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2011 BMW 6 Series tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 2011 trim.

Tires for the 2011 BMW 6 Series

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

  1. 245/45R18 Best-rated standard on 4 trims · optional on 5 · Europe, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 245/45R18
  2. 245/45R18 front + 275/40R18 rear Best-rated standard on 3 trims · Europe, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 245/45R18 front Check price on Amazon · 275/40R18 rear
  3. 245/40R19 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 5 · Europe, Japan
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Also listed: 225/55R17 245/35R20 245/40R19 + 275/35R19 245/35R20 + 275/30R20

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Trims sold in 2011
9
Generation
III (F06, F12, F13) sold in 2 market versions

9 trims sold in 2011

Sold in 2 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 III (F06, F12, F13)

2011–2015 9 trims

Europe

5 trims
6 Series 640d +1 variant 308 hp · 3.0L N57D30B I6 · Diesel 245/45R18 96Y / 275/40R18 99Y 7 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 640d xDrive

Generation
F06/F12/F13 · 2011–2015
Market
Europe
Power
308 hp
Engine
3.0L N57D30B I6, 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 5x12032 psi
Rear275/40R18 99YRim 18x9 ET44 5x12039 psi
Front245/40R19 94YRim 19x8.5 ET33 5x12032 psi
Rear275/35R19 96YRim 19x9 ET44 5x12039 psi
Front245/35R20 95YRim 20x8.5 ET33 5x12032 psi
Rear275/30R20 97YRim 20x9 ET44 5x12039 psi
225/55R17 97YRim 17x8 ET30 5x12032 psi
225/55R17 97HRim 17x8 ET30 5x12032 psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x8 ET30 5x12032 psi
245/45R18 100VRim 18x8 ET30 5x12032 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.

6 Series 640i 315 hp · 3.0L N55B30A I6 225/55R17 97Y 7 fitments
Generation
F06/F12/F13 · 2011–2015
Market
Europe
Power
315 hp
Engine
3.0L N55B30A 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 97YRim 17x8 ET30 5x12032 psi
225/55R17 97HRim 17x8 ET30 5x12032 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 5x12032 psi
245/35R20 95YRim 20x9 ET44 5x12032 psi

How to read 97Y: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 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.

6 Series 650i +1 variant 402 hp · 4.4L N63B44A V8 245/45R18 96Y 5 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 650i xDrive

Generation
F06/F12/F13 · 2011–2015
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 5x12032 psi
245/35R20 95YRim 20x9 ET44 5x12032 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.

Japan

4 trims
6 Series 640i (DBA-LW30) 315 hp · N55B30A I6 245/45R18 96Y / 275/40R18 99Y 7 fitments
Generation
F06/F12/F13 · 2011–2015
Market
Japan
Power
315 hp
Engine
N55B30A 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 5x12039 psi
Front245/40R19 94YRim 19x8.5 ET33 5x12032 psi
Rear275/35R19 96YRim 19x9 ET44 5x12039 psi
Front245/35R20 95YRim 20x8.5 ET33 5x12032 psi
Rear275/30R20 97YRim 20x9 ET44 5x12039 psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x8 ET30 5x12032 psi
225/55R17 97YRim 17x8 ET30 5x12032 psi
225/55R17 97HRim 17x8 ET30 5x12032 psi
245/45R18 100VRim 18x8 ET30 5x12032 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.

6 Series 640i (DBA-LW30C) 315 hp · N55B30A I6 245/45R18 96Y 7 fitments
Generation
F06/F12/F13 · 2011–2015
Market
Japan
Power
315 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 5x12032 psi
225/55R17 97YRim 17x8 ET30 5x12032 psi
225/55R17 97HRim 17x8 ET30 5x12032 psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x9 ET44 5x12032 psi
245/45R18 100VRim 18x8 ET30 5x12032 psi
245/40R19 94YRim 19x9 ET44 5x12032 psi
245/35R20 95YRim 20x9 ET44 5x12032 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.

6 Series 650i (ABA-LX44C) 402 hp · N63B44A V8 245/45R18 96Y 5 fitments
Generation
F06/F12/F13 · 2011–2015
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 96YRim 18x9 ET44 5x12032 psi
245/45R18 100VRim 18x8 ET30 5x12032 psi
245/40R19 94YRim 19x9 ET44 5x12032 psi
245/35R20 95YRim 20x9 ET44 5x12032 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.

6 Series 650i (ABA-LZ44) 402 hp · N63B44A V8 245/40R19 94Y 5 fitments
Generation
F06/F12/F13 · 2011–2015
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 · 245/40R19 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 96YRim 18x8 ET30 5x12032 psi
245/45R18 96YRim 18x9 ET44 5x12032 psi
245/45R18 100VRim 18x8 ET30 5x12032 psi
245/35R20 95YRim 20x9 ET44 5x12032 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.

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
9
Generation
III (F06, F12, F13) sold in 2 market versions
Other years
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