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1999 BMW 5 Series tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 1999 trim.

Tires for the 1999 BMW 5 Series

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

  1. 225/55R16 Best-rated standard on 12 trims · optional on 12 · Europe, Japan, USA
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  2. 225/60R15 Best-rated standard on 9 trims · optional on 9 · Europe, USA, Japan
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  3. 235/45R17 front + 255/40R17 rear Best-rated standard on 3 trims · USA, Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 235/45R17 front Check price on Amazon · 255/40R17 rear

Also listed: 205/65R15 235/45R17 235/40R18 235/40R18 + 265/35R18

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Trims sold in 1999
25
Generation
IV (E39) sold in 3 market versions

25 trims sold in 1999

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 IV (E39)

1995–2004 25 trims

Europe

15 trims
5 Series 520i 148 hp · 2.0L M52B20 I6 235/45R17 94Y / 255/40R17 94Y 7 fitments
Generation
E39 · 1995–2004
Market
Europe
Power
148 hp
Engine
2.0L M52B20 I6, Petrol
Center bore
74.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/45R17 Check price on Amazon · 255/40R17 Wheels 17x8 ET20 · 5x120 · 74.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front235/45R17 94YRim 17x8 ET20 5x12029 psi
Rear255/40R17 94YRim 17x9 ET26 5x12033 psi
Front235/40R18 98ZRim 18x8 ET20 5x12029 psi
Rear265/35R18 98ZRim 18x9 ET24 5x12030 psi
225/60R15 96VRim 15x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
205/65R15 94VRim 15x6.5 ET18 5x12029 psi
205/65R15 94VRim 15x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
225/55R16 95VRim 16x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
235/45R17 94VRim 17x8 ET20 5x12029 psi

How to read 94Y: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 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 520i Touring +2 variants 148 hp · 2.0L M52B20 I6 225/60R15 94V 5 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 523i Touring, 525tds Touring

Generation
E39 · 1995–2004
Market
Europe
Power
148 hp
Engine
2.0L M52B20 I6, Petrol
Center bore
74.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R15
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R15 94VRim 5x12029 psi
205/65R15 94VRim 15x6.5 ET18 5x12029 psi
225/55R16 95VRim 16x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
235/45R17 94VRim 17x8 ET20 5x12029 psi
235/45R17 94WRim 17x9 ET26 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).

5 Series 523i +1 variant 168 hp · 2.5L M52B25 I6 225/60R15 96V 7 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 525tds

Generation
E39 · 1995–2004
Market
Europe
Power
168 hp
Engine
2.5L M52B25 I6, Petrol
Center bore
74.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R15 Wheels 15x7 ET20 · 5x120 · 74.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R15 96VRim 15x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
205/65R15 94VRim 5x12029 psi
205/65R15 94VRim 15x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
225/55R16 95VRim 16x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
235/45R17 94VRim 17x8 ET20 5x12029 psi
235/45R17 94YRim 17x9 ET26 5x12036 psi
235/40R18 98ZRim 18x9 ET24 5x12029 psi

How to read 96V: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 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 525td 114 hp · 2.5L M51D25 I6 · Diesel 205/65R15 94V 7 fitments
Generation
E39 · 1995–2004
Market
Europe
Power
114 hp
Engine
2.5L M51D25 I6, Diesel
Center bore
74.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/65R15 Wheels 15x7 ET20 · 5x120 · 74.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/65R15 94VRim 15x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
225/60R15 96VRim 15x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
205/65R15 94VRim 5x12029 psi
225/55R16 95VRim 16x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
235/45R17 94VRim 17x8 ET20 5x12029 psi
235/45R17 94YRim 17x9 ET26 5x12036 psi
235/40R18 98ZRim 18x9 ET24 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 528i 190 hp · 2.8L M52B28 I6 225/55R16 95V 7 fitments
Generation
E39 · 1995–2004
Market
Europe
Power
190 hp
Engine
2.8L M52B28 I6, Petrol
Center bore
74.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET20 · 5x120 · 74.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 95VRim 16x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
205/65R15 94VRim 5x12029 psi
205/65R15 94VRim 15x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
225/60R15 96VRim 15x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
235/45R17 94VRim 17x8 ET20 5x12029 psi
235/45R17 94YRim 17x9 ET26 5x12036 psi
235/40R18 98ZRim 18x9 ET24 5x12029 psi

How to read 95V: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 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 528i Touring 190 hp · 2.8L M52B28 I6 225/60R15 94V 5 fitments
Generation
E39 · 1995–2004
Market
Europe
Power
190 hp
Engine
2.8L M52B28 I6, Petrol
Center bore
74.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R15
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R15 94VRim 5x12030 psi
205/65R15 94VRim 15x6.5 ET18 5x12030 psi
225/55R16 95VRim 16x7 ET20 5x12030 psi
235/45R17 94VRim 17x8 ET20 5x12033 psi
235/45R17 94WRim 17x9 ET26 5x12033 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).

5 Series 530d 181 hp · 2.9L M57D30 I6 · Diesel 225/60R15 96V 4 fitments
Generation
E39 · 1995–2004
Market
Europe
Power
181 hp
Engine
2.9L M57D30 I6, Diesel
Center bore
74.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R15 Wheels 15x7 ET20 · 5x120 · 74.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R15 96VRim 15x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
225/55R16 94VRim 5x12029 psi
235/45R17 94VRim 17x8 ET20 5x12029 psi
235/45R17 94WRim 17x9 ET26 5x12035 psi

How to read 96V: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 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 530d Touring 181 hp · 2.9L M57D30 I6 · Diesel 225/55R16 95Z 3 fitments
Generation
E39 · 1995–2004
Market
Europe
Power
181 hp
Engine
2.9L M57D30 I6, Diesel
Center bore
74.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 95ZRim 5x12030 psi
235/45R17 94VRim 17x8 ET20 5x12033 psi
235/45R17 94YRim 17x9 ET26 5x12033 psi
5 Series 535i +2 variants 232 hp · 3.5L M62B35 V8 225/55R16 94V 5 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 540i

Generation
E39 · 1995–2004
Market
Europe
Power
232 hp
Engine
3.5L M62B35 V8, Petrol
Center bore
74.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 94VRim 5x12029 psi
225/60R15 96VRim 15x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
235/45R17 94VRim 17x8 ET20 5x12029 psi
235/45R17 94WRim 17x9 ET26 5x12035 psi
235/40R18 98ZRim 18x9 ET24 5x12036 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).

5 Series 540i Touring 282 hp · 4.4L M62B44 V8 225/55R16 95Z 3 fitments
Generation
E39 · 1995–2004
Market
Europe
Power
282 hp
Engine
4.4L M62B44 V8, Petrol
Center bore
74.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 95ZRim 5x12035 psi
235/45R17 94VRim 17x8 ET20 5x12035 psi
235/45R17 94YRim 17x9 ET26 5x12035 psi

Japan

6 trims
5 Series 525i (GF-DM25) 168 hp · 256S I6 225/60R15 96V 2 fitments
Generation
E39 · 1995–2004
Market
Japan
Power
168 hp
Engine
256S I6, Petrol
Center bore
74.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R15 Wheels 15x7 ET20 · 5x120 · 74.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R15 96VRim 15x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
235/45R17 94WRim 17x9 ET26 5x12029 psi

How to read 96V: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 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 528i (E-DD28) 190 hp · 286S I6 225/55R16 95V 1 fitment
Generation
E39 · 1995–2004
Market
Japan
Power
190 hp
Engine
286S I6, Petrol
Center bore
74.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET20 · 5x120 · 74.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 95VRim 16x7 ET20 5x12029 psi

How to read 95V: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 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 528i (GF-DM28) 190 hp · 286S I6 225/55R16 95V 3 fitments
Generation
E39 · 1995–2004
Market
Japan
Power
190 hp
Engine
286S I6, Petrol
Center bore
74.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET20 · 5x120 · 74.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 95VRim 16x7 ET20 5x12030 psi
235/45R17 94WRim 17x9 ET26 5x12033 psi
235/45R17 94WRim 17x8 ET20 5x12033 psi

How to read 95V: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 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 528i Touring (E-DD28A) 190 hp · 286S I6 225/60R15 94V 2 fitments
Generation
E39 · 1995–2004
Market
Japan
Power
190 hp
Engine
286S I6, Petrol
Center bore
74.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R15 Wheels 15x7 ET20 · 5x120 · 74.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R15 94VRim 15x7 ET20 5x12030 psi
225/55R16 95VRim 16x7 ET20 5x12030 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 528i Touring (GF-DP28) 190 hp · 286S I6 225/55R16 95V 1 fitment
Generation
E39 · 1995–2004
Market
Japan
Power
190 hp
Engine
286S I6, Petrol
Center bore
74.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET20 · 5x120 · 74.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 95VRim 16x7 ET20 5x12030 psi

How to read 95V: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 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 540i (GF-DN44) 282 hp · 448S V8 225/55R16 94V 2 fitments
Generation
E39 · 1995–2004
Market
Japan
Power
282 hp
Engine
448S V8, Petrol
Center bore
74.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET20 · 5x120 · 74.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 94VRim 16x7 ET20 5x12033 psi
235/45R17 94WRim 17x9 ET26 5x12036 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

4 trims
5 Series 528i 190 hp · 2.8L M52B28TU I6 235/45R17 94Y / 255/40R17 94Y 7 fitments
Generation
E39 · 1995–2004
Market
USA
Power
190 hp
Engine
2.8L M52B28TU I6, Petrol
Center bore
74.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/45R17 Check price on Amazon · 255/40R17 Wheels 17x8 ET20 · 5x120 · 74.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front235/45R17 94YRim 17x8 ET20 5x12029 psi
Rear255/40R17 94YRim 17x9 ET26 5x12033 psi
Front235/40R18 98ZRim 18x8 ET20 5x12029 psi
Rear265/35R18 98ZRim 18x9 ET24 5x12030 psi
225/55R16 95VRim 16x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
205/65R15 94VRim 15x6.5 ET18 5x12029 psi
205/65R15 94VRim 15x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
225/60R15 96VRim 15x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
235/45R17 94VRim 17x8 ET20 5x12029 psi

How to read 94Y: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET20 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series 528i Touring 190 hp · 2.8L M52B28 I6 235/45R17 94W / 255/40R17 94W 5 fitments
Generation
E39 · 1995–2004
Market
USA
Power
190 hp
Engine
2.8L M52B28 I6, Petrol
Center bore
74.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/45R17 Check price on Amazon · 255/40R17 Wheels 17x8 ET20 · 5x120 · 74.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front235/45R17 94WRim 17x8 ET20 5x12030 psi
Rear255/40R17 94WRim 17x9 ET26 5x12036 psi
225/60R15 94VRim 15x7 ET20 5x12030 psi
205/65R15 94VRim 15x6.5 ET18 5x12030 psi
225/55R16 95VRim 16x7 ET20 5x12030 psi
235/45R17 94VRim 17x8 ET20 5x12033 psi

How to read 94W: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET20 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series 540i 282 hp · 4.4L M62B44 V8 225/55R16 94V 5 fitments
Generation
E39 · 1995–2004
Market
USA
Power
282 hp
Engine
4.4L M62B44 V8, Petrol
Center bore
74.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 94VRim 5x12029 psi
225/60R15 96VRim 15x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
235/45R17 94VRim 17x8 ET20 5x12029 psi
235/45R17 94WRim 17x9 ET26 5x12035 psi
235/40R18 98ZRim 18x9 ET24 5x12036 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).

5 Series 540i Touring 282 hp · 4.4L M62B44 V8 225/55R16 95Z 3 fitments
Generation
E39 · 1995–2004
Market
USA
Power
282 hp
Engine
4.4L M62B44 V8, Petrol
Center bore
74.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 95ZRim 5x12035 psi
235/45R17 94VRim 17x8 ET20 5x12035 psi
235/45R17 94YRim 17x9 ET26 5x12035 psi
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 1999
25
Generation
IV (E39) sold in 3 market versions
Other years
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