BMW M3 Tire Pressure

BMW M3 models from 2005 to 2022 have recommended tire pressure of 31 psi to 38 psi based on model year, trim and original equipment tire size.

BMW M3 is a high performance car offered in 3 trims and equipped with 9 original equipment tire size sets. You can find recommended tire pressure for BMW M3 by model year, model trim or its original equipment tire size. Do not forget to check out frequently asked questions.


Select BMW M3 year to see its original equipment tire sizes and corresponding tire inflation pressures.

2022 BMW M3 Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2022 BMW M3 is psi for front tires and psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 275/35R19/XL 100(Y)
R: 285/30R20/XL 99(Y)
-- psi -- psi

2021 BMW M3 Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2021 BMW M3 is 32 psi for front tires and 32 psi to 33 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 275/35R19/XL 100(Y)
R: 285/30R20/XL 99(Y)
32 psi 33 psi
F: 275/40R18/XL 103(Y)
R: 285/35R19/XL 103(Y)
32 psi 32 psi

2018 BMW M3 Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2018 BMW M3 is 31 psi to 32 psi for front tires and 31 psi to 32 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 255/35R19 92(Y)
R: 275/35R19/XL 100(Y)
31 psi 31 psi
F: 255/40R18 95(Y)
R: 275/40R18 99(Y)
31 psi 31 psi
F: 265/30R20/XL 94(Y)
R: 285/30R20/XL 99(Y)
32 psi 32 psi

2017 BMW M3 Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2017 BMW M3 is 31 psi to 32 psi for front tires and 31 psi to 32 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 255/35R19 92(Y)
R: 275/35R19/XL 100(Y)
31 psi 31 psi
F: 255/40R18 95(Y)
R: 275/40R18 99(Y)
31 psi 31 psi
F: 265/30R20/XL 94(Y)
R: 285/30R20/XL 99(Y)
32 psi 32 psi

2016 BMW M3 Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2016 BMW M3 is 31 psi for front tires and 31 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 255/35R19 92(Y)
R: 275/35R19/XL 100(Y)
31 psi 31 psi
F: 255/40R18 95(Y)
R: 275/40R18 99(Y)
31 psi 31 psi

2015 BMW M3 Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2015 BMW M3 is 32 psi for front tires and 32 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 255/35R19 92(Y)
R: 275/35R19/XL 100(Y)
32 psi 32 psi
F: 255/40R18 95(Y)
R: 275/40R18 99(Y)
32 psi 32 psi

2013 BMW M3 Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2013 BMW M3 is 35 psi for front tires and 36 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 245/35R19/XL 93(Y)
R: 265/35R19/XL 98(Y)
35 psi 36 psi
F: 245/40R18 93(Y)
R: 265/40R18 97(Y)
35 psi 36 psi

2012 BMW M3 Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2012 BMW M3 is 35 psi for front tires and 36 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 245/35R19/XL 93(Y)
R: 265/35R19/XL 98(Y)
35 psi 36 psi
F: 245/40R18 93(Y)
R: 265/40R18 97(Y)
35 psi 36 psi

2011 BMW M3 Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2011 BMW M3 is 35 psi for front tires and 36 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 245/35R19/XL 93(Y)
R: 265/35R19/XL 98(Y)
35 psi 36 psi
F: 245/40R18 93(Y)
R: 265/40R18 97(Y)
35 psi 36 psi

2010 BMW M3 Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2010 BMW M3 is 36 psi for front tires and 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 245/35R19/XL 93(Y)
R: 265/35R19/XL 98(Y)
36 psi 38 psi
F: 245/40R18 93(Y)
R: 265/40R18 97(Y)
36 psi 38 psi

2009 BMW M3 Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2009 BMW M3 is 36 psi for front tires and 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 245/35R19/XL 93(Y)
R: 265/35R19/XL 98(Y)
36 psi 38 psi
F: 245/40R18 93(Y)
R: 265/40R18 97(Y)
36 psi 38 psi

2008 BMW M3 Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2008 BMW M3 is 36 psi for front tires and 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 245/35R19/XL 93(Y)
R: 265/35R19/XL 98(Y)
36 psi 38 psi
F: 245/40R18 93(Y)
R: 265/40R18 97(Y)
36 psi 38 psi

2006 BMW M3 Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2006 BMW M3 is 33 psi to 35 psi for front tires and 35 psi to 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 225/40R19 89H
R: 255/35R19 92H
33 psi 38 psi
F: 225/45R18 91H
R: 255/40R18 95H
35 psi 35 psi

2005 BMW M3 Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2005 BMW M3 is 35 psi for front tires and 35 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 225/40R19 89H
R: 255/35R19 92H
35 psi 35 psi
F: 225/45R18 91H
R: 255/40R18 95H
35 psi 35 psi

Select BMW M3 trim to see its original equipment tire sizes and corresponding tire inflation pressures.

Tire Pressure for BMW M3

Recommended tire inflation for BMW M3 is 31 psi to 36 psi for front tires and 31 psi to 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 225/40R19 89H
R: 255/35R19 92H
33 - 35 psi 35 - 38 psi
F: 225/45R18 91H
R: 255/40R18 95H
35 psi 35 psi
F: 245/35R19 93(Y) XL
R: 265/35R19 98(Y) XL
35 - 36 psi 36 - 38 psi
F: 245/40R18 93(Y)
R: 265/40R18 97(Y)
35 - 36 psi 36 - 38 psi
F: 255/35R19 92(Y)
R: 275/35R19 100(Y) XL
31 - 32 psi 31 - 32 psi
F: 255/40R18 95(Y)
R: 275/40R18 99(Y)
31 - 32 psi 31 - 32 psi
F: 265/30R20 94(Y) XL
R: 285/30R20 99(Y) XL
32 psi 32 psi
F: 275/35R19 100(Y) XL
R: 285/30R20 99(Y) XL
32 psi 33 psi
F: 275/40R18 103(Y) XL
R: 285/35R19 103(Y) XL
32 psi 32 psi

Tire Pressure for BMW M3 Competition

Recommended tire inflation for BMW M3 Competition is 32 psi for front tires and 32 psi to 33 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 275/35R19 100(Y) XL
R: 285/30R20 99(Y) XL
32 psi 33 psi
F: 275/40R18 103(Y) XL
R: 285/35R19 103(Y) XL
32 psi 32 psi

Tire Pressure for BMW M3 Competition xDrive

Recommended tire inflation for BMW M3 Competition xDrive is psi for front tires and psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 275/35R19 100(Y) XL
R: 285/30R20 99(Y) XL
-- psi -- psi

Recommended tire inflation for BMW M3 original equipment tire sizes with matching trims and model years.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 225/40R19 89H
R: 255/35R19 92H
33 - 35 psi 35 - 38 psi
Years: 2005 - 2006
Trims: Base Model
F: 225/45R18 91H
R: 255/40R18 95H
35 psi 35 psi
Years: 2005 - 2006
Trims: Base Model
F: 245/35R19 93(Y) XL
R: 265/35R19 98(Y) XL
35 - 36 psi 36 - 38 psi
Years: 2008 - 2013
Trims: Base Model
F: 245/40R18 93(Y)
R: 265/40R18 97(Y)
35 - 36 psi 36 - 38 psi
Years: 2008 - 2013
Trims: Base Model
F: 255/35R19 92(Y)
R: 275/35R19 100(Y) XL
31 - 32 psi 31 - 32 psi
Years: 2015 - 2018
Trims: Base Model
F: 255/40R18 95(Y)
R: 275/40R18 99(Y)
31 - 32 psi 31 - 32 psi
Years: 2015 - 2018
Trims: Base Model
F: 265/30R20 94(Y) XL
R: 285/30R20 99(Y) XL
32 psi 32 psi
Years: 2017 - 2018
Trims: Base Model
F: 275/35R19 100(Y) XL
R: 285/30R20 99(Y) XL
32 psi 33 psi
Years: 2021 - 2022
Trims: Base Model Competition Competition xDrive
F: 275/40R18 103(Y) XL
R: 285/35R19 103(Y) XL
32 psi 32 psi
Years: 2021
Trims: Base Model Competition

All listed data and/or calculations are for informational purposes only. TirePressure.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 recommended tire pressure settings. Never overinflate or overload a tire beyond its maximum capabilities listed on sidewall.


What should BMW M3 tire pressure be?

Recommended tire pressure for BMW M3 tires ranges from 31 psi to 38 psi, as set by vehicle manufacturer according to model's original equipment tire size and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) to optimize vehicle safety, performance and fuel efficiency.

Where to find recommended tire pressure for BMW M3?

BMW M3 recommended tire pressure can be found in owner's manual, on a tire placard on the side of driver's door or door jam, on the trunk lid, in the console or on the fuel door. Tire inflation will be listed in psi (pounds per square inch), bar or kPa (kilopascals).

How to check tire pressure on BMW M3?

To check BMW M3 tire pressure you will first need to determine its recommended tire pressure for the front and rear tires. Take off tire valve caps and use a tire pressure gauge to check tire inflation in every tire. Adjust BMW M3 tire pressure to its recommended levels. If overinflated, let some air out by pressing down the center plunger in the valve stem. If underinflated, add air with tire inflator. Recheck tire pressure to make sure all tires are properly inflated. Replace the valve stem caps. Make sure to check tire pressure when tires are "cold" and have not been driven for at least 3 hours. Remember that the front and rear tire pressures may differ.

What is proper tire pressure for BMW M3 replacement tires?

If you replace BMW M3 original equipment tires with non-stock tires that have different size or load capacity, new tires may require substantially different inflation pressures. Use our tire pressure calculator to find proper tire inflation when switching to a different tire size.

What is recommended winter tire pressure for BMW M3?

Tire pressure fluctuates with ambient temperatures. When temperatures drop, BMW M3 tires may lose approximately 1 psi of air pressure for every 10 degree Fahrenheit decrease. During winter BMW M3 tires can be inflated 3 to 5 psi above the recommended tire pressure settings to compensate for lower temperatures. Do not overinflate above the maximum tire inflation pressure value indicated on tire sidewall. Make sure to check tire pressure regularly in the winter to keep tires properly inflated for a safe ride on snow and icy roads.

Is BMW M3 equipped with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)?

If your BMW M3 is built after 2007, it is most likely equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System. Check owner's manual to see if your model has TPMS.

Why is BMW M3 tire pressure light on?

If BMW M3 TPMS warning light comes on and stays on, it means at least one of the tires is underinflated. If TPMS warning light goes on and off, fluctuating ambient temperatures may be the reason. If BMW M3 TPMS warning light flashes for 90 seconds when you start the vehicle and then remains illuminated, the TPMS is not functioning properly and you should have it serviced.

How to reset tire pressure light on BMW M3?

To reset tire pressure light on BMW M3, follow the instructions in owner's manual. If tire pressure monitoring system will not reset, there may be a problem with tire pressure sensors.