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BMW Z4 generations and tyre sizes

Z4 Z4 E85

Z4 E85

2002 – 2006
Petrol110–170 kW (150–231 PS)Manual / Automatic
205/55 R16225/50 R16225/45 R17
Z4 Z4 E85/E86 (1. Facelift)

Z4 E85/E86 (1. Facelift)

2006 – 2008
Petrol110–252 kW (150–343 PS)Manual / Automatic
225/55 R16225/45 R17225/45 R18
Z4 E89

E89

2009 – 2013
Petrol135–250 kW (184–340 PS)Manual / Automatic
225/45 R17255/40 R17225/40 R18255/35 R18225/35 R19255/30 R19
Z4

E89 (1. Facelift)

2013 – 2016
Petrol115–250 kW (156–340 PS)Manual / Automatic
225/45 R17255/40 R17225/40 R18255/35 R18225/35 R19255/30 R19
Z4 G29

G29

2019 – 2022
Petrol145–250 kW (197–340 PS)Automatic / Manual
225/50 R17255/45 R17225/45 R18255/40 R18275/40 R18255/35 R19275/35 R19
Z4 Z4 G29 (1. Facelift)

Z4 G29 (1. Facelift)

2022 – 2026
Petrol145–250 kW (197–340 PS)Manual / Automatic
225/50 R17255/45 R17225/45 R18255/40 R18275/40 R18255/35 R19275/35 R19

For the BMW Z4 in 2026, the top-rated Summer tyres are Continental Sportcontact 7 (rated 10.0/10) and Hankook Ventus Evo (rated 9.9/10). The BMW Z4 uses 16 tyre sizes across 6 generations. Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.

Source: aggregated data from ADAC, TCS, Auto Bild, GTÜ and other independent tyre testing organizations.

Summer tyres for BMW Z4 - market overview, tests, reviews 2026

Best Summer tyres for BMW Z4

Best tyres for BMW Z4 by category

Best for dry
Continental Sportcontact 7
9.3/10
Best for wet
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
9.1/10
Best for comfort
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
9.1/10
Best for noise
Hankook Ventus Evo
8.8/10
Best overall
Continental Sportcontact 7
10.0/10

Tyre comparison for BMW Z4

#TyreRatingWetDryNoiseComfortSegmentFit
1Continental Sportcontact 710.08.69.37.78.0Premium56%
2Hankook Ventus Evo9.99.09.18.88.6Premium125%
3Continental Premiumcontact 79.88.98.96.76.9Premium93%
4Dunlop Blue Response TG9.8----Premium75%
5Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S9.67.78.57.07.6Premium125%

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Summer tyres for BMW Z4?
Based on aggregated test results, the top-rated Summer tyres for BMW Z4 are: Continental Sportcontact 7 (10.0/10), Hankook Ventus Evo (9.9/10), Continental Premiumcontact 7 (9.8/10). Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.
What tyre sizes fit BMW Z4?
The BMW Z4 uses the following tyre sizes: 205/55 R16, 225/50 R16, 225/45 R17, 225/55 R16, 225/45 R18, 255/40 R17, 225/40 R18, 255/35 R18, 225/35 R19, 255/30 R19, 225/50 R17, 255/45 R17, 255/40 R18, 275/40 R18, 255/35 R19, 275/35 R19.
How many generations does the BMW Z4 have?
The BMW Z4 has 6 generations, from 2002 to 2022.
What is the best tyre for wet roads for BMW Z4?
For wet road performance on BMW Z4, the top-rated tyres are Bridgestone Potenza Sport (9.1/10) And Hankook Ventus Evo (9.0/10).
Are Continental Sportcontact 7 good for BMW Z4?
Yes, the Continental Sportcontact 7 is the top-rated tyre for BMW Z4 with a rating of 10.0/10. Its strongest discipline is dry. It covers 56% of BMW Z4 tyre sizes.
How to choose tyres for BMW Z4?
To choose the right tyres for BMW Z4: 1) Check which tyre sizes fit your generation. 2) Choose between summer, winter, or all-season tyres. 3) Compare test ratings from independent organizations. 4) Consider your driving priorities (wet safety, comfort, mileage). 5) Decide between premium and budget segments based on your budget.

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