1999 BMW 318ti Tire Size

Your BMW was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 1999 BMW 318ti, we first need to determine your rim size.  Please review the information below.

How to Determine Rim Size

Check your existing tires.  Your BMW 318ti's rim size is the number to the right of the R.  In the example pictured here, the tire size fits 16-inch rims.

Rim Size Selection

Now that you know your rim size, make a selection below to filter your results.

15-Inch Rims

1999 BMW 318ti

 

Your 1999 BMW 318ti was manufactured with multiple tire sizes.  Choose a tire size below to get a color-coded explanation of the differences.  Then pick the best tire size for your 1999 BMW 318ti.

185/65R15 87T

Simplified Size:  185-65-15

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 1999 BMW 318ti is 185/65R15 87T.  A color-coded explanation of the 1999 BMW 318ti's tire size is shown below.

185

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 185 millimeters.

15

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 15 inches in diameter.

87

This tire has a load index of 87, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1199 pounds (545 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

65

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 65%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 65% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 120 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

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T

This tire has a speed rating of T, which means 118 mph (190 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

205/60R15 91H

Simplified Size:  205-60-15

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 1999 BMW 318ti is 205/60R15 91H.  A color-coded explanation of the 1999 BMW 318ti's tire size is shown below.

205

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 205 millimeters.

15

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 15 inches in diameter.

91

This tire has a load index of 91, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1353 pounds (615 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

60

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 60%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 60% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 123 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

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H

This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

16-Inch Rims

1999 BMW 318ti

 

The original tire size for your 1999 BMW 318ti is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your BMW 318ti's' tire size.

Trim Options:

Sport

225/50ZR16

Simplified Size:  225-50-16

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 1999 BMW 318ti is 225/50ZR16 .  A color-coded explanation of the 1999 BMW 318ti's tire size is shown below.

225

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters.

16

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter.

Z

This tire has a speed class of Z, which means it's part of an elite speed class of 149 mph or more (240 km/h).  A tire's speed class is less specific than the speed rating.

50

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 50%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 50% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 112 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
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