BMW X3 Spare Tires
The BMW X3 used 5x112 mm and 5x120 mm bolt pattern variations from 2004 to 2024 along with tire diameters ranging from 27.0" to 29.4" tall. Using a temporary compact spare tire with a diameter close to the standard tire has many benefits, especially for modern vehicles with larger brake calipers and anti-lock brakes or traction control systems.
The tire diameter and the wheel diameter clearance have been taken into account for the specific BMW X3 years and options. In this case, 145/60R20, 145/85R18, 155/85R18 and 175/70R20 spare tire sizes are used to avoid vehicle components while closely matching the original tire size diameters. We've provided a breakdown by vehicle generation and model specifics to help you find the correct BMW X3 spare tire.
2018-Present BMW X3 Spare Tires
This generation of the BMW X3 began in 2018 and is still the current model being produced. There were multiple versions manufactured in this year range and have specific spare tire and wheel solutions for each one. The Standard models include M Sport and M40i versions, and the M models include Competition versions. The xDrive option does not change the recommended spare tire.
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | BMW | X3 X3 M | 5x112 mm 5x112 mm | 28.6-28.7" 29-29.4" | 155/85R18 | 28.4" 175/70R20 | 29.6" |
| 2022 | BMW | X3 X3 M | 5x112 mm 5x112 mm | 28.6-28.7" 29-29.4" | 155/85R18 | 28.4" 175/70R20 | 29.6" |
| 2021 | BMW | X3 X3 M | 5x112 mm 5x112 mm | 28.6-28.7" 29-29.4" | 155/85R18 | 28.4" 175/70R20 | 29.6" |
| 2020 | BMW | X3 X3 M | 5x112 mm 5x112 mm | 28.6-28.7" 29-29.4" | 155/85R18 | 28.4" 175/70R20 | 29.6" |
| 2019 | BMW | X3 | 5x112 mm | 28.6-28.7" | 155/85R18 | 28.4" |
| 2018 | BMW | X3 | 5x112 mm | 28.6-28.7" | 155/85R18 | 28.4" |
2011-2017 BMW X3 Spare Tires
This generation of the BMW X3 began in 2011 and was available through 2017. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution including M Sport and xDrive versions.
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | BMW | X3 | 5x120 mm | 27.6-27.7" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" |
| 2016 | BMW | X3 | 5x120 mm | 27.6-27.7" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" |
| 2015 | BMW | X3 | 5x120 mm | 27.6-27.7" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" |
| 2014 | BMW | X3 | 5x120 mm | 27.6-27.7" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" |
| 2013 | BMW | X3 | 5x120 mm | 27.6-27.7" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" |
| 2012 | BMW | X3 | 5x120 mm | 27.6-27.7" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" |
| 2011 | BMW | X3 | 5x120 mm | 27.6-27.7" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" |
2004-2010 BMW X3 Spare Tires
This generation of the BMW X3 began in 2004 and was available through 2010. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution including Sport Package versions.
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | BMW | X3 | 5x120 mm | 27-27.3" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2009 | BMW | X3 | 5x120 mm | 27-27.3" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2008 | BMW | X3 | 5x120 mm | 27-27.3" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2007 | BMW | X3 | 5x120 mm | 27-27.3" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2006 | BMW | X3 | 5x120 mm | 27-27.3" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2005 | BMW | X3 | 5x120 mm | 27-27.3" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2004 | BMW | X3 | 5x120 mm | 27-27.3" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" |