Goodyear Excellence — a genuine BMW part, number 85 45 2 538 397. The number stamped on the part is 85452538397; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 2538397. You will find it on our Instruments & Electronics shelf, under Stark-marked tyre Philippsburg.
It fits the E46 sedan, coupe, touring and compact (316i, 316i 1.6, 316i 1.9, 316ti, 318d, 318i and 318td, 1997–2004), with the M43, M47, M47N, N40, N42 or N45 and other engines.
BMW draws it on the Summer tyres (85_0048) diagram. BMW's catalog calls for four of these at each place it is fitted.
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
