2019 BMW 3 Series tyres

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Last verified: 2026-11-04

2019 BMW 3 Series fitment summary

The researched tyre sizes for this 2019 BMW 3 Series guide are 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.

Tyres grouped by 2019 BMW 3 Series size

Only Tyres.net products whose listed size exactly matches one of the researched 2019 BMW 3 Series tyre sizes are shown here. Check load index, speed rating, season and run-flat notes before buying.

225/45 R18

Available

Pirelli · Car tyre · Summer

Cinturato P7 (P7C2) 225/45 R18 95Y Summer

from £121.90-£143.27.

£121.9-£143.27

Tyre sizes tracked: 225/45 R18 95Y

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Continental · Car tyre · Summer

EcoContact 6 225/45 R18 95Y Summer

from £119.18-£192.23.

£119.18-£192.23

Tyre sizes tracked: 225/45 R18 95Y

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Pirelli · Car tyre · Summer

Cinturato P7 Run Flat 225/45 R18 95Y Summer

from £150.03-£173.55.

£150.03-£173.55

Tyre sizes tracked: 225/45 R18 95Y

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Continental · Car tyre · Summer

ContiSportContact 5 225/45 R18 95Y Summer

from £119.03-£197.24.

£119.03-£197.24

Tyre sizes tracked: 225/45 R18 95Y

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255/35 R19

Available

Continental · Car tyre · Summer

ContiSportContact 5 P 255/35 ZR19 96Y Summer

from £150.08-£249.24.

£150.08-£249.24

Tyre sizes tracked: 255/35 ZR19 96Y

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Matching Tyres.net options

Start with Cinturato P7 (P7C2) 225/45 R18 95Y Summer (£121.90-£143.27), ContiSportContact 5 P 255/35 ZR19 96Y Summer (£150.08-£249.24), EcoContact 6 225/45 R18 95Y Summer (£119.18-£192.23); each is included because its Tyres.net listed size matches a researched 2019 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

Pirelli · Car tyre · Summer

Cinturato P7 (P7C2) 225/45 R18 95Y Summer

from £121.90-£143.27.

£121.9-£143.27

Tyre sizes tracked: 225/45 R18 95Y

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Available

Continental · Car tyre · Summer

ContiSportContact 5 P 255/35 ZR19 96Y Summer

from £150.08-£249.24.

£150.08-£249.24

Tyre sizes tracked: 255/35 ZR19 96Y

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Available

Continental · Car tyre · Summer

EcoContact 6 225/45 R18 95Y Summer

from £119.18-£192.23.

£119.18-£192.23

Tyre sizes tracked: 225/45 R18 95Y

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Available

Pirelli · Car tyre · Summer

Cinturato P7 Run Flat 225/45 R18 95Y Summer

from £150.03-£173.55.

£150.03-£173.55

Tyre sizes tracked: 225/45 R18 95Y

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Available

Continental · Car tyre · Summer

ContiSportContact 5 225/45 R18 95Y Summer

from £119.03-£197.24.

£119.03-£197.24

Tyre sizes tracked: 225/45 R18 95Y

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At-a-glance fitment comparison

The table is filtered to researched tyre sizes: 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.

What the fitment check shows

The researched tyre sizes for this 2019 BMW 3 Series page are 225/45 R18, 255/40 R18, 225/40 R19 and 255/35 R19. Some 3 Series wheel packages use staggered front and rear sizes, so the front and rear sidewalls should be checked separately before ordering. Trim, wheel option, market and any previous wheel changes can alter the correct fitment, which is why the current tyre sidewall or vehicle placard is the final check before purchase. Only exact-size matches are included on this page, and all of the shortlisted tyres are summer tyres.

How to compare the shortlist

This is a compare-first shortlist, so the most important filter is exact size match. After that, shoppers can compare brand familiarity, price, stock and delivery, because those are the practical differences between the matching options. The supplied shortlist has no visible rating or review details, so there is no customer score to lean on here. With that in mind, the useful comparison is between Pirelli, Continental and MICHELIN summer tyres that match the researched BMW sizes, not between near sizes or alternatives.

How to choose the right tyre for your car

Start with the size already shown on the tyre sidewall, then check the vehicle placard and match those details against the product listing. That matters even more if your BMW has staggered wheels, because front and rear sizes can differ and must be ordered by axle position. For example, the shortlist includes matching summer options such as Continental EcoContact 6 225/45 R18 from £123.68-£191.82, Pirelli Cinturato P7 (P7C2) 225/45 R18 from £126.11-£168.96, and MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4S 255/35 ZR19 from £172.30-£204.93. Once the size is confirmed, compare the load index and speed rating on the current tyre with the chosen product, then check whether the listing matches any run-flat marking already fitted to the car. If the car has had wheel changes in the past, do not rely on model year alone to decide the right tyre.

Why BMW 3 Series tyre sizes can vary

A 2019 BMW 3 Series can use different tyre sizes depending on trim, wheel option, market and earlier wheel changes. BMW wheel packages can include mixed front and rear fitments, which is why the researched sizes are shown as exact matches rather than as a single universal size for every car. The page therefore sticks to 225/45 R18, 255/40 R18, 225/40 R19 and 255/35 R19 only. If your current sidewall or placard does not match one of those sizes, pause and verify the correct fitment before ordering.

Load, speed and run-flat checks matter

A tyre can look right on size alone and still be wrong for the car if the load index or speed rating does not line up with the vehicle’s current specification. That is why the product listing should be checked against the sidewall before checkout. If your BMW currently uses run-flat tyres, confirm that marking before buying a replacement, because this page does not assume run-flat compatibility for every option. The safest approach is to match the visible tyre specification already on the vehicle and then confirm the retailer listing still shows the same details.

Why this page is a summer-tyre comparison

All of the shortlisted tyres here are summer tyres, so this page is best used for drivers who want a summer-season comparison rather than a mixed-season guide. That keeps the decision focused on exact fitment, axle position and the current price rather than on winter or all-season claims. If you need a different seasonal setup, you would need to compare those options separately, because they are not part of this shortlist. Within this page, the useful comparison is the difference between matching summer tyres from Pirelli, Continental and MICHELIN.

Value after fitment is confirmed

Once fitment is confirmed, value comes down to the balance between price, availability and brand familiarity. The shortlist spans Pirelli, Continental and MICHELIN, with Continental appearing more than once and EcoContact 6 offering the widest variant coverage in the supplied set. The benchmark price range sits at £123.68-£172.30, although some individual items can run higher, so stock and delivery can change which option makes the most sense today. Check the latest retailer price, stock status and delivery terms before you order, especially if you need both front and rear tyres for a staggered setup.

Retailer details used

Last checked 2026-11-04. 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

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