2003 BMW 5 Series tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 2003 trim.

Tires for the 2003 BMW 5 Series

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

225/55R16 Best-rated standard on 19 trims · optional on 10 · Europe, Japan, USA

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225/60R15 Best-rated standard on 5 trims · optional on 11 · Europe, USA

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235/45R17 front + 255/40R17 rear Best-rated standard on 3 trims · USA, Europe

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Also listed: 205/65R15 225/50R17 235/45R17 245/40R18 235/40R18 245/45R17 245/35R19 205/60R16 235/40R18 + 265/35R18

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Trims sold in 2003: 33
Generations: V (E60, E61)IV (E39) sold in 3 market versions
Other years: 1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
All years (1972–2026)

33 trims sold in 2003

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 V (E60, E61)

2003–2007 8 trims

Europe

5 trims

5 Series 520i 168 hp · 2.2L M54B22 I6 225/55R16 93W 11 fitments

Generation: E60/E61 · 2003–2007
Market: Europe
Power: 168 hp
Engine: 2.2L M54B22 I6, Petrol
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET20 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/55R16 93W	Rim 16x7 ET20 5x120	29 psi
205/60R16 92H	Rim 16x7 ET20 5x120	29 psi
225/55R16 95H	Rim 16x7 ET20 5x120	29 psi
225/50R17 94W	Rim 17x7.5 ET20 5x120	29 psi
225/50R17 94H	Rim 17x7.5 ET20 5x120	29 psi
245/45R17 95W	Rim 17x8 ET20 5x120	29 psi
245/45R17 99V	Rim 17x8 ET20 5x120	29 psi
245/40R18 93W	Rim 18x8 ET20 5x120	29 psi
245/40R18 93W	Rim 18x9 ET32 5x120	29 psi
245/35R19 93W	Rim 19x9.5 ET32 5x120	29 psi
245/35R19 93W	Rim 19x9.5 ET32 5x120	29 psi

How to read 93W: 93 is the load index (up to 1,433 lb / 650 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. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

5 Series 525i 189 hp · 2.5L M54B25 I6 225/55R16 93W 10 fitments

Generation: E60/E61 · 2003–2007
Market: Europe
Power: 189 hp
Engine: 2.5L M54B25 I6, Petrol
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET20 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/55R16 93W	Rim 16x7 ET20 5x120	29 psi
205/60R16 92H	Rim 16x7 ET20 5x120	29 psi
225/55R16 95H	Rim 16x7 ET20 5x120	29 psi
225/50R17 94W	Rim 17x7.5 ET20 5x120	32 psi
225/50R17 94H	Rim 17x7.5 ET20 5x120	32 psi
245/45R17 95W	Rim 17x8 ET20 5x120	29 psi
245/45R17 99V	Rim 17x8 ET20 5x120	29 psi
245/40R18 93W	Rim 18x8 ET20 5x120	32 psi
245/40R18 93W	Rim 18x9 ET32 5x120	32 psi
245/35R19 93W	Rim 19x9.5 ET32 5x120	32 psi

5 Series 530d +1 variant 215 hp · M57D30 I6 · Diesel 225/55R16 93W 10 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 530i

Generation: E60/E61 · 2003–2007
Market: Europe
Power: 215 hp
Engine: M57D30 I6, Diesel
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET20 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/55R16 93W	Rim 16x7 ET20 5x120	32 psi
205/60R16 92H	Rim 16x7 ET20 5x120	32 psi
225/55R16 95H	Rim 16x7 ET20 5x120	32 psi
225/50R17 94W	Rim 17x7.5 ET20 5x120	35 psi
225/50R17 94H	Rim 17x7.5 ET20 5x120	35 psi
245/45R17 95W	Rim 17x8 ET20 5x120	32 psi
245/45R17 99V	Rim 17x8 ET20 5x120	32 psi
245/40R18 93W	Rim 18x8 ET20 5x120	35 psi
245/40R18 93W	Rim 18x9 ET32 5x120	35 psi
245/35R19 93W	Rim 19x9.5 ET32 5x120	35 psi

5 Series 545i 329 hp · 4.4L N62B44A V8 225/50R17 94W 7 fitments

Generation: E60/E61 · 2003–2007
Market: Europe
Power: 329 hp
Engine: 4.4L N62B44A V8, Petrol
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 225/50R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET20 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/50R17 94W	Rim 17x7.5 ET20 5x120	36 psi
225/50R17 94H	Rim 17x7.5 ET20 5x120	36 psi
245/45R17 95W	Rim 17x8 ET20 5x120	33 psi
245/45R17 99V	Rim 17x8 ET20 5x120	33 psi
245/40R18 93Y	Rim 18x8 ET20 5x120	32 psi
245/40R18 93Y	Rim 18x9 ET32 5x120	32 psi
245/35R19 93W	Rim 19x9.5 ET32 5x120	36 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.

Japan

3 trims

5 Series 525i (GH-NA25) 189 hp · M54B25 I6 225/55R16 93W 2 fitments

Generation: E60/E61 · 2003–2007
Market: Japan
Power: 189 hp
Engine: M54B25 I6, Petrol
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET20 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/55R16 93W	Rim 16x7 ET20 5x120	29 psi
245/40R18 93W	Rim 18x8 ET20 5x120	32 psi

5 Series 530i (GH-NA30) 228 hp · M54B30 I6 225/50R17 94W 2 fitments

Generation: E60/E61 · 2003–2007
Market: Japan
Power: 228 hp
Engine: M54B30 I6, Petrol
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 225/50R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET20 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/50R17 94W	Rim 17x7.5 ET20 5x120	35 psi
245/40R18 93W	Rim 18x8 ET20 5x120	35 psi

5 Series 545i (GH-NB44) 329 hp · N62B44A V8 245/40R18 93Y 1 fitment

Generation: E60/E61 · 2003–2007
Market: Japan
Power: 329 hp
Engine: N62B44A V8, Petrol
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 245/40R18 Wheels 18x8 ET20 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
245/40R18 93Y	Rim 18x8 ET20 5x120	32 psi

How to read 93Y: 93 is the load index (up to 1,433 lb / 650 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.

BMW 5 Series IV (E39)

1995–2004 25 trims

Europe

15 trims

5 Series 520d 134 hp · 2.0L M47D20 I4 · Diesel 235/45R17 94Y / 255/40R17 94Y 7 fitments

Generation: E39 · 1995–2004
Market: Europe
Power: 134 hp
Engine: 2.0L M47D20 I4, Diesel
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 size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
Front235/45R17 94Y	Rim 17x8 ET20 5x120	29 psi
Rear255/40R17 94Y	Rim 17x9 ET26 5x120	30 psi
Front235/40R18 98Z	Rim 18x8 ET20 5x120	29 psi
Rear265/35R18 98Z	Rim 18x9 ET24 5x120	33 psi
205/65R15 94V	Rim 15x6.5 ET18 5x120	29 psi
205/65R15 94V	Rim 15x7 ET20 5x120	29 psi
225/60R15 96V	Rim 15x7 ET20 5x120	29 psi
225/55R16 95V	Rim 16x7 ET20 5x120	29 psi
235/45R17 94V	Rim 17x8 ET20 5x120	29 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 520d Touring +2 variants 134 hp · 2.0L M47D20 I4 · Diesel 225/60R15 94V 5 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 520i Touring, 525d Touring

Generation: E39 · 1995–2004
Market: Europe
Power: 134 hp
Engine: 2.0L M47D20 I4, Diesel
Center bore: 74.1 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 225/60R15

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/60R15 94V	Rim 5x120	29 psi
205/65R15 94V	Rim 15x6.5 ET18 5x120	29 psi
225/55R16 95V	Rim 16x7 ET20 5x120	29 psi
235/45R17 94V	Rim 17x8 ET20 5x120	29 psi
235/45R17 94W	Rim 17x9 ET26 5x120	29 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 520i +1 variant 168 hp · 2.2L M54B22 I6 205/65R15 94V 7 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 525d

Generation: E39 · 1995–2004
Market: Europe
Power: 168 hp
Engine: 2.2L M54B22 I6, Petrol
Center bore: 74.1 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

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Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/65R15 94V	Rim 5x120	29 psi
205/65R15 94V	Rim 15x7 ET20 5x120	29 psi
225/60R15 96V	Rim 15x7 ET20 5x120	29 psi
225/55R16 95V	Rim 16x7 ET20 5x120	29 psi
235/45R17 94V	Rim 17x8 ET20 5x120	29 psi
235/45R17 94Y	Rim 17x9 ET26 5x120	36 psi
235/40R18 98Z	Rim 18x9 ET24 5x120	29 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 525i 189 hp · 2.5L M54B25 I6 225/60R15 96V 7 fitments

Generation: E39 · 1995–2004
Market: Europe
Power: 189 hp
Engine: 2.5L M54B25 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 size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/60R15 96V	Rim 15x7 ET20 5x120	29 psi
205/65R15 94V	Rim 5x120	29 psi
205/65R15 94V	Rim 15x7 ET20 5x120	29 psi
225/55R16 95V	Rim 16x7 ET20 5x120	29 psi
235/45R17 94V	Rim 17x8 ET20 5x120	29 psi
235/45R17 94Y	Rim 17x9 ET26 5x120	36 psi
235/40R18 98Z	Rim 18x9 ET24 5x120	29 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 525i Touring 189 hp · 2.5L M54B25 I6 225/60R15 94V 5 fitments

Generation: E39 · 1995–2004
Market: Europe
Power: 189 hp
Engine: 2.5L M54B25 I6, Petrol
Center bore: 74.1 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

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Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/60R15 94V	Rim 5x120	30 psi
205/65R15 94V	Rim 15x6.5 ET18 5x120	30 psi
225/55R16 95V	Rim 16x7 ET20 5x120	30 psi
235/45R17 94V	Rim 17x8 ET20 5x120	33 psi
235/45R17 94W	Rim 17x9 ET26 5x120	33 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 190 hp · 2.9L M57D30 I6 · Diesel 225/55R16 94V 5 fitments

Generation: E39 · 1995–2004
Market: Europe
Power: 190 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 size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/55R16 94V	Rim 5x120	29 psi
225/60R15 96V	Rim 15x7 ET20 5x120	29 psi
235/45R17 94V	Rim 17x8 ET20 5x120	29 psi
235/45R17 94W	Rim 17x9 ET26 5x120	35 psi
235/40R18 98Z	Rim 18x9 ET24 5x120	33 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 Touring 190 hp · 2.9L M57D30 I6 · Diesel 225/55R16 95Z 3 fitments

Generation: E39 · 1995–2004
Market: Europe
Power: 190 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 size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/55R16 95Z	Rim 5x120	30 psi
235/45R17 94V	Rim 17x8 ET20 5x120	33 psi
235/45R17 94Y	Rim 17x9 ET26 5x120	33 psi

5 Series 530i 228 hp · 3.0L M54B30 I6 225/55R16 94V 5 fitments

Generation: E39 · 1995–2004
Market: Europe
Power: 228 hp
Engine: 3.0L M54B30 I6, Petrol
Center bore: 74.1 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/55R16 94V	Rim 5x120	29 psi
235/45R17 94W	Rim 17x9 ET26 5x120	35 psi
225/60R15 96V	Rim 15x7 ET20 5x120	29 psi
235/45R17 94V	Rim 17x8 ET20 5x120	29 psi
235/40R18 98Z	Rim 18x9 ET24 5x120	33 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 530i Touring +1 variant 228 hp · 3.0L M54B30 I6 225/55R16 95Z 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 540i Touring

Generation: E39 · 1995–2004
Market: Europe
Power: 228 hp
Engine: 3.0L M54B30 I6, Petrol
Center bore: 74.1 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/55R16 95Z	Rim 5x120	35 psi
235/45R17 94V	Rim 17x8 ET20 5x120	35 psi
235/45R17 94Y	Rim 17x9 ET26 5x120	35 psi

5 Series 535i +1 variant 241 hp · 3.5L M62B35 V8 225/55R16 94V 5 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 540i

Generation: E39 · 1995–2004
Market: Europe
Power: 241 hp
Engine: 3.5L M62B35 V8, Petrol
Center bore: 74.1 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

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Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/55R16 94V	Rim 5x120	29 psi
225/60R15 96V	Rim 15x7 ET20 5x120	29 psi
235/45R17 94V	Rim 17x8 ET20 5x120	29 psi
235/45R17 94W	Rim 17x9 ET26 5x120	35 psi
235/40R18 98Z	Rim 18x9 ET24 5x120	36 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).

Japan

5 trims

5 Series 525i (GH-DT25) 189 hp · 256S I6 225/55R16 95V 4 fitments

Generation: E39 · 1995–2004
Market: Japan
Power: 189 hp
Engine: 256S 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 size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/55R16 95V	Rim 16x7 ET20 5x120	29 psi
235/45R17 94W	Rim 17x9 ET26 5x120	32 psi
235/45R17 94W	Rim 17x8 ET20 5x120	32 psi
235/40R18 98Z	Rim 18x9 ET24 5x120	32 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 525i Touring (GH-DS25) 189 hp · 256S I6 225/55R16 95V 2 fitments

Generation: E39 · 1995–2004
Market: Japan
Power: 189 hp
Engine: 256S 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 size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/55R16 95V	Rim 16x7 ET20 5x120	30 psi
235/45R17 94V	Rim 17x8 ET20 5x120	33 psi

5 Series 525i Touring (GH-DS25A) 189 hp · 256S I6 235/45R17 94V 1 fitment

Generation: E39 · 1995–2004
Market: Japan
Power: 189 hp
Engine: 256S I6, Petrol
Center bore: 74.1 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 235/45R17 Wheels 17x8 ET20 · 5x120 · 74.1 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
235/45R17 94V	Rim 17x8 ET20 5x120	33 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 530i (GH-DT30) 228 hp · 306S I6 225/55R16 95Z 3 fitments

Generation: E39 · 1995–2004
Market: Japan
Power: 228 hp
Engine: 306S 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 size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/55R16 95Z	Rim 16x7 ET20 5x120	30 psi
235/45R17 94W	Rim 17x9 ET26 5x120	33 psi
235/45R17 94W	Rim 17x8 ET20 5x120	33 psi

5 Series 530i Touring (GH-DS30) 228 hp · 306S I6 225/55R16 95Z 2 fitments

Generation: E39 · 1995–2004
Market: Japan
Power: 228 hp
Engine: 306S 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 size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/55R16 95Z	Rim 16x7 ET20 5x120	35 psi
235/45R17 94Y	Rim 17x8 ET20 5x120	35 psi

USA

5 trims

5 Series 525i 184 hp · 2.5L M54B25 I6 235/45R17 94Y / 255/40R17 94Y 7 fitments

Generation: E39 · 1995–2004
Market: USA
Power: 184 hp
Engine: 2.5L M54B25 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 size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
Front235/45R17 94Y	Rim 17x8 ET20 5x120	29 psi
Rear255/40R17 94Y	Rim 17x9 ET26 5x120	33 psi
Front235/40R18 98Z	Rim 18x8 ET20 5x120	29 psi
Rear265/35R18 98Z	Rim 18x9 ET24 5x120	30 psi
225/60R15 96V	Rim 15x7 ET20 5x120	29 psi
205/65R15 94V	Rim 15x6.5 ET18 5x120	29 psi
205/65R15 94V	Rim 15x7 ET20 5x120	29 psi
225/55R16 95V	Rim 16x7 ET20 5x120	29 psi
235/45R17 94V	Rim 17x8 ET20 5x120	29 psi

5 Series 525i Touring 184 hp · 2.5L M54B25 I6 235/45R17 94W / 255/40R17 94W 5 fitments

Generation: E39 · 1995–2004
Market: USA
Power: 184 hp
Engine: 2.5L M54B25 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 size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
Front235/45R17 94W	Rim 17x8 ET20 5x120	30 psi
Rear255/40R17 94W	Rim 17x9 ET26 5x120	36 psi
225/60R15 94V	Rim 15x7 ET20 5x120	30 psi
205/65R15 94V	Rim 15x6.5 ET18 5x120	30 psi
225/55R16 95V	Rim 16x7 ET20 5x120	30 psi
235/45R17 94V	Rim 17x8 ET20 5x120	33 psi

5 Series 530i 225 hp · 3.0L M54B30 I6 225/55R16 94V 5 fitments

Generation: E39 · 1995–2004
Market: USA
Power: 225 hp
Engine: 3.0L M54B30 I6, Petrol
Center bore: 74.1 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/55R16 94V	Rim 5x120	29 psi
225/60R15 96V	Rim 15x7 ET20 5x120	29 psi
235/45R17 94V	Rim 17x8 ET20 5x120	29 psi
235/45R17 94W	Rim 17x9 ET26 5x120	35 psi
235/40R18 98Z	Rim 18x9 ET24 5x120	33 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 290 hp · 4.4L M62B44 V8 225/55R16 94V 5 fitments

Generation: E39 · 1995–2004
Market: USA
Power: 290 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 size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/55R16 94V	Rim 5x120	29 psi
225/60R15 96V	Rim 15x7 ET20 5x120	29 psi
235/45R17 94V	Rim 17x8 ET20 5x120	29 psi
235/45R17 94W	Rim 17x9 ET26 5x120	35 psi
235/40R18 98Z	Rim 18x9 ET24 5x120	36 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 290 hp · 4.4L M62B44 V8 225/55R16 95Z 3 fitments

Generation: E39 · 1995–2004
Market: USA
Power: 290 hp
Engine: 4.4L M62B44 V8, Petrol
Center bore: 74.1 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

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Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/55R16 95Z	Rim 5x120	35 psi
235/45R17 94V	Rim 17x8 ET20 5x120	35 psi
235/45R17 94Y	Rim 17x9 ET26 5x120	35 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.