1979 BMW 5 Series tire and wheel sizes
Find out what wheels and tires fit the 1979 BMW 5 Series
Check the tables below to get all tire sizes, wheel sizes, bolt patterns (PCD), rims offset, and tire pressure.
The 1979 BMW 5 Series tire sizes are 175/80R14, 195/70R14.
The 1979 BMW 5 Series bolt pattern is 5x120. For more info check the size tables below.
Vehicle generations
I (E12) 1972 - 1981BMW 5 Series I (E12) 1972 - 1981
5 Series 528i5 Series 5185 Series 520/65 Series 520i5 Series 5255 Series 5255 Series 528i5 Series 528i1979 BMW 5 Series 528i
Generation: I (E12) 1972 - 1981
USA Market model
Power: 167 hp
Engine: 2.8L, M86, I6 , Petrol
Center Bore (DIA): 72.6 mm
PCD: 5x120
Thread Size: M12 x 1.5
| Tire size | Rim size and Bolt pattern | Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 195/70 R14 Check tires price |
14x5.5 ET22 5x120 Check rims price |
2 bar / 29 psi |
1979 BMW 5 Series 518
Generation: I (E12) 1972 - 1981
European Market model
Power: 89 hp
Engine: M10B18, I4 , Petrol
Center Bore (DIA): 72.6 mm
PCD: 5x120
Thread Size: M12 x 1.5
| Tire size | Rim size and Bolt pattern | Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 175/80 R14 87H Check tires price |
14x5.5 ET22 5x120 Check rims price |
2 bar / 29 psi |
1979 BMW 5 Series 520/6
Generation: I (E12) 1972 - 1981
European Market model
Power: 121 hp
Engine: M20B20, I6 , Petrol
Center Bore (DIA): 72.6 mm
PCD: 5x120
Thread Size: M12 x 1.5
| Tire size | Rim size and Bolt pattern | Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 175/80 R14 87H Check tires price |
14x5.5 ET22 5x120 Check rims price |
2 bar / 29 psi |
1979 BMW 5 Series 520i
Generation: I (E12) 1972 - 1981
European Market model
Power: 123 hp
Engine: M10B20, I4 , Petrol
Center Bore (DIA): 72.6 mm
PCD: 5x120
Thread Size: M12 x 1.5
| Tire size | Rim size and Bolt pattern | Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 175/80 R14 87H Check tires price |
14x5.5 ET22 5x120 Check rims price |
2 bar / 29 psi |
1979 BMW 5 Series 525
Generation: I (E12) 1972 - 1981
European Market model
Power: 143 hp
Engine: M30B25, I6 , Petrol
Center Bore (DIA): 72.6 mm
PCD: 5x120
Thread Size: M12 x 1.5
| Tire size | Rim size and Bolt pattern | Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 175/80 R14 87H Check tires price |
14x5.5 ET22 5x120 Check rims price |
2 bar / 29 psi |
1979 BMW 5 Series 525
Generation: I (E12) 1972 - 1981
European Market model
Power: 148 hp
Engine: M30B25, I6 , Petrol
Center Bore (DIA): 72.6 mm
PCD: 5x120
Thread Size: M12 x 1.5
| Tire size | Rim size and Bolt pattern | Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 175/80 R14 87H Check tires price |
14x5.5 ET22 5x120 Check rims price |
2 bar / 29 psi |
1979 BMW 5 Series 528i
Generation: I (E12) 1972 - 1981
European Market model
Power: 174 hp
Engine: M30B28, I6 , Petrol
Center Bore (DIA): 72.6 mm
PCD: 5x120
Thread Size: M12 x 1.5
| Tire size | Rim size and Bolt pattern | Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 175/80 R14 87H Check tires price |
14x5.5 ET22 5x120 Check rims price |
2 bar / 29 psi |
1979 BMW 5 Series 528i
Generation: I (E12) 1972 - 1981
European Market model
Power: 181 hp
Engine: M30B28, I6 , Petrol
Center Bore (DIA): 72.6 mm
PCD: 5x120
Thread Size: M12 x 1.5
| Tire size | Rim size and Bolt pattern | Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 175/80 R14 87H Check tires price |
14x5.5 ET22 5x120 Check rims price |
2 bar / 29 psi |
Other BMW 5 Series production years
200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120221972197319741975197619771978197919801981198219831984198519861987198819891990199119921993199419951996199719981999200020012002200320042005Additional info:
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