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2016 BMW 2 Series tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 2016 trim.

Tires for the 2016 BMW 2 Series

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

  1. 225/40R18 Best-rated standard on 9 trims · optional on 14 · Europe, Japan, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 225/40R18
  2. 205/55R16 Best-rated standard on 6 trims · optional on 4 · Europe, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16
  3. 205/50R17 Best-rated standard on 4 trims · optional on 12 · Europe, USA, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 205/50R17

Also listed: 225/45R17 + 245/40R17 225/45R17 225/35R19 225/40R18 + 245/35R18 225/35R19 + 245/30R19

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Trims sold in 2016
23
Generation
F22/F23 sold in 3 market versions

23 trims sold in 2016

Sold in 3 market versions with different tire sizes. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

BMW 2 Series F22/F23

2013–2021 23 trims

Europe

14 trims
2 Series 218d 148 hp · B47D20A I4 · Diesel 225/45R17 91W / 245/40R17 91W 7 fitments
Generation
F22/F23 · 2013–2021
Market
Europe
Power
148 hp
Engine
B47D20A I4, Diesel
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 Check price on Amazon · 245/40R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET43 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front225/45R17 91WRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x12029 psi
Rear245/40R17 91WRim 17x8 ET53 5x12032 psi
Front225/40R18 88YRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x12029 psi
Rear245/35R18 92YRim 18x8 ET52 5x12032 psi
Front225/35R19 88YRim 19x7.5 ET45 5x12029 psi
Rear245/30R19 89YRim 19x8 ET52 5x12032 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET40 5x12029 psi
205/50R17 89VRim 17x7 ET40 5x12029 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x12029 psi
225/40R18 92VRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x12029 psi

How to read 91W: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

2 Series 218i +3 variants 134 hp · 1.5L B38B15A I3 205/55R16 91V 7 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 220d, 220d xDrive

Generation
F22/F23 · 2013–2021
Market
Europe
Power
134 hp
Engine
1.5L B38B15A I3, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET40 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET40 5x12029 psi
205/50R17 89VRim 17x7 ET40 5x12029 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x12029 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8 ET53 5x12029 psi
225/40R18 88YRim 18x8 ET52 5x12029 psi
225/40R18 92VRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x12029 psi
225/35R19 88YRim 19x8 ET52 5x12029 psi

How to read 91V: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

2 Series 220i +1 variant 181 hp · 2.0L N20B20B I4 205/55R16 91V 7 fitments

2 versions of this trim share these tires and wheels.

Generation
F22/F23 · 2013–2021
Market
Europe
Power
181 hp
Engine
2.0L N20B20B I4, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET40 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET40 5x12029 psi
225/40R18 92VRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x12029 psi
205/50R17 89VRim 17x7 ET40 5x12029 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x12029 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8 ET53 5x12029 psi
225/40R18 88YRim 18x8 ET52 5x12029 psi
225/35R19 88YRim 19x8 ET52 5x12029 psi

How to read 91V: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

2 Series 225d 221 hp · B47D20B I4 · Diesel 205/50R17 89V 7 fitments
Generation
F22/F23 · 2013–2021
Market
Europe
Power
221 hp
Engine
B47D20B I4, Diesel
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 205/50R17 Wheels 17x7 ET40 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/50R17 89VRim 17x7 ET40 5x12032 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET40 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8 ET53 5x12032 psi
225/40R18 88YRim 18x8 ET52 5x12032 psi
225/40R18 92VRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x12032 psi
225/35R19 88YRim 19x8 ET52 5x12032 psi

How to read 89V: 89 is the load index (up to 1,279 lb / 580 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

2 Series 228i +1 variant 241 hp · N20B20A I4 205/50R17 89V 6 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 230i

Generation
F22/F23 · 2013–2021
Market
Europe
Power
241 hp
Engine
N20B20A I4, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 205/50R17 Wheels 17x7 ET40 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/50R17 89VRim 17x7 ET40 5x12033 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x12033 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8 ET53 5x12033 psi
225/40R18 88YRim 18x8 ET52 5x12033 psi
225/40R18 92VRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x12033 psi
225/35R19 88YRim 19x8 ET52 5x12033 psi

How to read 89V: 89 is the load index (up to 1,279 lb / 580 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

2 Series M235i +1 variant 322 hp · 3.0L N55B30A I6 225/40R18 88Y 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: M235i xDrive

Generation
F22/F23 · 2013–2021
Market
Europe
Power
322 hp
Engine
3.0L N55B30A I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/40R18 Wheels 18x8 ET52 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/40R18 88YRim 18x8 ET52 5x12032 psi
225/40R18 92VRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x12032 psi
225/35R19 88YRim 19x8 ET52 5x12032 psi

How to read 88Y: 88 is the load index (up to 1,235 lb / 560 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET52 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

2 Series M240i +1 variant 335 hp · 3.0L B58B30A I6 225/40R18 88Y 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: M240i xDrive

Generation
F22/F23 · 2013–2021
Market
Europe
Power
335 hp
Engine
3.0L B58B30A I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/40R18 Wheels 18x8 ET52 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/40R18 88YRim 18x8 ET52 5x12035 psi
225/40R18 92VRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x12032 psi
225/35R19 88YRim 19x8 ET52 5x12032 psi

How to read 88Y: 88 is the load index (up to 1,235 lb / 560 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET52 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Japan

5 trims
2 Series 220i (DBA-1J20) 181 hp · N20B20B I4 205/50R17 89V 7 fitments
Generation
F22/F23 · 2013–2021
Market
Japan
Power
181 hp
Engine
N20B20B I4, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 205/50R17 Wheels 17x7 ET40 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/50R17 89VRim 17x7 ET40 5x12029 psi
225/40R18 92VRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x12029 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET40 5x12029 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x12029 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8 ET53 5x12029 psi
225/40R18 88YRim 18x8 ET52 5x12029 psi
225/35R19 88YRim 19x8 ET52 5x12029 psi

How to read 89V: 89 is the load index (up to 1,279 lb / 580 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

2 Series 220i (DBA-2F20) 181 hp · 2.0L B48B20A I4 225/45R17 91W 7 fitments
Generation
F22/F23 · 2013–2021
Market
Japan
Power
181 hp
Engine
2.0L B48B20A I4, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET43 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x12029 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x8 ET53 5x12029 psi
225/40R18 92VRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x12029 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET40 5x12029 psi
205/50R17 89VRim 17x7 ET40 5x12029 psi
225/40R18 88YRim 18x8 ET52 5x12029 psi
225/35R19 88YRim 19x8 ET52 5x12029 psi

How to read 91W: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

2 Series M235i (DBA-1J30) 322 hp · N55B30A I6 225/40R18 88Y 3 fitments
Generation
F22/F23 · 2013–2021
Market
Japan
Power
322 hp
Engine
N55B30A I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/40R18 Wheels 18x8 ET52 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/40R18 88YRim 18x8 ET52 5x12032 psi
225/40R18 92VRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x12032 psi
225/35R19 88YRim 19x8 ET52 5x12032 psi

How to read 88Y: 88 is the load index (up to 1,235 lb / 560 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET52 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

2 Series M240i (ABA-2G30G) +1 variant 335 hp · B58B30A I6 225/40R18 88Y 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: M240i (DBA-2G30)

Generation
F22/F23 · 2013–2021
Market
Japan
Power
335 hp
Engine
B58B30A I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/40R18 Wheels 18x8 ET52 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/40R18 88YRim 18x8 ET52 5x12035 psi
225/40R18 92VRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x12032 psi
225/35R19 88YRim 19x8 ET52 5x12032 psi

How to read 88Y: 88 is the load index (up to 1,235 lb / 560 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET52 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

4 trims
2 Series 228i 240 hp · 2.0L I4 225/45R17 91W / 245/40R17 91W 7 fitments
Generation
F22/F23 · 2013–2021
Market
USA
Power
240 hp
Engine
2.0L I4, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 Check price on Amazon · 245/40R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET43 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front225/45R17 91WRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x12032 psi
Rear245/40R17 91WRim 17x8 ET53 5x12036 psi
Front225/40R18 88YRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x12032 psi
Rear245/35R18 88YRim 18x8 ET52 5x12032 psi
Front225/40R18 88YRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x12032 psi
Rear245/35R18 92YRim 18x8 ET52 5x12033 psi
Front225/35R19 88YRim 19x7.5 ET45 5x12032 psi
Rear245/30R19 89YRim 19x8 ET52 5x12036 psi
205/50R17 89VRim 17x7 ET40 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91HRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x12032 psi
225/40R18 92VRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x12032 psi

How to read 91W: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

2 Series 228i xDrive 240 hp · 2.0L I4 225/45R17 91W / 245/40R17 91W 7 fitments
Generation
F22/F23 · 2013–2021
Market
USA
Power
240 hp
Engine
2.0L I4, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 Check price on Amazon · 245/40R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET43 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front225/45R17 91WRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x12032 psi
Rear245/40R17 91WRim 17x8 ET53 5x12036 psi
Front225/40R18 88YRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x12032 psi
Rear245/35R18 88YRim 18x8 ET52 5x12033 psi
Front225/40R18 88YRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x12032 psi
Rear245/35R18 92YRim 18x8 ET52 5x12033 psi
Front225/35R19 88YRim 19x7.5 ET45 5x12032 psi
Rear245/30R19 89YRim 19x8 ET52 5x12038 psi
205/50R17 89VRim 17x7 ET40 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91HRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x12032 psi
225/40R18 92VRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x12032 psi

How to read 91W: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

2 Series M235i 320 hp · 3.0L I6 225/40R18 88Y 6 fitments
Generation
F22/F23 · 2013–2021
Market
USA
Power
320 hp
Engine
3.0L I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/40R18 Wheels 18x8 ET52 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/40R18 88YRim 18x8 ET52 5x12032 psi
205/50R17 89HRim 17x7 ET40 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91HRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x12032 psi
225/40R18 92VRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x12032 psi
225/40R18 88YRim 18x8 ET52 5x12032 psi
225/35R19 88YRim 19x8 ET52 5x12036 psi

How to read 88Y: 88 is the load index (up to 1,235 lb / 560 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET52 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

2 Series M235i xDrive 320 hp · 3.0L I6 225/40R18 88Y 6 fitments
Generation
F22/F23 · 2013–2021
Market
USA
Power
320 hp
Engine
3.0L I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/40R18 Wheels 18x8 ET52 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/40R18 88YRim 18x8 ET52 5x12033 psi
205/50R17 89HRim 17x7 ET40 5x12032 psi
225/45R17 91HRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x12032 psi
225/40R18 92VRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x12033 psi
225/40R18 88YRim 18x8 ET52 5x12033 psi
225/35R19 88YRim 19x8 ET52 5x12038 psi

How to read 88Y: 88 is the load index (up to 1,235 lb / 560 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET52 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

What these columns mean
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Staggered
A wider tire on the rear axle than the front. Front-to-back rotation is not possible.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 2016
23
Generation
F22/F23 sold in 3 market versions
Other years
All years (2013–2026)

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