Tyre/wheel size

TraceyP

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Hi all, getting very confused! Bought Z3 today, it's got alloys on it that look like steel wheels and they are 15" . it's also got two different tyre sizes on it (two new and two that need replacing) 195/55/R15 and 205/60 R15 , these are on opposite corners of the car! Googling tells me that the wheels on a 1997 1.9I are 16" ?!
Thanks for any help, the two new tyres are the 195/55/R15 so hoping these are correct!
 

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Ianmc

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15" were standard, 16" an optional extra.
That said, the original "pepper pot" steel wheels on your car are quite rare. I rather like them.:thumbsup:
 

TraceyP

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15" were standard, 16" an optional extra.
That said, the original "pepper pot" steel wheels on your car are quite rare. I rather like them.:thumbsup:
Thank you, yes they are pretty nice, but they are corroded which is why I was thinking they are alloys?
Is the 195 the standard tyre size?
 

TraceyP

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Can’t help with OE tyre sizes, but if you’re after alloys which would fit a z3, I’ve loads

I’m in Woking, Surrey
Not at the moment but thanks! Will be after an interior door handle if you've got one but not sure exactly of the colour, i'll check VIN tomorrow. How much would that be?
 

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Ianmc

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According to the 1997 price list and specification, the tyres were 205/60 R15
 

Chrisr1949

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Hi, what does it say on your door post, the tyre inflation chart, there should be some clues there as far as wheel/tyre combinations.
 
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