BMW E9 Tyres
BMW 2800 CS driven by Alain Peltier at the 1972 Monza Touring Car 4 Hours
BMW 2800 CS Tyres 1968–1971
- The BMW 2800 CS (E9) fitted 195/70 R14 Tyres tyres as standard.
- The ideal BMW 2800 CS tyre is the 195/70 VR 14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36.
- Some fitment guides list BMW E9 models with DR/70 R14 tyres. The 195/70 R14 tyre size can be expressed in the US and internationally as DR/70 R14, it is the same tyre size with a different expression.
1975 BMW 3.0 CS
BMW 3.0 CS/ CSi Tyres 1971–1975
- The BMW 3.0 CS and 3.0 CSi fitted 195/70 R14 Tyres.
- Today, we have the 195/70 VR 14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36 available, which is the ideal tyre for the BMW 3.0 CS and CSi.
- The original CN36 was first released in 1968, setting the standard with its low-profile, 70% design. It became iconic, especially with sports cars like the Porsche 911 and Fiat Dino. Some of today's CN36 sizes even have Porsche's 'N' homologation, indicating that the CN36 is well suited to classic sports cars like the BMW 3.0 CS.
- For these tyres we would suggest the Michelin 14F innertube.
Rennsport Manager Jochen Neerspasch's BMW 3.0 CSL on 195/70 VR 14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36 Tyres - The car is parked where the BMW World Building is Today
BMW 3.0 CSL Tyres 1971–1975
- The ideal BMW 3.0 CSL tyre is the 195/70 VR 14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36. This tyre has the ideal sporting design for the BMW 3.0 CSL, and is of the perfect size.
- For these tyres the Michelin 14F is the ideal innertube.
BMW 2.5 CS Tyres 1974–1975
- The short-lived BMW 2.5 CS also fitted 195/70 R14 tyres as original equipment.
- The best 195/70 R14 tyre is the 195/70 VR 14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36, which we recommend for the BMW 2.5 CS.
BMW E9 Tyre Fitment and Tyre Pressure Sticker
BMW E9 Larger Tyres
- For a long time there was no good 195/70 R14 tyres available, and 205/70 R14 Tyres were the best option.
- If you fit 205/70 R14 tyres we suggest either the 205/70 WR 14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36 or the 205/70VR14 Michelin XWX, however we recommend sticking to the E9's preferred tyre size with a set of 195/70 VR 14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36 tyres.
BMW E9 Recommended Tyres
Other Options for BMW E9 Tyres
BMW E9 Model History
BMW 2800 CS
The 2800 CS was the first BMW E9 coupe in production, introduced in 1968 to replace the 2000 C and 2000 CS 'Neue Klasse' coupes. It featured a new, dual carbureted M30 straight-6 engine displacing 2.8 litres, producing 168 horsepower at 6000 rpm. BMW built the 2800 CS until 1971, when they replaced it with the carbureted 3.0 CS and fuel-injected 3.0 CSi.
BMW 3.0 CS/CSi
In 1971, the 2800CS was succeeded by the 3.0 CS and 3.0 CSi, that were bored out to allow a displacement of 2,986 cc (182.2 cu in). The 3.0 CS has a compression ratio of 9.0:1, two carburettors, and generates 180 horsepower at 6000 rpm. The 3.0 CSi features a 9.5:1 compression ratio, Bosch D-Jetronic electronic fuel injection, and a maximum power output of 200 hp at 5500 rpm. There were two transmission options: a 4-speed manual or a 3-speed automatic.
BMW 3.0 CSL
The 3.0 CSL, which debuted in May 1972, was a homologation special designed to allow the car to compete in the European Touring Car Championship. The "L" in the name stood for "leicht" (light), as opposed to "lang" in other BMW classifications (long). The body was made lighter by utilising thinner steel, removing trim and soundproofing, and adopting aluminium alloy doors, bonnets, and boot lids, as well as Perspex side windows. There were 500 3.0 CSLs sold to the UK, although they were heavier than those on the continent since the importer insisted on keeping the soundproofing, electronic windows, and original E9 bumpers.
Toine Hezemans won the European Touring Car Championship in a 3.0 CSL in 1973 and co-drove a 3.0 CSL to class victory at Le Mans with Dieter Quester. Every year from 1975 to 1979, the 3.0 CSL won the European Touring Car Championship, for which it was designed.
BMW 2.5 CS
The BMW 2.5 CS was the last model made in the E9 lineup, introduced in 1974 as a response to the 1973 oil crisis. The 2.5CS featured a smaller, 2494 cc engine that produced only 150 horsepower at 6000 rpm. Only 874 models were made before the end of the E9's production in 1975. The E9 was succeeded by the E24; more commonly known as the BMW 6 Series.
BMW E9 Tyre Fitment Guides
1971–1978 BMW E9 Tyre Fitment Guide by Dunlop Pg1
1971–1978 BMW E9 Tyre Fitment Guide by Dunlop Pg2
1972 BMW E9 Tyre Fitment Guide by Pirelli
1974 BMW E9 Tyre Fitment Guide by Michelin
1976 BMW E9 Tyre Fitment Guide by Pirelli
1977 BMW E9 Tyre Fitment Guide by Michelin
