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2005 BMW 6 Series tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 2005 trim.

Tires for the 2005 BMW 6 Series

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

  1. 245/45R18 Best-rated standard on 8 trims · optional on 2 · Japan, Europe, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 245/45R18
  2. 245/45R18 front + 275/40R18 rear Best-rated standard on 2 trims · Europe, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 245/45R18 front Check price on Amazon · 275/40R18 rear
  3. 245/50R17 Best-rated optional on 2 trims · Europe, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 245/50R17

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

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Trims sold in 2005
10
Generation
II (E63, E64) sold in 3 market versions

10 trims sold in 2005

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 6 Series II (E63, E64)

2003–2007 10 trims

Japan

6 trims
6 Series 630i (ABA-EH30) +1 variant 255 hp · N52B30A I6 245/45R18 96W 1 fitment

Same tires and wheels on: 630i (GH-EH30)

Generation
E63/E64 · 2003–2007
Market
Japan
Power
255 hp
Engine
N52B30A I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/45R18 Wheels 18x8 ET14 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/45R18 96WRim 18x8 ET14 5x12032 psi

How to read 96W: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET14 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

6 Series 645Ci (GH-EH44) +3 variants 329 hp · N62B44A V8 245/45R18 96W 1 fitment

Same tires and wheels on: 645Ci (GH-EK44), 650i (ABA-EH48), 650i (ABA-EK48)

Generation
E63/E64 · 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 · 245/45R18 Wheels 18x9 ET18 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/45R18 96WRim 18x9 ET18 5x12032 psi

How to read 96W: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET18 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Europe

3 trims
6 Series 630i 255 hp · 3.0L N52B30 I6 245/45R18 96W / 275/40R18 99W 7 fitments
Generation
E63/E64 · 2003–2007
Market
Europe
Power
255 hp
Engine
3.0L N52B30 I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/45R18 Check price on Amazon · 275/40R18 Wheels 18x8 ET14 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front245/45R18 96WRim 18x8 ET14 5x12032 psi
Rear275/40R18 99WRim 18x9 ET18 5x12032 psi
Front245/40R19 94WRim 19x8.5 ET14 5x12032 psi
Rear275/35R19 96WRim 19x9 ET18 5x12032 psi
Front245/35R20 91YRim 20x8.5 ET14 5x12032 psi
Rear275/30R20 93YRim 20x9.5 ET20 5x12032 psi
245/50R17 99WRim 17x7.5 ET14 5x12032 psi
245/50R17 99VRim 17x7.5 ET14 5x12032 psi
245/45R18 96WRim 18x8 ET14 5x12032 psi
245/45R18 96VRim 18x8 ET14 5x12032 psi

How to read 96W: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET14 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

6 Series 645Ci +1 variant 329 hp · 4.4L N62B44A V8 245/45R18 96W 5 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 650i

Generation
E63/E64 · 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 · 245/45R18 Wheels 18x8 ET14 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/45R18 96WRim 18x8 ET14 5x12032 psi
245/45R18 96WRim 18x9 ET18 5x12032 psi
245/45R18 96VRim 18x8 ET14 5x12032 psi
245/40R19 94WRim 19x9 ET18 5x12033 psi
245/35R20 91YRim 20x9.5 ET20 5x12032 psi

How to read 96W: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET14 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

1 trim
6 Series 645Ci 325 hp · 4.4L N62B44 V8 245/45R18 96W / 275/40R18 99W 5 fitments
Generation
E63/E64 · 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 · 245/45R18 Check price on Amazon · 275/40R18 Wheels 18x8 ET14 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front245/45R18 96WRim 18x8 ET14 5x12029 psi
Rear275/40R18 99WRim 18x9 ET18 5x12032 psi
Front245/40R19 94WRim 19x8.5 ET14 5x12029 psi
Rear275/35R19 96WRim 19x9 ET18 5x12032 psi
Front245/35R20 91YRim 20x8.5 ET14 5x12029 psi
Rear275/30R20 93YRim 20x9.5 ET20 5x12032 psi
245/45R18 96VRim 18x8 ET14 5x12029 psi
245/50R17 99HRim 17x7.5 ET14 5x12029 psi

How to read 96W: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET14 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 2005
10
Generation
II (E63, E64) sold in 3 market versions
Other years
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