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 - 1981

BMW 5 Series I (E12) 1972 - 1981

5 Series 528i5 Series 5185 Series 520/65 Series 520i5 Series 5255 Series 5255 Series 528i5 Series 528i

1979 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
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14x5.5 ET22 5x120
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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
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14x5.5 ET22 5x120
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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
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14x5.5 ET22 5x120
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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
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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

200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120221972197319741975197619771978197919801981198219831984198519861987198819891990199119921993199419951996199719981999200020012002200320042005

Additional info:

Cars with 5x120 bolt pattern


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