1986 BMW 5 Series tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 1986 trim.

Tires for the 1986 BMW 5 Series

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

  1. 195/70R14 Best-rated standard on 12 trims · Europe, USA
  2. 225/50R16 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · USA, Europe
  3. 175xR14 optional on 7 trims · Europe

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Trims sold in 1986
14
Generation
II (E28) sold in 2 market versions

14 trims sold in 1986

Sold in 2 market versions. 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 5 Series II (E28)

1981–1988 14 trims

Europe

10 trims
5 Series 518i +6 variants 103 hp · M10B18 I4 195/70R14 91H 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 520i, 524d, 524td, 525e, 525i, 528i

Generation
E28 · 1981–1988
Market
Europe
Power
103 hp
Engine
M10B18 I4, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/70R14 91HRim 14x6 ET22 5x12029 psi
175x R14 92HRim 14x6 ET22 5x12029 psi
195/70R14 91VRim 14x6.5 ET22 5x12029 psi

How to read 91H: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET22 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

5 Series 535i +1 variant 181 hp · M30B34 I6 195/70R14 91V 2 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: M535i

Generation
E28 · 1981–1988
Market
Europe
Power
181 hp
Engine
M30B34 I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/70R14 91VRim 14x6.5 ET22 5x12029 psi
195/70R14 91HRim 14x6 ET22 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). ET22 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series M5 282 hp · M88/3 I6 225/50R16 92V 1 fitment
Generation
E28 · 1981–1988
Market
Europe
Power
282 hp
Engine
M88/3 I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R16 92VRim 16x7.5 ET20 5x12032 psi

How to read 92V: 92 is the load index (up to 1,389 lb / 630 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET20 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

4 trims
5 Series 528e 121 hp · 2.7L M20B27 I6 195/70R14 91H 1 fitment
Generation
E28 · 1981–1988
Market
USA
Power
121 hp
Engine
2.7L M20B27 I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/70R14 91HRim 14x6 ET22 5x12029 psi

How to read 91H: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET22 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series 535i +1 variant 180 hp · 3.5L M30B34 I6 195/70R14 91V 2 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 535is

Generation
E28 · 1981–1988
Market
USA
Power
180 hp
Engine
3.5L M30B34 I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/70R14 91VRim 14x6.5 ET22 5x12029 psi
195/70R14 91HRim 14x6 ET22 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). ET22 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series M5 256 hp · 3.5L S38B35 I6 225/50R16 92V 1 fitment
Generation
E28 · 1981–1988
Market
USA
Power
256 hp
Engine
3.5L S38B35 I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R16 92VRim 16x7.5 ET20 5x12032 psi

How to read 92V: 92 is the load index (up to 1,389 lb / 630 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET20 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.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 1986
14
Generation
II (E28) sold in 2 market versions
Other years
All years (1972–2026)

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