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BMW tyres
BMWs often run staggered setups with wider rear tyres. Confirm front and rear separately, then pick the right tyre for how you drive.
Choosing tyres for a BMW
Across the BMW range, the right tyre depends on the model and how you drive. On UK roads, wet braking is the figure that matters most, and a good all-season tyre is worth considering if you want one set all year. Pick your model below for specific sizes and recommendations.
The BMW range covered here runs to 18 models, with fitments spanning 16 to 22 inch wheels. Of these, 1 run a staggered front-and-rear fitment, 3 are electric. Pick a model below for its common tyre sizes and the tyres worth fitting.
For tested picks, see the best all-season tyres, then match the choice to how you actually drive.
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Sizes shown are common fitments. Your exact size depends on the generation, trim and wheels, so always confirm it from your own car.
BMW tyres: common questions
What are the best tyres for a BMW?
It depends on the model and how you drive. Across the BMW range, the right tyre depends on the model and how you drive. On UK roads, wet braking is the figure that matters most, and a good all-season tyre is worth considering if you want one set all year. Pick your model below for specific sizes and recommendations. Pick your model for a specific, tested recommendation.
What tyre brands does BMW recommend?
BMW, like most manufacturers, fits premium original-equipment brands such as Michelin, Continental, Goodyear, Pirelli and Bridgestone. For replacements you are free to choose, so pick by how you drive and your budget rather than by badge alone.
How do I find the right tyre size for my BMW?
Read it from the sidewall of a current tyre, the placard in the driver's door shut or fuel flap, or your V5C. Sizes vary by model, generation and trim, so confirm yours rather than assuming.
Sources and accuracy. Recommendations draw on our tested review guides. Sizes shown are common fitments and are not a substitute for confirming your own car's fitment from the sidewall, placard or V5C.