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1998 BMW 528i Tire Size

Your BMW was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 1998 BMW 528i, we first need to determine your rim size.  Please review the information below.

How to Determine Rim Size

Check your existing tires.  Your BMW 528i's rim size is the number to the right of the R.  In the example pictured here, the tire size fits 16-inch rims.

How to determine rim size

Rim Size Selection

Now that you know your rim size, make a selection below to filter your results.

15-Inch Rims

1998 BMW 528i

 

The original tire size for your 1998 BMW 528i is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your BMW 528i's' tire size.

The original tire size for your 1998 BMW 528i is 225/60R15 96H.  A color-coded explanation of the 1998 BMW 528i's tire size is shown below.

225

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters.

15

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 15 inches in diameter.

96

This tire has a load index of 96, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1562 pounds (710 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

60

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 60%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 60% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 135 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
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H

This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

17-Inch Rims

1998 BMW 528i

 

The original tire size for your 1998 BMW 528i is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your BMW 528i's' tire size.

The original tire size for your 1998 BMW 528i is 235/45ZR17 94Y.  A color-coded explanation of the 1998 BMW 528i's tire size is shown below.

235

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters.

17

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter.

94

This tire has a load index of 94, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1474 pounds (670 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

Z

This tire has a speed class of Z, which means it's part of an elite speed class of 149 mph or more (240 km/h).  A tire's speed class is less specific than the speed rating.

45

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 45%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 45% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 105 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
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Y

This tire has a speed rating of Y, which means 186 mph (300 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.