Technical data (BMW 3 Series E46)

Front suspension

Type - Independent, with MacPherson struts, consisting of springs and shock absorbers. A stabilizer bar is installed on all models.

Rear suspension

Type - Independent, with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers. Anti-roll bar is installed on most models.

Steering

Type - Rack and pinion. Power steering is installed on all models.

Wheel alignment angles

The vehicle must have a full load and a full fuel tank.

Front wheels

Camber angle:

• Standard suspension - -20'±20'
• Sports suspension - -43'±20'
• The maximum difference between the sides is 30'

Kingpin longitudinal inclination angle:

• Standard suspension - 5°26'±30'
• Sports suspension - 3°36'±30'
• The maximum difference between the sides is 30'

Wheel alignment (overall) - 0°14'±8'

Rear wheels

Camber angle:

• Standard suspension - -1°30'±15'
• Sports suspension - -2°04'±15'
• The maximum difference between the sides is 15'

Wheel alignment (overall) - 0°16'±6'

Wheels

• Type - Stamped steel or aluminum alloy (depending on the model)
• Size – 6.5Jx15, 7Jx15, 7Jx16, 7Jx17, 8Jx17, 8Jx18 or 8.5Jx18

Tires

Size:

• Wheels - from 195/55 R15 to 255/35 ZR18 (depending on the model and type of disk)
• Spare wheel - 125/90 R 15.125/90 R16 or 125/80 x 17*

Tire pressure - see plate attached to the driver's door opening

* You can check the dimensions in the operating instructions for your car or at your BMW dealer