1995 BMW 540i — M-Sport

The 1995 BMW 540i M-Sport came from the factory equipped with 235/45R17 tires. If your vehicle has since been fitted with aftermarket or upsized wheels, your actual tire size may no longer match this factory spec — always confirm against your door placard before buying.

235/45R17

Section width235 mm
Aspect ratio (sidewall height)45% (105.8 mm)
Rim diameter17"
Overall tire diameter~25.3"
Revolutions per mile~796

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What this size means for your BMW 540i

On the 1995 BMW 540i M-Sport, the factory 235/45R17 measures about 25.3″ in overall diameter with a 105.8 mm (4.2″) sidewall, and completes roughly 796 revolutions per mile. Its 45-series aspect ratio gives a low-profile sidewall tuned for sharper handling, common on sport trims and larger-wheel packages. In tire terms it is a passenger (P-metric / Euro-metric) size.

Because the 1995 BMW 540i predates many current tire lines, confirm this size is still stocked before ordering — some vintage fitments are now served mainly by specialty and classic-car tire suppliers.

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How to read a tire size

A tire size like 225/45R17 breaks down into three parts: the first number is the section width in millimeters (the tire's width from sidewall to sidewall), the second is the aspect ratio — the sidewall's height as a percentage of that width — and the number after the "R" is the rim diameter in inches. A letter prefix (P or LT) indicates Passenger or Light Truck construction; its absence usually means Euro-metric sizing.

Some trucks and off-road tires instead use "flotation" sizing, like 37X12.50R17 — here the numbers are the tire's overall diameter and width in inches directly, with the rim diameter last.

Always verify against the tire information placard on your driver's-side door jamb or your owner's manual before purchasing — tire size can vary by factory option package even within the same trim.