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2008 BMW 5 Series tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 2008 trim.

Tires for the 2008 BMW 5 Series

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

  1. 225/50R17 Best-rated standard on 36 trims · optional on 12 · Europe, USA, Japan
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  2. 225/55R16 Best-rated standard on 11 trims · optional on 3 · Europe
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  3. 245/40R18 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · optional on 47 · Europe, Japan, USA
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Also listed: 245/40R18 + 275/35R18 245/45R17 245/35R19 205/60R16 245/35R19 + 275/30R19

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Trims sold in 2008
51
Generation
V (E60, E61) sold in 3 market versions

51 trims sold in 2008

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)

2007–2010 51 trims

Europe

37 trims
5 Series 520d 161 hp · N47D20 I4 · Diesel 245/40R18 93W / 275/35R18 95W 10 fitments
Generation
E60/E61 Facelift · 2007–2010
Market
Europe
Power
161 hp
Engine
N47D20 I4, Diesel
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/40R18 Check price on Amazon · 275/35R18 Wheels 18x8 ET20 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front245/40R18 93WRim 18x8 ET20 5x12029 psi
Rear275/35R18 95WRim 18x9 ET32 5x12035 psi
Front245/35R19 93WRim 19x8.5 ET18 5x12029 psi
Rear275/30R19 96WRim 19x9.5 ET32 5x12035 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

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 520d +1 variant 174 hp · 2.0L N47D20 I4 · Diesel 225/55R16 93W 10 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 520i

Generation
E60/E61 Facelift · 2007–2010
Market
Europe
Power
174 hp
Engine
2.0L N47D20 I4, 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 520d Touring +2 variants 174 hp · 2.0L N47D20 I4 · Diesel 225/55R16 95W 8 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 520i Touring

Generation
E60/E61 Facelift · 2007–2010
Market
Europe
Power
174 hp
Engine
2.0L N47D20 I4, 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 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
245/35R19 93YRim 19x8.5 ET18 5x12029 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 523i 188 hp · 2.5L N53B25 I6 225/55R16 93W 10 fitments
Generation
E60/E61 Facelift · 2007–2010
Market
Europe
Power
188 hp
Engine
2.5L N53B25 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 523i Touring +1 variant 188 hp · 2.5L N53B25 I6 225/55R16 95W 8 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 525i Touring

Generation
E60/E61 Facelift · 2007–2010
Market
Europe
Power
188 hp
Engine
2.5L N53B25 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
245/45R17 99VRim 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 525d +1 variant 194 hp · 3.0L M57D30 I6 · Diesel 225/55R16 93W 10 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 525i

Generation
E60/E61 Facelift · 2007–2010
Market
Europe
Power
194 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 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 525d Touring 194 hp · 3.0L M57D30 I6 · Diesel 225/55R16 95W 8 fitments
Generation
E60/E61 Facelift · 2007–2010
Market
Europe
Power
194 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
245/45R17 99VRim 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 525d xDrive +5 variants 194 hp · 3.0L M57D30 I6 · Diesel 225/50R17 94W 6 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 525i xDrive, 525xd, 525xi, 530d xDrive, 530xd

Generation
E60/E61 Facelift · 2007–2010
Market
Europe
Power
194 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 ET43 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x12035 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x12035 psi
245/45R17 99WRim 17x8 ET43 5x12032 psi
245/45R17 99VRim 17x8 ET43 5x12032 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8 ET43 5x12035 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x9 ET55 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). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series 525d xDrive Touring +5 variants 194 hp · 3.0L M57D30 I6 · Diesel 225/50R17 94W 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 525xd Touring, 530d xDrive Touring, 530i xDrive Touring, 530xd Touring, 530xi Touring

Generation
E60/E61 Facelift · 2007–2010
Market
Europe
Power
194 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 ET43 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x12035 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x12035 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8 ET43 5x12035 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8 ET43 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). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series 525i xDrive Touring +1 variant 215 hp · 3.0L N53B30A I6 225/50R17 94W 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 525xi Touring

Generation
E60/E61 Facelift · 2007–2010
Market
Europe
Power
215 hp
Engine
3.0L N53B30A I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/50R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET43 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x12030 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x12030 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8 ET43 5x12032 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8 ET43 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). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series 530d 232 hp · 3.0L M57D30 I6 · Diesel 225/50R17 94W 10 fitments
Generation
E60/E61 Facelift · 2007–2010
Market
Europe
Power
232 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
205/60R16 92HRim 16x7 ET20 5x12032 psi
225/55R16 93WRim 16x7 ET20 5x12032 psi
225/55R16 95HRim 16x7 ET20 5x12032 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 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 530d Touring 232 hp · 3.0L M57D30 I6 · Diesel 225/50R17 94W 7 fitments
Generation
E60/E61 Facelift · 2007–2010
Market
Europe
Power
232 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
225/55R16 95HRim 16x7 ET20 5x12035 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x7.5 ET20 5x12035 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8 ET20 5x12035 psi
245/45R17 99VRim 17x8 ET20 5x12035 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.

5 Series 530i 268 hp · 3.0L N53B30 I6 225/50R17 94W 7 fitments
Generation
E60/E61 Facelift · 2007–2010
Market
Europe
Power
268 hp
Engine
3.0L N53B30 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 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 93WRim 18x8 ET20 5x12032 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 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 530i Touring 268 hp · 3.0L N53B30A I6 225/50R17 94W 6 fitments
Generation
E60/E61 Facelift · 2007–2010
Market
Europe
Power
268 hp
Engine
3.0L N53B30A 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
225/50R17 94HRim 17x7.5 ET20 5x12035 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8 ET20 5x12035 psi
245/45R17 99VRim 17x8 ET20 5x12035 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.

5 Series 530i xDrive +1 variant 268 hp · 3.0L N53B30A I6 225/50R17 94W 6 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 530xi

Generation
E60/E61 Facelift · 2007–2010
Market
Europe
Power
268 hp
Engine
3.0L N53B30A I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/50R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET43 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x12036 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x12036 psi
245/45R17 99WRim 17x8 ET43 5x12033 psi
245/45R17 99VRim 17x8 ET43 5x12033 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8 ET43 5x12032 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x9 ET55 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). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series 535d +2 variants 282 hp · 3.0L M57D30 I6 · Diesel 225/50R17 94W 7 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 540i, 550i

Generation
E60/E61 Facelift · 2007–2010
Market
Europe
Power
282 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 282 hp · 3.0L M57D30 I6 · Diesel 225/50R17 94W 6 fitments
Generation
E60/E61 Facelift · 2007–2010
Market
Europe
Power
282 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
245/45R17 99VRim 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.

5 Series 550i Touring 362 hp · 4.8L N62B48 V8 225/50R17 94W 8 fitments
Generation
E60/E61 Facelift · 2007–2010
Market
Europe
Power
362 hp
Engine
4.8L N62B48 V8, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/50R17 Wheels 17x8 ET20 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x8 ET20 5x12035 psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x7.5 ET20 5x12035 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x7.5 ET20 5x12035 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x8 ET20 5x12035 psi
245/45R17 95WRim 17x8 ET20 5x12032 psi
245/45R17 99VRim 17x8 ET20 5x12032 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8 ET20 5x12035 psi
245/35R19 93YRim 19x8 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.

Japan

8 trims
5 Series 525i (ABA-NU25) +1 variant 215 hp · N52B25A I6 225/50R17 94W 2 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 530i Touring (ABA-PU30)

Generation
E60/E61 Facelift · 2007–2010
Market
Japan
Power
215 hp
Engine
N52B25A 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 525i Touring (ABA-PU25) 215 hp · N52B25A I6 225/50R17 94W 2 fitments
Generation
E60/E61 Facelift · 2007–2010
Market
Japan
Power
215 hp
Engine
N52B25A 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 (ABA-NU30) 268 hp · N53B30A I6 225/50R17 94W 2 fitments
Generation
E60/E61 Facelift · 2007–2010
Market
Japan
Power
268 hp
Engine
N53B30A 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 5x12036 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8 ET20 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.

5 Series 530xi Touring (ABA-PV30) 268 hp · N52B30A I6 225/50R17 94W 2 fitments
Generation
E60/E61 Facelift · 2007–2010
Market
Japan
Power
268 hp
Engine
N52B30A I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/50R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET43 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x12035 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8 ET43 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). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series 540i (ABA-NW40) +1 variant 302 hp · N62B40A V8 245/40R18 93Y 1 fitment

Same tires and wheels on: 550i (ABA-NW48)

Generation
E60/E61 Facelift · 2007–2010
Market
Japan
Power
302 hp
Engine
N62B40A 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.

5 Series 550i Touring (ABA-PW48) 362 hp · N62B48B V8 245/40R18 93W 1 fitment
Generation
E60/E61 Facelift · 2007–2010
Market
Japan
Power
362 hp
Engine
N62B48B 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 93WRim 18x8 ET20 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.

USA

6 trims
5 Series 528i 230 hp · 3.0L N52B30 I6 225/50R17 94W 3 fitments
Generation
E60/E61 Facelift · 2007–2010
Market
USA
Power
230 hp
Engine
3.0L N52B30 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 5x12032 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x7.5 ET20 5x12032 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8 ET20 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.

5 Series 528xi 230 hp · 3.0L N52B30 I6 225/50R17 94W 3 fitments
Generation
E60/E61 Facelift · 2007–2010
Market
USA
Power
230 hp
Engine
3.0L N52B30 I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/50R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET43 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x12032 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x12032 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8 ET43 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). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series 535i 300 hp · 3.0L N54B30 I6 225/50R17 94W 3 fitments
Generation
E60/E61 Facelift · 2007–2010
Market
USA
Power
300 hp
Engine
3.0L N54B30 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 5x12032 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x7.5 ET20 5x12032 psi
245/40R18 93YRim 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.

5 Series 535xi 300 hp · 3.0L N54B30 I6 225/50R17 94W 3 fitments
Generation
E60/E61 Facelift · 2007–2010
Market
USA
Power
300 hp
Engine
3.0L N54B30 I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/50R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET43 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x12032 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x12032 psi
245/40R18 93YRim 18x9 ET55 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). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series 535xi Sports Wagon 300 hp · 3.0L N54B30 I6 225/50R17 94V 3 fitments
Generation
E60/E61 Facelift · 2007–2010
Market
USA
Power
300 hp
Engine
3.0L N54B30 I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/50R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET43 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 94VRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x12032 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x12032 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8 ET43 5x12034 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). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series 550i 360 hp · 4.8L N62B48 V8 225/50R17 94W 3 fitments
Generation
E60/E61 Facelift · 2007–2010
Market
USA
Power
360 hp
Engine
4.8L N62B48 V8, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/50R17 Wheels 17x8 ET20 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x8 ET20 5x12032 psi
225/50R17 94HRim 17x8 ET20 5x12032 psi
245/35R19 93YRim 19x9.5 ET32 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.

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 2008
51
Generation
V (E60, E61) sold in 3 market versions
Other years
All years (1972–2026)

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