BMW X3 Tire Pressure

BMW X3 models from 2005 to 2022 have recommended tire pressure of 29 psi to 42 psi based on model year, trim and original equipment tire size.

BMW X3 is a crossover offered in 21 trims and equipped with 13 original equipment tire size sets. You can find recommended tire pressure for BMW X3 by model year, model trim or its original equipment tire size. Do not forget to check out frequently asked questions.


Select BMW X3 year to see its original equipment tire sizes and corresponding tire inflation pressures.

2022 BMW X3 Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2022 BMW X3 is 32 psi to 35 psi for front tires and 35 psi to 41 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 245/40R21/XL 100Y
R: 275/35R21/XL 103Y
35 psi 41 psi
F: 245/45R20/XL 103W
R: 275/40R20/XL 106W
32 psi 36 psi
245/50R19/XL 105H 32 psi 36 - 38 psi
F: 255/40R21/XL 102Y
R: 265/40R21/XL 105Y
33 psi 38 psi
F: 255/45R20/XL 105Y
R: 265/45R20/XL 108Y
32 psi 35 psi

2021 BMW X3 Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2021 BMW X3 is 32 psi to 35 psi for front tires and 35 psi to 42 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
225/60R18/XL 104H 32 - 35 psi 38 - 42 psi
F: 245/40R21/XL 100Y
R: 275/35R21/XL 103Y
35 psi 41 psi
F: 245/45R20/XL 103W
R: 275/40R20/XL 106W
32 psi 36 - 39 psi
245/50R19/XL 105W 32 - 35 psi 36 - 42 psi
F: 255/40R21/XL 102Y
R: 265/40R21/XL 105Y
33 psi 38 psi
F: 255/45R20/XL 105Y
R: 265/45R20/XL 108Y
32 psi 35 psi

2020 BMW X3 Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2020 BMW X3 is 32 psi to 35 psi for front tires and 35 psi to 42 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
225/60R18/XL 104H 32 - 35 psi 38 - 42 psi
F: 245/40R21/XL 100Y
R: 275/35R21/XL 103Y
35 psi 41 psi
F: 245/45R20/XL 103W
R: 275/40R20/XL 106W
32 psi 36 - 39 psi
245/50R19/XL 105W 32 - 35 psi 36 - 42 psi
F: 255/40R21/XL 102Y
R: 265/40R21/XL 105Y
33 psi 38 psi
F: 255/45R20/XL 105Y
R: 265/45R20/XL 108Y
32 psi 35 psi

2019 BMW X3 Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2019 BMW X3 is 32 psi to 33 psi for front tires and 35 psi to 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
225/60R18/XL 104H 32 psi 36 psi
F: 245/40R21/XL 100Y
R: 275/35R21/XL 103Y
33 psi 38 psi
F: 245/45R20/XL 103W
R: 275/40R20/XL 106W
32 psi 35 - 36 psi
245/50R19/XL 105W 32 psi 35 psi

2018 BMW X3 Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2018 BMW X3 is 32 psi to 33 psi for front tires and 35 psi to 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
225/60R18/XL 104H 32 psi 36 psi
F: 245/40R21/XL 100Y
R: 275/35R21/XL 103Y
33 psi 38 psi
F: 245/45R20/XL 103W
R: 275/40R20/XL 106W
32 psi 35 - 36 psi
245/50R19/XL 105W 32 psi 35 psi

2017 BMW X3 Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2017 BMW X3 is 32 psi for front tires and 35 psi to 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 245/40R20/XL 99Y
R: 275/35R20/XL 102Y
32 psi 38 psi
245/45R19/XL 102V 32 psi 38 psi
F: 245/45R19 98W
R: 275/40R19 101W
32 psi 38 psi
245/50R18 100V 32 psi 35 psi

2016 BMW X3 Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2016 BMW X3 is 32 psi for front tires and 35 psi to 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 245/40R20/XL 99Y
R: 275/35R20/XL 102Y
32 psi 38 psi
245/45R19/XL 102V 32 psi 38 psi
F: 245/45R19 98W
R: 275/40R19 101W
32 psi 38 psi
245/50R18 100V 32 psi 35 psi

2015 BMW X3 Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2015 BMW X3 is 32 psi for front tires and 35 psi to 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 245/40R20/XL 99Y
R: 275/35R20/XL 102Y
32 psi 38 psi
245/45R19/XL 102V 32 psi 38 psi
F: 245/45R19 98W
R: 275/40R19 101W
32 psi 38 psi
245/50R18 100V 32 psi 35 psi

2014 BMW X3 Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2014 BMW X3 is 32 psi for front tires and 35 psi to 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
245/45R19/XL 102V 32 psi 38 psi
245/45R19 98Y 32 psi 35 - 38 psi
245/50R18 100V 32 psi 35 psi

2013 BMW X3 Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2013 BMW X3 is 32 psi for front tires and 35 psi to 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
245/45R19/XL 102V 32 psi 38 psi
245/45R19 98Y 32 psi 35 - 38 psi
245/50R18 100V 32 psi 35 psi

2012 BMW X3 Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2012 BMW X3 is 32 psi for front tires and 32 psi to 35 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 245/45R19 98Y
R: 275/40R19 101Y
32 psi 35 psi
245/50R18 100V 32 psi 35 psi
245/55R17 102H 32 psi 32 psi

2011 BMW X3 Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2011 BMW X3 is 32 psi for front tires and 32 psi to 35 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 245/45R19 98Y
R: 275/40R19 101Y
32 psi 35 psi
245/50R18 100V 32 psi 35 psi
245/55R17 102H 32 psi 32 psi

2010 BMW X3 Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2010 BMW X3 is 32 psi for front tires and 33 psi to 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 235/45R19 95W
R: 255/40R19 96W
32 psi 38 psi
235/50R18 97H 32 psi 35 psi
235/55R17 99H 32 psi 33 psi

2009 BMW X3 Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2009 BMW X3 is 32 psi for front tires and 33 psi to 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 235/45R19 95W
R: 255/40R19 96W
32 psi 38 psi
235/50R18 97H 32 psi 35 psi
235/55R17 99H 32 psi 33 psi

2008 BMW X3 Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2008 BMW X3 is 32 psi for front tires and 32 psi to 35 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 235/45R19 95W
R: 255/40R19 96W
32 psi 35 psi
235/50R18 97H 32 psi 35 psi
235/55R17 99H 32 psi 32 psi

2007 BMW X3 Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2007 BMW X3 is 32 psi for front tires and 32 psi to 35 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 235/45R19 95W
R: 255/40R19 96W
32 psi 35 psi
235/50R18 97H 32 psi 35 psi
235/55R17 99H 32 psi 32 psi

2006 BMW X3 Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2006 BMW X3 is 29 psi to 32 psi for front tires and 32 psi to 35 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
235/50R18 97H 32 psi 35 psi
F: 235/50R18 97V
R: 255/45R18 99V
32 psi 32 psi
235/55R17 99H 29 psi 32 psi

2005 BMW X3 Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2005 BMW X3 is 29 psi to 32 psi for front tires and 32 psi to 35 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 235/45R19 95W
R: 255/40R19 96W
32 psi 35 psi
235/50R18 97H 32 psi 35 psi
F: 235/50R18 97V
R: 255/45R18 99V
32 psi 32 psi
235/55R17 99H 29 psi 32 psi

Select BMW X3 trim to see its original equipment tire sizes and corresponding tire inflation pressures.

Tire Pressure for BMW X3 2.5i

Recommended tire inflation for BMW X3 2.5i is 29 psi to 32 psi for front tires and 32 psi to 35 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
235/50R18 97H 32 psi 35 psi
235/55R17 99H 29 psi 32 psi

Tire Pressure for BMW X3 3.0i

Recommended tire inflation for BMW X3 3.0i is 29 psi to 32 psi for front tires and 32 psi to 35 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 235/45R19 95W
R: 255/40R19 96W
32 psi 35 psi
235/50R18 97H 32 psi 35 psi
F: 235/50R18 97V
R: 255/45R18 99V
32 psi 32 psi
235/55R17 99H 29 psi 32 psi

Tire Pressure for BMW X3 3.0si

Recommended tire inflation for BMW X3 3.0si is 32 psi for front tires and 32 psi to 35 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 235/45R19 95W
R: 255/40R19 96W
32 psi 35 psi
235/50R18 97H 32 psi 35 psi
235/55R17 99H 32 psi 32 psi

Tire Pressure for BMW X3 M

Recommended tire inflation for BMW X3 M is 32 psi to 33 psi for front tires and 35 psi to 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 255/40R21 102Y XL
R: 265/40R21 105Y XL
33 psi 38 psi
F: 255/45R20 105Y XL
R: 265/45R20 108Y XL
32 psi 35 psi

Tire Pressure for BMW X3 M Competition

Recommended tire inflation for BMW X3 M Competition is 33 psi for front tires and 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 255/40R21 102Y XL
R: 265/40R21 105Y XL
33 psi 38 psi

Tire Pressure for BMW X3 M40i

Recommended tire inflation for BMW X3 M40i is 32 psi to 35 psi for front tires and 35 psi to 41 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 245/40R21 100Y XL
R: 275/35R21 103Y XL
33 - 35 psi 38 - 41 psi
F: 245/45R20 103W XL
R: 275/40R20 106W XL
32 psi 35 - 36 psi
245/50R19 105W XL 32 psi 35 - 36 psi

Tire Pressure for BMW X3 sDrive28i

Recommended tire inflation for BMW X3 sDrive28i is 32 psi for front tires and 35 psi to 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
245/45R19 102V XL 32 psi 38 psi
245/50R18 100V 32 psi 35 psi

Tire Pressure for BMW X3 sDrive28i M Sport

Recommended tire inflation for BMW X3 sDrive28i M Sport is 32 psi for front tires and 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 245/40R20 99Y XL
R: 275/35R20 102Y XL
32 psi 38 psi
245/45R19 102V XL 32 psi 38 psi
F: 245/45R19 98W
R: 275/40R19 101W
32 psi 38 psi

Tire Pressure for BMW X3 sDrive28i xLine

Recommended tire inflation for BMW X3 sDrive28i xLine is 32 psi for front tires and 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
245/45R19 102V XL 32 psi 38 psi

Tire Pressure for BMW X3 sDrive30i

Recommended tire inflation for BMW X3 sDrive30i is 32 psi to 35 psi for front tires and 35 psi to 41 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
225/60R18 104H XL 32 psi 36 - 38 psi
F: 245/40R21 100Y XL
R: 275/35R21 103Y XL
35 psi 41 psi
F: 245/45R20 103W XL
R: 275/40R20 106W XL
32 psi 35 - 36 psi
245/50R19 105H XL 32 psi 35 - 38 psi

Tire Pressure for BMW X3 xDrive28d

Recommended tire inflation for BMW X3 xDrive28d is 32 psi for front tires and 35 psi to 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
245/45R19 102V XL 32 psi 38 psi
245/50R18 100V 32 psi 35 psi

Tire Pressure for BMW X3 xDrive28d M Sport

Recommended tire inflation for BMW X3 xDrive28d M Sport is 32 psi for front tires and 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
245/45R19 102V XL 32 psi 38 psi
F: 245/45R19 98W
R: 275/40R19 101W
32 psi 38 psi

Tire Pressure for BMW X3 xDrive28d xLine

Recommended tire inflation for BMW X3 xDrive28d xLine is 32 psi for front tires and 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
245/45R19 102V XL 32 psi 38 psi

Tire Pressure for BMW X3 xDrive28i

Recommended tire inflation for BMW X3 xDrive28i is 32 psi for front tires and 32 psi to 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
245/45R19 102V XL 32 psi 38 psi
245/45R19 98Y 32 psi 38 psi
245/50R18 100V 32 psi 35 psi
245/55R17 102H 32 psi 32 psi

Tire Pressure for BMW X3 xDrive28i M Sport

Recommended tire inflation for BMW X3 xDrive28i M Sport is 32 psi for front tires and 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 245/40R20 99Y XL
R: 275/35R20 102Y XL
32 psi 38 psi
245/45R19 102V XL 32 psi 38 psi
F: 245/45R19 98W
R: 275/40R19 101W
32 psi 38 psi

Tire Pressure for BMW X3 xDrive28i xLine

Recommended tire inflation for BMW X3 xDrive28i xLine is 32 psi for front tires and 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
245/45R19 102V XL 32 psi 38 psi

Tire Pressure for BMW X3 xDrive30e

Recommended tire inflation for BMW X3 xDrive30e is 32 psi to 35 psi for front tires and 39 psi to 42 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
225/60R18 104H XL 35 psi 42 psi
F: 245/45R20 103W XL
R: 275/40R20 106W XL
32 psi 39 psi
245/50R19 105H XL 35 psi 42 psi

Tire Pressure for BMW X3 xDrive30i

Recommended tire inflation for BMW X3 xDrive30i is 32 psi to 35 psi for front tires and 33 psi to 41 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
225/60R18 104H XL 32 psi 36 - 38 psi
F: 235/45R19 95W
R: 255/40R19 96W
32 psi 38 psi
235/50R18 97H 32 psi 35 psi
235/55R17 99H 32 psi 33 psi
F: 245/40R21 100Y XL
R: 275/35R21 103Y XL
35 psi 41 psi
F: 245/45R20 103W XL
R: 275/40R20 106W XL
32 psi 35 - 36 psi
245/50R19 105H XL 32 psi 35 - 38 psi

Tire Pressure for BMW X3 xDrive35i

Recommended tire inflation for BMW X3 xDrive35i is 32 psi for front tires and 35 psi to 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
245/45R19 102V XL 32 psi 38 psi
245/45R19 98Y 32 psi 35 psi
F: 245/45R19 98Y
R: 275/40R19 101Y
32 psi 35 psi
245/50R18 100V 32 psi 35 psi

Tire Pressure for BMW X3 xDrive35i M Sport

Recommended tire inflation for BMW X3 xDrive35i M Sport is 32 psi for front tires and 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
F: 245/40R20 99Y XL
R: 275/35R20 102Y XL
32 psi 38 psi
245/45R19 102V XL 32 psi 38 psi
F: 245/45R19 98W
R: 275/40R19 101W
32 psi 38 psi

Tire Pressure for BMW X3 xDrive35i xLine

Recommended tire inflation for BMW X3 xDrive35i xLine is 32 psi for front tires and 38 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
245/45R19 102V XL 32 psi 38 psi

Recommended tire inflation for BMW X3 original equipment tire sizes with matching trims and model years.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
225/60R18 104H XL 32 - 35 psi 36 - 42 psi
Years: 2018 - 2021
Trims: xDrive30i sDrive30i xDrive30e
F: 235/45R19 95W
R: 255/40R19 96W
32 psi 35 - 38 psi
Years: 2005 - 2010
Trims: 3.0i 3.0si xDrive30i
235/50R18 97H 32 psi 35 psi
Years: 2005 - 2010
Trims: 2.5i 3.0i 3.0si xDrive30i
F: 235/50R18 97V
R: 255/45R18 99V
32 psi 32 psi
Years: 2005 - 2006
Trims: 3.0i
235/55R17 99H 29 - 32 psi 32 - 33 psi
Years: 2005 - 2010
Trims: 2.5i 3.0i 3.0si xDrive30i
F: 245/40R20 99Y XL
R: 275/35R20 102Y XL
32 psi 38 psi
Years: 2015 - 2017
Trims: sDrive28i M Sport xDrive28i M Sport xDrive35i M Sport
F: 245/40R21 100Y XL
R: 275/35R21 103Y XL
33 - 35 psi 38 - 41 psi
Years: 2018 - 2022
Trims: M40i sDrive30i xDrive30i
245/45R19 102V XL 32 psi 38 psi
Years: 2013 - 2017
Trims: xDrive28i xDrive35i sDrive28i sDrive28i M Sport sDrive28i xLine xDrive28d xDrive28d M Sport xDrive28d xLine xDrive28i M Sport xDrive28i xLine xDrive35i M Sport xDrive35i xLine
245/45R19 98Y 32 psi 35 - 38 psi
Years: 2013 - 2014
Trims: xDrive28i xDrive35i sDrive28i sDrive28i M Sport sDrive28i xLine xDrive28d xDrive28d M Sport xDrive28d xLine xDrive28i M Sport xDrive28i xLine xDrive35i M Sport xDrive35i xLine
F: 245/45R19 98Y
R: 275/40R19 101Y
32 psi 35 - 38 psi
Years: 2011 - 2017
Trims: xDrive35i sDrive28i M Sport xDrive28d M Sport xDrive28i M Sport xDrive35i M Sport
F: 245/45R20 103W XL
R: 275/40R20 106W XL
32 psi 35 - 39 psi
Years: 2018 - 2022
Trims: M40i xDrive30i sDrive30i xDrive30e
245/50R18 100V 32 psi 35 psi
Years: 2011 - 2017
Trims: xDrive28i xDrive35i sDrive28i xDrive28d
245/50R19 105W XL 32 - 35 psi 35 - 42 psi
Years: 2018 - 2022
Trims: M40i xDrive30i sDrive30i xDrive30e
245/55R17 102H 32 psi 32 psi
Years: 2011 - 2012
Trims: xDrive28i
F: 255/40R21 102Y XL
R: 265/40R21 105Y XL
33 psi 38 psi
Years: 2020 - 2022
Trims: M M Competition
F: 255/45R20 105Y XL
R: 265/45R20 108Y XL
32 psi 35 psi
Years: 2020 - 2022
Trims: M

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What should BMW X3 tire pressure be?

Recommended tire pressure for BMW X3 tires ranges from 29 psi to 42 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 X3?

BMW X3 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 X3?

To check BMW X3 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 X3 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 X3 replacement tires?

If you replace BMW X3 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 X3?

Tire pressure fluctuates with ambient temperatures. When temperatures drop, BMW X3 tires may lose approximately 1 psi of air pressure for every 10 degree Fahrenheit decrease. During winter BMW X3 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 X3 equipped with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)?

If your BMW X3 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 X3 tire pressure light on?

If BMW X3 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 X3 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 X3?

To reset tire pressure light on BMW X3, follow the instructions in owner's manual. If tire pressure monitoring system will not reset, there may be a problem with tire pressure sensors.