-	73,79
225/45 R 17 91W 1)	-	8J x 17	47	-	32,42,44,47,50,51,78,89
17"-tyre combination: 1) 2) 3)
Front axle: 225/45 ZR 17	-	7½J x 17	41	-	71,85
Rear axle: 245/40 ZR 17	-	8½J x 17	50	-	71,85
18"-tyre combination: 1) 2)
Front axle: 225/40 ZR 18	-	8J x 18	47	-	32,71,78
Rear axle: 255/35 ZR 18	-	8½J x 18	50	-	32,71,78
Winter (M+S):
205/55 R 16 91Q/T/H  225/50 R 16 92Q/T/H 1)	-	7J x 16	46	-	10,16,18,25,26,30,32,35,42,47,55,64
	7J x 16	7J x 16	47	12	43,45,46,54
205/50 R 17 93Q/T/H extra load	7J x 17	7J x 17	47	12	73,79
225/45 R 17 91Q/T/H 1)	-	8J x 17	47	-	32,42,44,47,50,51,78,89
Spare wheel:
T 115/90 R 16 92M	3.00B x 16	-	32	12	-
T 125/90 R 16 98M	3.50B x 16	-	36	12	-
T 125/80 R 17 99M	3.50B x 17	-	30	12	-

For recommended summer and winter tyres, please refer to: "Overview of tyres for E46" 
For illustrations of tyre styling, please refer to: "Styling overview E46"
For recommended snow chains, please refer to: "Overview of snow chains" 

Some US/Canada models (325Ci/CiA convertible) have differing speed ratings ("H" instead of "V"): 

1)	Snow chains may not be fitted.
2)	Only listed tyre makes recommended, see "Overview of tyres for E46"
3)	M-GmbH wheels.

Technically possible wheel/tyre combinations, MY 2001
3 Series (E46 convertible)	Status 07/00

330Ci/CiA convertible (M54) *)
Tyre size	Pressed steel wheel (PS)	Light-alloy wheel (LA wheel)	IS mm	Styling No.
				PS	LA
Summer:
205/50 R 17 93W extra load	-	7J x 17	47	-	73,79
225/45 R 17 91W 1)	-	8J x 17	47	-	32,42,44,47,50,51,78,89
17"-tyre combination: 1) 2) 3)
Front axle: 225/45 ZR 17	-	7½J x 17	41	-	71,85
Rear axle: 245/40 ZR 17	-	8½J x 17	50	-	71,85
18"-tyre combination: 1) 2)
Front axle: 225/40 ZR 18	-	8J x 18	47	-	32,71,78
Rear axle: 255/35 ZR 18	-	8½J x 18	50	-	32,71,78
Winter (M+S):
205/50 R 17 93Q/T/H extra load	7J x 17	7J x 17	47	12	73,79
225/45 R 17 91Q/T/H 1)	-	8J x 17	47	-	32,42,44,47,50,51,78,89
Spare wheel:
T 125/80 R 17 99M	3.50B x 17	-	30	12	-

For recommended summer and winter tyres, please refer to: "Overview of tyres for E46" 
For illustrations of tyre styling, please refer to: "Styling overview E46" 
For recommended snow chains, please refer to: "Overview of snow chains" 

*)	Some US/Canada and Japan models have differing speed ratings ("H" or "V" instead of "W").
	- 205/50 R 17 93V M+S extra load all-season tyres on LA wheel 7J x 17 (styling 79) are standard
	in US/Canada.
	- Summer tyres are standard in Japan. Option "All-season tyres" via key code 927.

1)	Snow chains may not be fitted.
2)	Only listed tyre makes recommended, see "Overview of tyres for E46"
3)	M-GmbH wheels.

Wheels overview, MY 2001
3 Series (E46 convertible)	Status 07/00

Styling	Designation	BMW order number/remarks
No.
12	7J x 16 H2 steel wheel 7J x 17 H2 steel wheel 3.00B x 16 H2 emergency steel wheel 3.50B x 16 H2 emergency steel wheel 3.50B x 17 H2 emergency steel wheel	36 11 1 095 013 36 11 1 096 715 (silver-painted)  36 11 6 750 254 (silver-painted) 36 11 6 750 006 36 11 1 095 264 36 11 6 750 007
10	7J x 16 H2 cast LA wheel	36 11 1 182 733
16	7J x 16 H2 cast LA wheel	36 11 1 092 528
18	7J x 16 H2 cast LA wheel	36 11 1 182 529 36 11 1 094 106
25	7J x 16 H2 forged LA wheel	36 11 1 182 632
26	7J x 16 H2 cast LA wheel	36 11 1 182 530
30	7J x 16 H2 cast LA wheel	36 11 1 182 760
32	7J x 16 H2 cast LA wheel 8J x 17 H2 cast LA wheel  8J x 18 H2 cast LA wheel 8½J x 18 H2 cast LA wheel	36 11 1 094 638 36 11 6 750 869 "brillant-Line"  36 11 1 095 337 "brillant-Line"  36 11 1 095 340 - front axle only 36 11 1 095 341 - rear axle only
35	7J x 16 H2 cast LA wheel	36 11 1 092 260
42	7J x 16 H2 cast LA wheel 8J x 17 H2 LA wheel (2-part)	36 11 1 095 058 36 11 1 095 342
43	7J x 16 H2 cast LA wheel	36 11 1 094 505
44	8J x 17 H2 cast LA wheel	36 11 1 094 506
45	7J x 16 H2 cast LA wheel	36 11 1 094 498
46	7J x 16 H2 LBS wheel	36 11 1 094 502
47	7J x 16 H2 cast LA wheel 8J x 17 H2 cast LA wheel	36 11 1 095 095 36 11 1 095 338
50	8J x 17 H2 cast LA wheel	36 11 1 095 339
51	8J x 17 H2 cast LA wheel	36 11 1 095 410
54	7J x 16 H2 cast LA wheel	36 11 1 096 552
55	7J x 16 H2 cast LA wheel	36 11 1 096 138
64	7J x 16 H2 cast LA wheel	36 11 1 096 232
71	7½J x 17 EH2 LA wheel (2-part) 8½J x 17 EH2 LA wheel (2-part) 8J x 18 H2 LA wheel (2-part) 8½J x 18 H2 LA wheel (2-part)	36 11 6 752 091 36 11 6 752 092 36 11 1 097 186 36 11 1 097 187
73	7J x 17 EH2 cast LA wheel 7J x 17 H2 cast LA wheel	36 11 6 750 448 36 11 6 753 816

See the electronic parts catalogue (EPC) KOGR 36 for the valves required. 

Wheels overview, MY 2001
3 Series (E46 convertible)	Status 07/00

Styling	Designation	BMW order number/remarks
No.
78	8J x 17 EH2 cast LA wheel 8J x 18 EH2 LA wheel (2-part) 8½J x 18 EH2 LA wheel (2-part)	36 11 6 751 364 36 11 6 751 358 36 11 6 751 359
79	7J x 17 H2 cast LA wheel	36 11 6 751 415
85	7½J x 17 H2 cast LA wheel 8½J x 17 H2 cast LA wheel	36 11 6 752 084 36 11 6 752 085
89	8J x 17 H2 cast LA wheel	36 11 6 754 911

See the electronic parts catalogue (EPC) KOGR 36 for the valves required. 

Wheel styling illustrations:
3 Series (E46 convertible)	Status 07/00

Styling 10	Styling 12	Styling 16
Styling 18	Styling 25	Styling 26
Styling 30	Styling 32	Styling 35
Styling 42	Styling 42 bolted	Styling 43

Wheel styling illustrations:
3 Series (E46 convertible)	Status 07/00

Styling 44	Styling 45	Styling 46
Styling 47	Styling 50	Styling 51
Styling 54	Styling 55	Styling 64
Styling 71	Styling 73	Styling 78

Wheel styling illustrations:
3 Series (E46 convertible)	Status 07/00

Styling 79

Styling 85

Styling 89