BMW i4 Tyre Replacement Parts

Yes, the BMW i4 uses conventional tyres fitted to standard alloy wheels, just like any petrol or diesel car — being electric doesn't change that. The i4 launched in 2022 as a single generation (G26) and uses the same type of rubber tyre you'd source from any breaker. What can differ is the specific size, which varies depending on which i4 variant and wheel package was fitted, so always confirm the exact size marked on your existing tyre sidewall before ordering.

The BMW i4 is a single generation (G26, launched 2022) with no confirmed major facelift creating a wheel or tyre fitment break as of 2024, so tyres from a 2022 car are generally likely to be on the same wheel sizes as later cars. However, different i4 variants (eDrive35, eDrive40, M50) were offered with different wheel sizes and widths from the factory, so the year alone doesn't tell you enough. Always check the tyre size printed on the sidewall of your own car's tyres and match it exactly — confirm with the breaker that the item pulled matches your registration before purchasing.

Trim level itself does not determine fitment — what matters is the actual tyre size fitted to your specific car's wheels, which can vary based on which wheel option was specified at order. A higher-spec or M50 car may have come with larger-diameter wheels and wider tyres than an eDrive40 with the standard wheel package, but this is down to the wheel size, not the trim name. Check the size on your tyre sidewall (for example 245/45 R19 or 255/40 R20) and match that, then confirm with the breaker against your registration.

Yes, this can matter — the M50 is a higher-powered, heavier dual-motor variant and was commonly supplied with wider tyres and larger-diameter wheels than the single-motor eDrive35 or eDrive40 models. Fitting a tyre of the wrong size will affect speedometer accuracy, handling, and potentially ADAS calibration. Always match the exact size marked on your existing tyre and confirm with the breaker that the pulled tyre matches your vehicle's registration and spec before buying.

Breakers on Findapart do sell part-worn tyres removed from accident-damaged or written-off i4s, and this is a legitimate way to source a matching tyre at lower cost. When buying, confirm the exact size code matches your tyre sidewall, check that the tread depth meets the UK legal minimum of 1.6mm across the central three-quarters of the tread, and ask the breaker about any visible kerbing, cracking, or sidewall damage. Because the i4 is a heavy electric vehicle, tyre condition matters more than on lighter cars, so inspect carefully or ask the breaker for photos before committing.

For a standard symmetrical or directional tyre, the side it was fitted on at the breaker's car does not affect fitment — you simply need to match the size and, for directional tyres, ensure the rotation arrow faces the correct way when fitted. However, if your i4 was fitted with asymmetric tyres, those are marked 'outside' and 'inside' on the sidewall and must be mounted correctly by a tyre fitter regardless of which side they came from. Confirm the exact size and tyre type with the breaker and let your fitter check the mounting direction before the tyre goes on the rim.