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2004 BMW 5 Series tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 2004 trim.

Tires for the 2004 BMW 5 Series

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

  1. 225/55R16 Best-rated standard on 16 trims · optional on 6 · Europe, USA, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16
  2. 225/50R17 Best-rated standard on 8 trims · optional on 10 · Europe, USA, Japan
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  3. 225/60R15 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · optional on 2 · Europe, USA
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Also listed: 235/45R17 + 255/40R17 245/40R18 245/45R17 245/35R19 235/45R17 205/65R15 205/60R16

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Trims sold in 2004
31
Generations
V (E60, E61)IV (E39) sold in 3 market versions

31 trims sold in 2004

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 20 trims

Europe

13 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 93WRim 16x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
205/60R16 92HRim 16x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
225/55R16 95HRim 16x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x7.5 ET20 5x12029 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x7.5 ET20 5x12029 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8 ET20 5x12029 psi
245/45R17 99VRim 17x8 ET20 5x12029 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8 ET20 5x12029 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x9 ET32 5x12029 psi
245/35R19 93WRim 19x9.5 ET32 5x12029 psi
245/35R19 93WRim 19x9.5 ET32 5x12029 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 525d 174 hp · 2.5L M57D25 I6 · Diesel 225/55R16 93W 10 fitments
Generation
E60/E61 · 2003–2007
Market
Europe
Power
174 hp
Engine
2.5L M57D25 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 93WRim 16x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
205/60R16 92HRim 16x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
225/55R16 95HRim 16x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x7.5 ET20 5x12029 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x7.5 ET20 5x12029 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8 ET20 5x12029 psi
245/45R17 99VRim 17x8 ET20 5x12029 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8 ET20 5x12029 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x9 ET32 5x12029 psi
245/35R19 93WRim 19x9.5 ET32 5x12029 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.

5 Series 525d Touring 174 hp · 2.5L M57D25 I6 · Diesel 225/55R16 95W 7 fitments
Generation
E60/E61 · 2003–2007
Market
Europe
Power
174 hp
Engine
2.5L M57D25 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 95WRim 16x7 ET20 5x12030 psi
225/55R16 95HRim 16x7 ET20 5x12030 psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x7.5 ET20 5x12030 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x7.5 ET20 5x12030 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8 ET20 5x12030 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8 ET20 5x12030 psi
245/35R19 93YRim 19x8.5 ET18 5x12030 psi

How to read 95W: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 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 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 93WRim 16x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
205/60R16 92HRim 16x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
225/55R16 95HRim 16x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x7.5 ET20 5x12032 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x7.5 ET20 5x12032 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8 ET20 5x12029 psi
245/45R17 99VRim 17x8 ET20 5x12029 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8 ET20 5x12032 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x9 ET32 5x12032 psi
245/35R19 93WRim 19x9.5 ET32 5x12032 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.

5 Series 525i Touring 189 hp · 2.5L M54B25 I6 225/55R16 95W 7 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 95WRim 16x7 ET20 5x12032 psi
225/55R16 95HRim 16x7 ET20 5x12032 psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x7.5 ET20 5x12030 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x7.5 ET20 5x12030 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8 ET20 5x12032 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8 ET20 5x12030 psi
245/35R19 93YRim 19x8.5 ET18 5x12030 psi

How to read 95W: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 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 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 93WRim 16x7 ET20 5x12032 psi
205/60R16 92HRim 16x7 ET20 5x12032 psi
225/55R16 95HRim 16x7 ET20 5x12032 psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x7.5 ET20 5x12035 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x7.5 ET20 5x12035 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8 ET20 5x12032 psi
245/45R17 99VRim 17x8 ET20 5x12032 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8 ET20 5x12035 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x9 ET32 5x12035 psi
245/35R19 93WRim 19x9.5 ET32 5x12035 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.

5 Series 530d Touring +1 variant 215 hp · 3.0L M57D30 I6 · Diesel 225/55R16 95W 7 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 530i Touring

Generation
E60/E61 · 2003–2007
Market
Europe
Power
215 hp
Engine
3.0L 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 95WRim 16x7 ET20 5x12035 psi
225/55R16 95HRim 16x7 ET20 5x12035 psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x7.5 ET20 5x12035 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x7.5 ET20 5x12035 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8 ET20 5x12035 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8 ET20 5x12035 psi
245/35R19 93YRim 19x8.5 ET18 5x12035 psi

How to read 95W: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 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 535d +1 variant 268 hp · 3.0L M57D30 I6 · Diesel 225/50R17 94W 7 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 545i

Generation
E60/E61 · 2003–2007
Market
Europe
Power
268 hp
Engine
3.0L M57D30 I6, Diesel
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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x7.5 ET20 5x12036 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x7.5 ET20 5x12036 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8 ET20 5x12033 psi
245/45R17 99VRim 17x8 ET20 5x12033 psi
245/40R18 93YRim 18x8 ET20 5x12032 psi
245/40R18 93YRim 18x9 ET32 5x12032 psi
245/35R19 93WRim 19x9.5 ET32 5x12036 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 535d Touring +1 variant 268 hp · 3.0L M57D30 I6 · Diesel 225/50R17 94W 5 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 545i Touring

Generation
E60/E61 · 2003–2007
Market
Europe
Power
268 hp
Engine
3.0L M57D30 I6, Diesel
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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x7.5 ET20 5x12035 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x7.5 ET20 5x12035 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8 ET20 5x12032 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8 ET20 5x12035 psi
245/35R19 93YRim 19x8.5 ET18 5x12035 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

4 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 93WRim 16x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8 ET20 5x12032 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.

5 Series 525i Touring (GH-NG25) 189 hp · 256S I6 225/50R17 94W 2 fitments
Generation
E60/E61 · 2003–2007
Market
Japan
Power
189 hp
Engine
256S 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x7.5 ET20 5x12030 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8 ET20 5x12030 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 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x7.5 ET20 5x12035 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8 ET20 5x12035 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 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/40R18 93YRim 18x8 ET20 5x12032 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.

USA

3 trims
5 Series 525i 184 hp · 2.5L M54B25 I6 225/55R16 95V 6 fitments
Generation
E60/E61 · 2003–2007
Market
USA
Power
184 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 95VRim 16x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
225/50R17 94VRim 17x7.5 ET20 5x12029 psi
225/55R16 95HRim 16x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x7.5 ET20 5x12029 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8 ET20 5x12029 psi
245/45R17 99VRim 17x8 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 530i 225 hp · 3.0L M54B30 I6 225/50R17 94V 3 fitments
Generation
E60/E61 · 2003–2007
Market
USA
Power
225 hp
Engine
3.0L 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 94VRim 17x7.5 ET20 5x12029 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x7.5 ET20 5x12029 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8 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 545i 325 hp · 4.4L N62B44 V8 225/50R17 94W 3 fitments
Generation
E60/E61 · 2003–2007
Market
USA
Power
325 hp
Engine
4.4L N62B44 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x7.5 ET20 5x12032 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x7.5 ET20 5x12032 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x9 ET32 5x12032 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.

BMW 5 Series IV (E39)

1995–2004 11 trims

Europe

7 trims
5 Series 520d Touring 134 hp · 2.0L M47D20 I4 · Diesel 235/45R17 94W / 255/40R17 94W 5 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front235/45R17 94WRim 17x8 ET20 5x12029 psi
Rear255/40R17 94WRim 17x9 ET26 5x12035 psi
225/60R15 94VRim 15x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
205/65R15 94VRim 15x6.5 ET18 5x12029 psi
225/55R16 95VRim 16x7 ET20 5x12029 psi
235/45R17 94VRim 17x8 ET20 5x12029 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 520i Touring +1 variant 168 hp · 2.2L M54B22 I6 225/60R15 94V 5 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 525d Touring

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
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 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
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 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 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 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 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

2 trims
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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 95VRim 16x7 ET20 5x12030 psi
235/45R17 94VRim 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 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 95ZRim 16x7 ET20 5x12035 psi
235/45R17 94YRim 17x8 ET20 5x12035 psi

USA

2 trims
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 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 Touring 290 hp · 4.4L M62B44 V8 235/45R17 94Y / 255/40R17 94Y 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front235/45R17 94YRim 17x8 ET20 5x12035 psi
Rear255/40R17 94YRim 17x9 ET26 5x12041 psi
225/55R16 95ZRim 16x7 ET20 5x12035 psi
235/45R17 94VRim 17x8 ET20 5x12035 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.

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 2004
31
Generations
V (E60, E61)IV (E39) sold in 3 market versions
Other years
All years (1972–2026)

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