2005 BMW M3 COMPETITION PACKAGE · E46 · VERIFIED ON SEP 4, 2026
What is the biggest tire a 2005 BMW M3 Competition Package takes without changes?
225/40R19 is the largest size in this vehicle's data within 3 % of the 225/40R19 factory diameter (26.1 inches, 0 %). No listed size exceeds 3 %. The enthusiast standard is 18x9.5 ET35 square on 265/35-18 (needs at least -1.5 deg front camber; front fender-liner rub possible when low). Source: APEX E46 M3 guide..
225/40R19 is the largest size in this vehicle's data within 3 % of the 225/40R19 factory diameter (26.1 inches, 0 %).
01Diameter, not width, is the limit
| SIZE | INCHES | VS OE |
|---|---|---|
| 225/40R19 | 26.1" | 0 % |
| 255/40R18 | 26" | -0.2 % |
| 255/35R19 | 26" | -0.2 % |
| 225/45R18 | 26" | -0.4 % |
| 245/40R18 | 25.7" | -1.4 % |
| 275/35R18 | 25.6" | -1.9 % |
| 235/35R19 | 25.5" | -2.3 % |
| 235/40R18 | 25.4" | -2.6 % |
| 265/35R18 | 25.3" | -3 % |
| 265/30R19 | 25.3" | -3.2 % |
The enthusiast standard is 18x9.5 ET35 square on 265/35-18 (needs at least -1.5 deg front camber; front fender-liner rub possible when low). Source: APEX E46 M3 guide.
Track square: 18x9.5 ET22 on 265/35-18 with -3 deg front camber. Aggressive street: 18x9.5 ET22 / 18x10.5 ET22 on 245/40 & 275/35-18, roll rear fenders. Source: APEX E46 M3 guide.
Front spacers of 5 mm+ may be needed with some aftermarket suspensions; 12 mm rear spacers for flush on square setups. Source: APEX E46 M3 guide.
Tire Rack's by-vehicle list for the 2004 M3 Coupe (Sep 2 2026): 14 models, ALL 19-inch, zero 18s in stock — BBS CH-R 19x8.5 ET32 / 19x9.5 ET35, BBS LM 19x8.5/10 forged, Fifteen52 Sector RSR & Holeshot RSR 19x9.5 ET22 / 19x10.5 ET25, Kansei Seven 19x9.5/10.5 ET22, Rotiform BPU/RPS. The 19x9.5 ET22 fronts are aggressive on an E46 — expect camber and fender work.
Lug bolts are M12x1.5 on the E46 (not M14 like the F87) — do not reuse F87 hardware.
02Tires in 225/40R19
- CONTINENTAL EXTREMECONTACT DWS 06 PLUS — 225/40R19 & 255/35R19 · Ultra High Performance All-Season · $940 the set
- GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 ALL SEASON — 225/40R19 & 255/35R19 · Ultra High Performance All-Season · $958 the set
- MICHELIN PILOT SPORT ALL SEASON 4 — 225/40R19 & 255/35R19 · Ultra High Performance All-Season · $1,062 the set
- BRIDGESTONE POTENZA SPORT AS — 225/40R19 & 255/35R19 · Ultra High Performance All-Season · $1,070 the set
- YOKOHAMA ADVAN SPORT A/S+ — 225/40R19 & 255/35R19 · Ultra High Performance All-Season · $864 the set
- KUMHO ECSTA SPORT A/S — 225/40R19 & 255/35R19 · Ultra High Performance All-Season · $811 the set
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Fitment is computed from published vehicle data and the retailer's listed sizes (catalog 2026-09-04-tirerack-d, verified on Sep 4, 2026). Prices are list prices on that date. Verify with your installer before you buy. Buy links may be affiliate links.
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