225/50 R17
Available 
ContiPremiumContact 2 225/50 R17 98V Summer
from £128.97-£199.55.
£128.97-£199.55
Tyre sizes tracked: 225/50 R17 98V
Vehicle tyre fitment guide
2016 BMW 3 Series tyres
Compare exact-match summer tyres for the 2016 BMW 3 Series by size, brand and price, then confirm your current sidewall or vehicle placard before ordering.
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Last verified: 2026-06-17
2016 BMW 3 Series fitment summary
The researched tyre sizes for this 2016 BMW 3 Series guide are 225/50 R17, 225/45 R18, 255/40 R18, 225/40 R19, 255/35 R19. Some BMW 3 Series wheel packages use staggered front and rear sizes. Confirm front and rear sidewall sizes separately before ordering. Fitment source checked: 1.
225/50 R17225/45 R18255/40 R18225/40 R19255/35 R19
Tyres grouped by 2016 BMW 3 Series size
Only Tyres.net products whose listed size exactly matches one of the researched 2016 BMW 3 Series tyre sizes are shown here. Check load index, speed rating, season and run-flat notes before buying.
225/45 R18
Available 
Cinturato P7 (P7C2) 225/45 R18 95Y Summer
from £125.86-£170.71.
£125.86-£170.71
Tyre sizes tracked: 225/45 R18 95Y
Available 
EcoContact 6 225/45 R18 95Y Summer
from £124.84-£191.44.
£124.84-£191.44
Tyre sizes tracked: 225/45 R18 95Y
Available 
ContiSportContact 5 225/45 R18 95Y Summer
from £124.88-£228.96.
£124.88-£228.96
Tyre sizes tracked: 225/45 R18 95Y
255/35 R19
Available 
ContiSportContact 5 P 255/35 ZR19 96Y Summer
from £130.44-£282.90.
£130.44-£282.9
Tyre sizes tracked: 255/35 ZR19 96Y
Matching Tyres.net options
Start with Cinturato P7 (P7C2) 225/45 R18 95Y Summer (£125.86-£170.71), ContiPremiumContact 2 225/50 R17 98V Summer (£128.97-£199.55), ContiSportContact 5 P 255/35 ZR19 96Y Summer (£130.44-£282.90); each is included because its Tyres.net listed size matches a researched 2016 BMW 3 Series tyre size. This is not a claim that every trim uses the same size. Confirm the current sidewall, load index and speed rating before ordering. Use season, stock, delivery terms and price as secondary filters after size fitment.
Available
Cinturato P7 (P7C2) 225/45 R18 95Y Summer
from £125.86-£170.71.
£125.86-£170.71
Tyre sizes tracked: 225/45 R18 95Y
Available
ContiPremiumContact 2 225/50 R17 98V Summer
from £128.97-£199.55.
£128.97-£199.55
Tyre sizes tracked: 225/50 R17 98V
Available
ContiSportContact 5 P 255/35 ZR19 96Y Summer
from £130.44-£282.90.
£130.44-£282.9
Tyre sizes tracked: 255/35 ZR19 96Y
Available
EcoContact 6 225/45 R18 95Y Summer
from £124.84-£191.44.
£124.84-£191.44
Tyre sizes tracked: 225/45 R18 95Y
Available
ContiSportContact 5 225/45 R18 95Y Summer
from £124.88-£228.96.
£124.88-£228.96
Tyre sizes tracked: 225/45 R18 95Y
At-a-glance fitment comparison
The table is filtered to researched tyre sizes: 225/50 R17, 225/45 R18, 255/40 R18, 225/40 R19, 255/35 R19. Compare the listed size against the current tyre sidewall first, then check load/speed rating, season and run-flat notes. Products outside those researched sizes are deliberately excluded from this vehicle shortlist.
| Product | Type | Season | Tyre sizes | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinturato P7 (P7C2) 225/45 R18 95Y Summer | Car tyre | Summer | 225/45 R18 95Y | £125.86 |
| ContiPremiumContact 2 225/50 R17 98V Summer | Car tyre | Summer | 225/50 R17 98V | £128.97 |
| ContiSportContact 5 P 255/35 ZR19 96Y Summer | Car tyre | Summer | 255/35 ZR19 96Y | £130.44 |
| EcoContact 6 225/45 R18 95Y Summer | Car tyre | Summer | 225/45 R18 95Y | £124.84 |
| ContiSportContact 5 225/45 R18 95Y Summer | Car tyre | Summer | 225/45 R18 95Y | £124.88 |
Research takeaways for 2016 BMW 3 Series tyres
The key takeaway is that 2016 BMW 3 Series tyre choice starts with exact fitment, not the badge on the boot. The researched sizes here are 225/50 R17, 225/45 R18, 255/40 R18, 225/40 R19 and 255/35 R19, and some wheel packages use staggered front and rear sizes. That means shoppers should confirm the front and rear sidewall sizes separately, then cross-check the vehicle placard before ordering. The shortlist is intentionally size-locked, so it is useful for comparison once fitment is confirmed, but it is not a universal recommendation for every trim or wheel setup.
Main trade-offs after fitment is confirmed
Once the size is right, the biggest comparisons are brand, season, stock and delivery, not headline price alone. This shortlist sits in a narrow price band overall, from £124.84 to £282.90, with Pirelli and Continental options including Cinturato P7 (P7C2), ContiPremiumContact 2, EcoContact 6 and ContiSportContact variants. All shortlisted tyres are summer tyres, so they suit warm-weather use more naturally than winter driving. Because live retailer details were not fully visible, check the latest stock and delivery terms on the product page before you decide.
How to choose the right tyre for your 2016 BMW 3 Series
Start by matching width, profile and rim size exactly to the current tyre sidewall on your car. For this model year, trim, wheel option, market and previous wheel changes can all alter the correct tyre size, so do not assume one size fits every 3 Series. After size comes fitment caution: check the load index and speed rating on the listing against your current tyres, and look for run-flat marking only if your car currently uses run-flats. From there, compare the tyre’s season, price and stock so you can pick the best fit for your driving pattern and budget.
Why square and staggered BMW fitments matter
BMW 3 Series wheel packages can be square or staggered, which is why the front and rear tyres may not be the same size. In this shortlist, that matters because 225/50 R17 and 225/45 R18 fit into the mainstream size groups, while 255/40 R18, 225/40 R19 and 255/35 R19 sit in the more wheel-specific setups. If your car has been re-wheeled or the previous owner changed the wheels, the model-year guide alone is not enough. Use the sidewall and vehicle placard as the final authority before placing an order.
Load index, speed rating and run-flat checks
A tyre can be the right diameter and still be the wrong purchase if the load index or speed rating does not match what your car needs. The shortlist includes tyres such as ContiPremiumContact 2 225/50 R17 98V Summer and ContiSportContact 5 P 255/35 ZR19 96Y Summer, so shoppers should compare those markings carefully against the current tyre sidewall. If your BMW is currently on run-flat tyres, the retailer page should still be checked for a run-flat marking before ordering. The safest approach is to avoid choosing the closest-looking size and instead match the full specification string exactly.
Why season choice still matters here
Every tyre in this shortlist is a summer tyre, which makes the page most relevant for warmer months and drivers who want a summer-focused replacement. That does not make one tyre automatically better for every driver; it means you should compare whether the car is used mainly for commuting, motorway miles or more spirited road use, then check the retailer’s live stock and delivery terms. The Continental range in the shortlist also shows a useful split: EcoContact 6 and ContiPremiumContact 2 lean more everyday-friendly in naming, while ContiSportContact options are the more obviously performance-oriented comparison points.
Value, brand spread and why this shortlist helps
This shortlist is useful because it narrows the 2016 BMW 3 Series search to exact-size matches from two familiar brands, Pirelli and Continental, without pretending there is a single universal winner. The visible price spread is modest in the lower end of the set, but some variants extend much higher, so price should be weighed against the exact size, season and the current availability shown on the retailer page. EcoContact 6 offers the broadest variant coverage in the supplied set, while ContiSportContact 5 P is the clearest sport-leaning comparison point. Check the latest price and delivery before buying, because live listing details were incomplete during checking.
Retailer details used
Last checked 2026-06-17. The source list below is included to help you check the details behind the comparison. Always confirm the latest price, delivery cost, stock status and product details with the retailer before buying.
- Vehicle tyre-size fitment sourcevehicle tyre-size fitment research; products are selected from exact matching Tyres.net listed sizes
- BMW 3 Series Sedan wheel overview, model year 2016OEM tyre sizes; square vs staggered fitment examples
- Tires for BMW 3 Series | ContinentalShared compatible sizes and comparative fitment context
- Find 2016 BMW 3 Series Tires by Vehicle | GoodyearEvidence that vehicle-fitment pages surface 2016 BMW 3 Series tyre matching
- What is BMW 3 Series 2016 tyre size?Additional search-result evidence of common 2016 BMW 3 Series sizes
- BMW 3 Series Sedan tyre fitment pageProvided shortlist data; price/variant/review details
Helpful next reads
Keep comparing with related reviews and buying guides before checking the latest retailer prices.
Buying questions
Can the 2016 BMW 3 Series use different tyre sizes depending on trim or wheels?
Yes. The model year can cover several researched sizes, including 225/50 R17, 225/45 R18, 255/40 R18, 225/40 R19 and 255/35 R19, and wheel option or previous changes can alter the correct one. Always confirm the current sidewall or vehicle placard before ordering.
How do I check whether my 2016 BMW 3 Series needs a staggered front and rear setup?
Check the size printed on the front and rear tyre sidewalls separately, because some 3 Series wheel packages use different sizes on each axle. If the sizes do not match, treat the car as staggered and buy each axle to the exact listed size shown on the vehicle and tyre.
Why does this shortlist only show summer tyres, and should I still check the listing details?
The shortlist is built around summer tyres, so it is most relevant if you want a warm-weather replacement and are comparing options like Pirelli Cinturato P7 (P7C2) or Continental EcoContact and ContiSportContact variants. Yes, you should still verify size, load index, speed rating, stock and delivery on the live retailer page before ordering.