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2011 BMW 5 Series tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 2011 trim.

Tires for the 2011 BMW 5 Series

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

  1. 225/55R17 Best-rated standard on 43 trims · optional on 7 · Europe, Japan, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 225/55R17
  2. 245/45R18 Best-rated standard on 11 trims · optional on 47 · Europe, Japan, USA
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  3. 245/45R18 front + 275/40R18 rear Best-rated standard on 3 trims · USA, Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 245/45R18 front Check price on Amazon · 275/40R18 rear

Also listed: 245/40R19 245/35R20 245/40R19 + 275/35R19 245/35R20 + 275/30R20

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Trims sold in 2011
58
Generation
VI (F10, F11) sold in 3 market versions

58 trims sold in 2011

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 VI (F10, F11)

2009–2013 58 trims

Europe

42 trims
5 Series 520d 181 hp · 2.0L N47D20C I4 · Diesel 245/45R18 96Y / 275/40R18 99Y 8 fitments
Generation
F10/F11 · 2009–2013
Market
Europe
Power
181 hp
Engine
2.0L N47D20C I4, Diesel
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 245/45R18 Check price on Amazon · 275/40R18 Wheels 18x8 ET30 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front245/45R18 96YRim 18x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
Rear275/40R18 99YRim 18x9 ET44 5x12033 psi
Front245/40R19 94YRim 19x8.5 ET33 5x12029 psi
Rear275/35R19 96YRim 19x9 ET44 5x12033 psi
Front245/35R20 95YRim 20x8.5 ET33 5x12029 psi
Rear275/30R20 97YRim 20x9 ET44 5x12033 psi
225/55R17 97WRim 17x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
225/55R17 97WRim 17x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
225/55R17 97HRim 17x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
245/45R18 100VRim 18x8 ET30 5x12029 psi

How to read 96Y: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET30 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 +16 variants 181 hp · 2.0L N47D20C I4 · Diesel 225/55R17 97W 8 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 520i, 523i, 525d, 525d xDrive, 528i, 528i xDrive, 530d, 530d xDrive, 535d, 535d xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive

Generation
F10/F11 · 2009–2013
Market
Europe
Power
181 hp
Engine
2.0L N47D20C I4, Diesel
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R17 Wheels 17x8 ET30 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R17 97WRim 17x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
225/55R17 97WRim 17x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
225/55R17 97HRim 17x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x9 ET44 5x12029 psi
245/45R18 100VRim 18x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
245/40R19 94YRim 19x9 ET44 5x12032 psi
245/35R20 95YRim 20x9 ET44 5x12035 psi

How to read 97W: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET30 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series 520d Touring 181 hp · 2.0L N47D20C I4 · Diesel 225/55R17 97W 7 fitments
Generation
F10/F11 · 2009–2013
Market
Europe
Power
181 hp
Engine
2.0L N47D20C I4, Diesel
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R17 Wheels 17x8 ET30 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R17 97WRim 17x8 ET30 5x12033 psi
225/55R17 97WRim 17x8 ET30 5x12033 psi
225/55R17 97HRim 17x8 ET30 5x12033 psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x8 ET30 5x12033 psi
245/45R18 100VRim 18x8 ET30 5x12033 psi
245/40R19 98YRim 19x8.5 ET33 5x12036 psi
245/35R20 95YRim 20x9 ET44 5x12036 psi

How to read 97W: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET30 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series 520i Touring +10 variants 181 hp · 2.0L N20B20 I4 225/55R17 97W 7 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 525d Touring, 525d xDrive Touring, 530d Touring, 530d xDrive Touring, 530i Touring, 535d Touring, 535d xDrive Touring

Generation
F10/F11 · 2009–2013
Market
Europe
Power
181 hp
Engine
2.0L N20B20 I4, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R17 Wheels 17x8 ET30 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R17 97WRim 17x8 ET30 5x12033 psi
225/55R17 97WRim 17x8 ET30 5x12033 psi
225/55R17 97HRim 17x8 ET30 5x12033 psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x8 ET30 5x12033 psi
245/45R18 100VRim 18x8 ET30 5x12033 psi
245/40R19 98YRim 19x8.5 ET33 5x12035 psi
245/35R20 95YRim 20x9 ET44 5x12035 psi

How to read 97W: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET30 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series 523i Touring +5 variants 201 hp · 3.0L N53B30A I6 225/55R17 97W 7 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 528i Touring, 528i xDrive Touring, 535i Touring, 535i xDrive Touring

Generation
F10/F11 · 2009–2013
Market
Europe
Power
201 hp
Engine
3.0L N53B30A I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R17 Wheels 17x8 ET30 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R17 97WRim 17x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
225/55R17 97WRim 17x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
225/55R17 97HRim 17x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
245/45R18 100VRim 18x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
245/40R19 98YRim 19x8.5 ET33 5x12032 psi
245/35R20 95YRim 20x9 ET44 5x12035 psi

How to read 97W: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET30 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series 530i 268 hp · N53B30A I6 225/55R17 97W 8 fitments
Generation
F10/F11 · 2009–2013
Market
Europe
Power
268 hp
Engine
N53B30A I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R17 Wheels 17x8 ET30 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R17 97WRim 17x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
225/55R17 97WRim 17x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
225/55R17 97HRim 17x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x9 ET44 5x12029 psi
245/45R18 100VRim 18x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
245/40R19 94YRim 19x9 ET44 5x12032 psi
245/35R20 95YRim 20x9 ET44 5x12036 psi

How to read 97W: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET30 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series 550i +1 variant 402 hp · 4.4L N63B44A V8 245/45R18 96Y 5 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 550i xDrive

Generation
F10/F11 · 2009–2013
Market
Europe
Power
402 hp
Engine
4.4L N63B44A V8, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 245/45R18 Wheels 18x8 ET30 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x8 ET30 5x12032 psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x9 ET44 5x12032 psi
245/45R18 100VRim 18x8 ET30 5x12032 psi
245/40R19 94YRim 19x9 ET44 5x12035 psi
245/35R20 95YRim 20x9 ET44 5x12038 psi

How to read 96Y: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET30 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series 550i Touring 402 hp · N63B44A V8 245/45R18 96Y 4 fitments
Generation
F10/F11 · 2009–2013
Market
Europe
Power
402 hp
Engine
N63B44A V8, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 245/45R18 Wheels 18x8 ET30 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x8 ET30 5x12032 psi
245/45R18 100VRim 18x8 ET30 5x12032 psi
245/40R19 98YRim 19x8.5 ET33 5x12035 psi
245/35R20 95YRim 20x9 ET44 5x12038 psi

How to read 96Y: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET30 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series ActiveHybrid 5 335 hp · N55B30A I6 · Hybrid 225/55R17 97W 8 fitments
Generation
F10/F11 · 2009–2013
Market
Europe
Power
335 hp
Engine
N55B30A I6, Hybrid
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R17 Wheels 17x8 ET30 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R17 97WRim 17x8 ET30 5x12030 psi
225/55R17 97WRim 17x8 ET30 5x12030 psi
225/55R17 97HRim 17x8 ET30 5x12030 psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x8 ET30 5x12030 psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x9 ET44 5x12030 psi
245/45R18 100VRim 18x8 ET30 5x12030 psi
245/40R19 94YRim 19x9 ET44 5x12032 psi
245/35R20 95YRim 20x9 ET44 5x12036 psi

How to read 97W: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET30 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series M550d xDrive 375 hp · 3.0L N57D30C I6 · Diesel 245/40R19 94Y 3 fitments
Generation
F10/F11 · 2009–2013
Market
Europe
Power
375 hp
Engine
3.0L N57D30C I6, Diesel
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 245/40R19 Wheels 19x9 ET44 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/40R19 94YRim 19x9 ET44 5x12032 psi
245/45R18 100VRim 18x8 ET30 5x12030 psi
245/35R20 95YRim 20x9 ET44 5x12036 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). ET44 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Japan

11 trims
5 Series 523i (DBA-XG20) +2 variants 181 hp · N20B20B I4 225/55R17 97W 8 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 528i (DBA-FR30), 528i (DBA-XG28)

Generation
F10/F11 · 2009–2013
Market
Japan
Power
181 hp
Engine
N20B20B I4, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R17 Wheels 17x8 ET30 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R17 97WRim 17x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
225/55R17 97WRim 17x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
225/55R17 97HRim 17x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x9 ET44 5x12029 psi
245/45R18 100VRim 18x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
245/40R19 94YRim 19x9 ET44 5x12032 psi
245/35R20 95YRim 20x9 ET44 5x12035 psi

How to read 97W: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET30 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series 523i Touring (DBA-MT25) +1 variant 201 hp · N52B25A I6 225/55R17 97W 7 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 528i Touring (DBA-XL28)

Generation
F10/F11 · 2009–2013
Market
Japan
Power
201 hp
Engine
N52B25A I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R17 Wheels 17x8 ET30 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R17 97WRim 17x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
225/55R17 97WRim 17x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
225/55R17 97HRim 17x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
245/45R18 100VRim 18x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
245/40R19 98YRim 19x8.5 ET33 5x12032 psi
245/35R20 95YRim 20x9 ET44 5x12035 psi

How to read 97W: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET30 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series 523i Touring (DBA-XL20) 181 hp · N20B20B I4 225/55R17 97W 7 fitments
Generation
F10/F11 · 2009–2013
Market
Japan
Power
181 hp
Engine
N20B20B I4, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R17 Wheels 17x8 ET30 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R17 97WRim 17x8 ET30 5x12033 psi
225/55R17 97WRim 17x8 ET30 5x12033 psi
225/55R17 97HRim 17x8 ET30 5x12033 psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x8 ET30 5x12033 psi
245/45R18 100VRim 18x8 ET30 5x12033 psi
245/40R19 98YRim 19x8.5 ET33 5x12035 psi
245/35R20 95YRim 20x9 ET44 5x12035 psi

How to read 97W: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET30 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series 535i (DBA-FR35) 302 hp · N55B30A I6 245/45R18 96Y 8 fitments
Generation
F10/F11 · 2009–2013
Market
Japan
Power
302 hp
Engine
N55B30A I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 245/45R18 Wheels 18x8 ET30 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
225/55R17 97WRim 17x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
225/55R17 97WRim 17x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
225/55R17 97HRim 17x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x9 ET44 5x12029 psi
245/45R18 100VRim 18x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
245/40R19 94YRim 19x9 ET44 5x12032 psi
245/35R20 95YRim 20x9 ET44 5x12035 psi

How to read 96Y: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET30 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series 535i Touring (DBA-MU35) +1 variant 302 hp · N55B30A I6 245/45R18 96Y 7 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 535i xDrive Touring (DBA-MU35)

Generation
F10/F11 · 2009–2013
Market
Japan
Power
302 hp
Engine
N55B30A I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 245/45R18 Wheels 18x8 ET30 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
225/55R17 97WRim 17x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
225/55R17 97WRim 17x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
225/55R17 97HRim 17x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
245/45R18 100VRim 18x8 ET30 5x12029 psi
245/40R19 98YRim 19x8.5 ET33 5x12032 psi
245/35R20 95YRim 20x9 ET44 5x12035 psi

How to read 96Y: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET30 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series 550i (ABA-FR44) 402 hp · N63B44A V8 245/45R18 96Y 5 fitments
Generation
F10/F11 · 2009–2013
Market
Japan
Power
402 hp
Engine
N63B44A V8, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 245/45R18 Wheels 18x9 ET44 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x9 ET44 5x12032 psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x8 ET30 5x12032 psi
245/45R18 100VRim 18x8 ET30 5x12032 psi
245/40R19 94YRim 19x9 ET44 5x12035 psi
245/35R20 95YRim 20x9 ET44 5x12038 psi

How to read 96Y: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET44 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series 550i Touring (ABA-MU44) 402 hp · N63B44A V8 245/45R18 96Y 4 fitments
Generation
F10/F11 · 2009–2013
Market
Japan
Power
402 hp
Engine
N63B44A V8, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 245/45R18 Wheels 18x8 ET30 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x8 ET30 5x12032 psi
245/45R18 100VRim 18x8 ET30 5x12032 psi
245/40R19 98YRim 19x8.5 ET33 5x12035 psi
245/35R20 95YRim 20x9 ET44 5x12038 psi

How to read 96Y: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET30 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

5 trims
5 Series 528i 240 hp · 3.0L I6 245/45R18 96Y / 275/40R18 99Y 8 fitments
Generation
F10/F11 · 2009–2013
Market
USA
Power
240 hp
Engine
3.0L I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 245/45R18 Check price on Amazon · 275/40R18 Wheels 18x8 ET30 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front245/45R18 96YRim 18x8 ET30 5x12032 psi
Rear275/40R18 99YRim 18x9 ET44 5x12035 psi
Front245/40R19 94YRim 19x8.5 ET33 5x12032 psi
Rear275/35R19 96YRim 19x9 ET44 5x12035 psi
Front245/35R20 95YRim 20x8.5 ET33 5x12035 psi
Rear275/30R20 97YRim 20x9 ET44 5x12038 psi
225/55R17 97VRim 17x8 ET30 5x12032 psi
225/55R17 97HRim 17x8 ET30 5x12032 psi
245/45R18 100VRim 18x8 ET30 5x12035 psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x8 ET30 5x12035 psi
245/40R19 98VRim 19x8.5 ET33 5x12035 psi

How to read 96Y: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET30 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series 535i 300 hp · 3.0L N55B30 I6 245/45R18 96Y / 275/40R18 99Y 7 fitments
Generation
F10/F11 · 2009–2013
Market
USA
Power
300 hp
Engine
3.0L N55B30 I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 245/45R18 Check price on Amazon · 275/40R18 Wheels 18x8 ET30 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front245/45R18 96YRim 18x8 ET30 5x12035 psi
Rear275/40R18 99YRim 18x9 ET44 5x12039 psi
Front245/40R19 94YRim 19x8.5 ET33 5x12035 psi
Rear275/35R19 96YRim 19x9 ET44 5x12039 psi
Front245/35R20 95YRim 20x8.5 ET33 5x12035 psi
Rear275/30R20 97YRim 20x9 ET44 5x12039 psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x8 ET30 5x12035 psi
225/55R17 97HRim 17x8 ET30 5x12035 psi
245/45R18 100VRim 18x8 ET30 5x12035 psi
245/40R19 98VRim 19x8.5 ET33 5x12035 psi

How to read 96Y: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET30 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series 535i xDrive 300 hp · 3.0L N55B30 I6 245/45R18 96Y 7 fitments
Generation
F10/F11 · 2009–2013
Market
USA
Power
300 hp
Engine
3.0L N55B30 I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 245/45R18 Wheels 18x8 ET30 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x8 ET30 5x12035 psi
225/55R17 97HRim 17x8 ET30 5x12035 psi
245/45R18 100VRim 18x8 ET30 5x12035 psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x9 ET44 5x12035 psi
245/40R19 94YRim 19x9 ET44 5x12035 psi
245/40R19 98VRim 19x8.5 ET33 5x12035 psi
245/35R20 95YRim 20x9 ET44 5x12036 psi

How to read 96Y: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET30 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series 550i 400 hp · 4.4L N63B44 V8 245/45R18 96Y 6 fitments
Generation
F10/F11 · 2009–2013
Market
USA
Power
400 hp
Engine
4.4L N63B44 V8, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 245/45R18 Wheels 18x8 ET30 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x8 ET30 5x12036 psi
245/45R18 100VRim 18x8 ET30 5x12036 psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x9 ET44 5x12036 psi
245/40R19 94YRim 19x9 ET44 5x12036 psi
245/40R19 98VRim 19x8.5 ET33 5x12036 psi
245/35R20 95YRim 20x9 ET44 5x12038 psi

How to read 96Y: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET30 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

5 Series 550i xDrive 400 hp · 4.4L N63B44 V8 245/45R18 96Y 6 fitments
Generation
F10/F11 · 2009–2013
Market
USA
Power
400 hp
Engine
4.4L N63B44 V8, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 245/45R18 Wheels 18x8 ET30 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x8 ET30 5x12038 psi
245/45R18 100VRim 18x8 ET30 5x12038 psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x9 ET44 5x12038 psi
245/40R19 94YRim 19x9 ET44 5x12038 psi
245/40R19 98VRim 19x8.5 ET33 5x12038 psi
245/35R20 95YRim 20x9 ET44 5x12039 psi

How to read 96Y: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET30 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 2011
58
Generation
VI (F10, F11) sold in 3 market versions
Other years
All years (1972–2026)

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