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1990 BMW 5 Series tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 1990 trim.

Tires for the 1990 BMW 5 Series

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

  1. 205/65R15 Best-rated standard on 12 trims · Europe, USA, Japan
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  2. 225/60R15 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 11 · Europe, USA, Japan
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  3. 195/65R15 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 10 · Europe, USA, Japan
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Also listed: 235/45R17 245/40R18

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Trims sold in 1990
15
Generation
III (E34) sold in 3 market versions

15 trims sold in 1990

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 5 Series III (E34)

1988–1997 15 trims

Europe

9 trims
5 Series 518i +5 variants 111 hp · M40B18 I4 205/65R15 94V 4 fitments

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

Generation
E34 · 1988–1997
Market
Europe
Power
111 hp
Engine
M40B18 I4, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/65R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET20 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/65R15 94VRim 15x6.5 ET20 5x12029 psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6.5 ET20 5x12029 psi
205/65R15 91VRim 15x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
225/60R15 94VRim 15x7 ET20 5x12029 psi

How to read 94V: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 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. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

5 Series 530i +1 variant 185 hp · M30B30 I6 205/65R15 91V 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 535i

Generation
E34 · 1988–1997
Market
Europe
Power
185 hp
Engine
M30B30 I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/65R15 Wheels 15x7 ET20 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/65R15 91VRim 15x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6.5 ET20 5x12029 psi
205/65R15 94VRim 15x6.5 ET20 5x12029 psi
225/60R15 94VRim 15x7 ET20 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). ET20 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series M5 311 hp · S38B36 I6 235/45R17 93Z 2 fitments
Generation
E34 · 1988–1997
Market
Europe
Power
311 hp
Engine
S38B36 I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/45R17 Wheels 17x9 ET22 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/45R17 93ZRim 17x9 ET22 5x12039 psi
245/40R18 93ZRim 18x9 ET22 5x12039 psi

Japan

4 trims
5 Series 520i (E-HB20) 148 hp · 206S I6 195/65R15 91V 1 fitment
Generation
E34 · 1988–1997
Market
Japan
Power
148 hp
Engine
206S I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET20 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 91VRim 15x6 ET20 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). ET20 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series 525i (E-H25) 168 hp · I6 205/65R15 91V 1 fitment
Generation
E34 · 1988–1997
Market
Japan
Power
168 hp
Engine
I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/65R15 Wheels 15x7 ET20 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/65R15 91VRim 15x7 ET20 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). ET20 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series 525i (E-HD25) 189 hp · 256S2 I6 205/65R15 91V 2 fitments
Generation
E34 · 1988–1997
Market
Japan
Power
189 hp
Engine
256S2 I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/65R15 Wheels 15x7 ET20 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/65R15 91VRim 15x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
225/60R15 94VRim 15x7 ET20 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). ET20 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series 535i (E-H35) 208 hp · I6 225/60R15 94V 1 fitment
Generation
E34 · 1988–1997
Market
Japan
Power
208 hp
Engine
I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R15 Wheels 15x7 ET20 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R15 94VRim 15x7 ET20 5x12029 psi

How to read 94V: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 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

2 trims
5 Series 525i 168 hp · 2.5L M20B25 I6 205/65R15 94V 4 fitments
Generation
E34 · 1988–1997
Market
USA
Power
168 hp
Engine
2.5L M20B25 I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/65R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET20 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/65R15 94VRim 15x6.5 ET20 5x12029 psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6.5 ET20 5x12029 psi
205/65R15 91VRim 15x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
225/60R15 94VRim 15x7 ET20 5x12029 psi

How to read 94V: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 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.

5 Series 535i 208 hp · 3.5L M30B35 I6 205/65R15 91V 4 fitments
Generation
E34 · 1988–1997
Market
USA
Power
208 hp
Engine
3.5L M30B35 I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/65R15 Wheels 15x7 ET20 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/65R15 91VRim 15x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6.5 ET20 5x12029 psi
205/65R15 94VRim 15x6.5 ET20 5x12029 psi
225/60R15 94VRim 15x7 ET20 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). 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 1990
15
Generation
III (E34) sold in 3 market versions
Other years
All years (1972–2026)

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