Second Hand BMW i3 Tyre

Yes, the BMW i3 runs on conventional tyres mounted to alloy wheels, so used tyres and complete wheel-and-tyre sets are readily available from breakers. The i3 uses relatively unusual narrow, tall tyres — typically 155/70 R19 on the front and 175/60 R19 on the rear — as part of BMW's efficiency-focused design, so confirming the exact size off your tyre sidewall before ordering is important. A breaker can supply the tyre alone or as a full wheel-and-tyre assembly.

The BMW i3 ran in its original form from 2013 to 2017, with a facelifted version arriving in 2017 and continuing until the model ended in 2022, and both generations share the same 19-inch wheel fitment and tyre sizes. In most cases the wheel bolt pattern and offsets remained consistent across the facelift, meaning pre- and post-2017 wheels should interchange, but you should confirm the exact specification against your registration with the breaker before buying. Never assume fitment across the 2017 boundary without that check.

The tyre and wheel sizes on the BMW i3 REX (range extender) are the same as on the standard full-electric i3, so the drivetrain variant does not affect tyre fitment. Both versions use the same 19-inch staggered setup with narrow front and slightly wider rear tyres, so a used tyre from either variant will suit the other. Just confirm the tyre size from your own sidewall to be certain.

Trim levels on the BMW i3 — including Suite, Loft, and Lodge — relate to interior finish and equipment rather than the wheel or tyre specification, so trim does not affect tyre fitment. All trim variants used the same 19-inch wheel setup, meaning a used tyre or wheel from a different trim will fit regardless of the interior the donor car had. Bear in mind cosmetic differences such as alloy design may vary, but the tyre size itself is trim-independent.

The fundamental tyre sizes used on the BMW i3 did not change significantly across the model's 2013–2022 lifespan, so a tyre from an early car is likely to be the correct size for a later one. That said, you should always check the tyre size printed on your own sidewall and confirm with the breaker that the size and load rating match your car's door-pillar placard. Mixing tyre ages is also worth discussing with a tyre fitter for safety reasons.

The BMW i3 typically uses a staggered fitment: 155/70 R19 on the front axle and 175/60 R19 on the rear axle, though you should always verify against the size marked on your existing tyres or your vehicle's tyre placard as options may vary. When contacting a breaker, give them your registration number and the tyre size you need so they can match the correct specification from their donor vehicle. Quoting the wrong size is a common mistake on the i3 given its unusual narrow-tyre setup, so double-checking before you buy is strongly advised.