2001 BMW 7 Series tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 2001 trim.

Tires for the 2001 BMW 7 Series

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

235/60R16 Best-rated standard on 16 trims · optional on 3 · Europe, Japan, USA

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245/55R17 Best-rated standard on 5 trims · Japan, Europe

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235/50R18 front + 255/45R18 rear Best-rated standard on 3 trims · USA, Europe

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Also listed: 235/55R17 235/50R18 215/65R16 245/55R16 245/50R18 245/45R19 245/40R20 225/60R17

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Trims sold in 2001: 24
Generations: IV (E65, E66, E67, E68)III (E38) sold in 3 market versions
Other years: 1997
1998
1999
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2001
2002
2003
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All years (1977–2027)

24 trims sold in 2001

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 7 Series IV (E65, E66, E67, E68)

2001–2005 5 trims

Japan

3 trims

7 Series 735i (GH-GL36) 268 hp · N62B36A V8 245/55R17 102W 7 fitments

Generation: E65/E66/E67/E68 · 2001–2005
Market: Japan
Power: 268 hp
Engine: N62B36A V8, Petrol
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M14 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 245/55R17 Wheels 17x8 ET24 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
245/55R17 102W	Rim 17x8 ET24 5x120	30 psi
225/60R17 99H	Rim 17x8 ET24 5x120	30 psi
245/55R17 102H	Rim 17x8 ET24 5x120	30 psi
245/50R18 100W	Rim 18x8 ET24 5x120	33 psi
245/50R18 100H	Rim 18x8 ET24 5x120	33 psi
245/45R19 98Y	Rim 19x10 ET24 5x120	33 psi
245/40R20 95Y	Rim 20x10 ET24 5x120	33 psi

How to read 102W: 102 is the load index (up to 1,874 lb / 850 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET24 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

7 Series 745i (GH-GL44) +1 variant 329 hp · N62B44A V8 245/55R17 102W 6 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 745Li (GH-GN44)

Generation: E65/E66/E67/E68 · 2001–2005
Market: Japan
Power: 329 hp
Engine: N62B44A V8, Petrol
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M14 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 245/55R17 Wheels 17x8 ET24 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
245/55R17 102W	Rim 17x8 ET24 5x120	32 psi
245/55R17 102H	Rim 17x8 ET24 5x120	32 psi
245/50R18 100W	Rim 18x8 ET24 5x120	35 psi
245/50R18 100H	Rim 18x8 ET24 5x120	35 psi
245/45R19 98Y	Rim 19x10 ET24 5x120	38 psi
245/40R20 95Y	Rim 20x10 ET24 5x120	38 psi

Europe

2 trims

7 Series 735i 268 hp · 3.6L N62B36A V8 245/55R17 102W 7 fitments

Generation: E65/E66/E67/E68 · 2001–2005
Market: Europe
Power: 268 hp
Engine: 3.6L N62B36A V8, Petrol
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M14 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 245/55R17 Wheels 17x8 ET24 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
245/55R17 102W	Rim 17x8 ET24 5x120	30 psi
225/60R17 99H	Rim 17x8 ET24 5x120	30 psi
245/55R17 102H	Rim 17x8 ET24 5x120	30 psi
245/50R18 100W	Rim 18x8 ET24 5x120	33 psi
245/50R18 100H	Rim 18x8 ET24 5x120	33 psi
245/45R19 98Y	Rim 19x10 ET24 5x120	33 psi
245/40R20 95Y	Rim 20x10 ET24 5x120	33 psi

7 Series 745i 329 hp · 4.4L N62B44A V8 245/55R17 102W 6 fitments

Generation: E65/E66/E67/E68 · 2001–2005
Market: Europe
Power: 329 hp
Engine: 4.4L N62B44A V8, Petrol
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M14 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 245/55R17 Wheels 17x8 ET24 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
245/55R17 102W	Rim 17x8 ET24 5x120	32 psi
245/55R17 102H	Rim 17x8 ET24 5x120	32 psi
245/50R18 100W	Rim 18x8 ET24 5x120	35 psi
245/50R18 100H	Rim 18x8 ET24 5x120	35 psi
245/45R19 98Y	Rim 19x10 ET24 5x120	38 psi
245/40R20 95Y	Rim 20x10 ET24 5x120	38 psi

BMW 7 Series III (E38)

1998–2001 19 trims

Europe

12 trims

7 Series 725tds 141 hp · 2.5L M51D25 I6 · Diesel 235/50R18 97Z / 255/45R18 95Z 8 fitments

Generation: E38 Facelift · 1998–2001
Market: Europe
Power: 141 hp
Engine: 2.5L M51D25 I6, Diesel
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

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Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
Front235/50R18 97Z	Rim 18x8 ET20 5x120	29 psi
Rear255/45R18 95Z	Rim 18x9 ET22 5x120	33 psi
Front235/50R18 97Z	Rim 18x8 ET13 5x120	29 psi
Rear255/45R18 95Z	Rim 18x9.5 ET25 5x120	33 psi
Front235/50R18 97Z	Rim 18x8 ET20 5x120	29 psi
Rear255/45R18 95Z	Rim 18x9.5 ET25 5x120	33 psi
235/60R16 100W	Rim 16x7.5 ET20 5x120	29 psi
215/65R16 98W	Rim 16x7.5 ET20 5x120	29 psi
235/60R16 100W	Rim 16x8 ET23 5x120	29 psi
245/55R16 100W	Rim 16x8 ET23 5x120	29 psi
235/55R17 99W	Rim 17x8 ET23 5x120	41 psi

7 Series 728i +9 variants 190 hp · 2.8L M52B28 I6 235/60R16 100W 8 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 728iL, 730d, 735i, 735iL, 740d, 740i, 740iL, 750i, 750iL

Generation: E38 Facelift · 1998–2001
Market: Europe
Power: 190 hp
Engine: 2.8L M52B28 I6, Petrol
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 235/60R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET20 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
235/60R16 100W	Rim 16x7.5 ET20 5x120	29 psi
215/65R16 98W	Rim 16x7.5 ET20 5x120	29 psi
235/60R16 100W	Rim 16x8 ET23 5x120	29 psi
245/55R16 100W	Rim 16x8 ET23 5x120	29 psi
235/55R17 99W	Rim 17x8 ET23 5x120	41 psi
235/50R18 97Z	Rim 18x9 ET22 5x120	35 psi
235/50R18 97Z	Rim 18x9.5 ET25 5x120	35 psi
235/50R18 97Z	Rim 18x9.5 ET25 5x120	35 psi

How to read 100W: 100 is the load index (up to 1,764 lb / 800 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.

7 Series L7 322 hp · 5.4L M73B54 V12 235/60R16 100W 8 fitments

Generation: E38 Facelift · 1998–2001
Market: Europe
Power: 322 hp
Engine: 5.4L M73B54 V12, Petrol
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 235/60R16 Wheels 16x8 ET23 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
235/60R16 100W	Rim 16x8 ET23 5x120	29 psi
215/65R16 98W	Rim 16x7.5 ET20 5x120	29 psi
235/60R16 100W	Rim 16x7.5 ET20 5x120	29 psi
245/55R16 100W	Rim 16x8 ET23 5x120	29 psi
235/55R17 99W	Rim 17x8 ET23 5x120	41 psi
235/50R18 97Z	Rim 18x9 ET22 5x120	35 psi
235/50R18 97Z	Rim 18x9.5 ET25 5x120	35 psi
235/50R18 97Z	Rim 18x9.5 ET25 5x120	35 psi

How to read 100W: 100 is the load index (up to 1,764 lb / 800 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET23 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Japan

4 trims

7 Series 735i (GH-GG35) +1 variant 232 hp · 358S V8 235/60R16 100W 2 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 740i (GH-GG44)

Generation: E38 Facelift · 1998–2001
Market: Japan
Power: 232 hp
Engine: 358S V8, Petrol
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 235/60R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET20 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
235/60R16 100W	Rim 16x7.5 ET20 5x120	29 psi
235/50R18 97Z	Rim 18x9.5 ET25 5x120	35 psi

7 Series 750iL (GH-GJ50) +1 variant 322 hp · 5412 V12 235/60R16 100W 1 fitment

Same tires and wheels on: L7 (GF-L7)

Generation: E38 Facelift · 1998–2001
Market: Japan
Power: 322 hp
Engine: 5412 V12, Petrol
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 235/60R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET20 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
235/60R16 100W	Rim 16x7.5 ET20 5x120	29 psi

USA

3 trims

7 Series 740i +1 variant 282 hp · 4.4L M62B44 V8 235/50R18 97Z / 255/45R18 95Z 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 740iL

Generation: E38 Facelift · 1998–2001
Market: USA
Power: 282 hp
Engine: 4.4L M62B44 V8, Petrol
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 235/50R18 Check price on Amazon · 255/45R18 Wheels 18x8 ET13 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
Front235/50R18 97Z	Rim 18x8 ET13 5x120	32 psi
Rear255/45R18 95Z	Rim 18x9.5 ET25 5x120	39 psi
235/60R16 100H	Rim 16x7.5 ET20 5x120	32 psi
235/55R17 99W	Rim 17x8 ET23 5x120	41 psi

7 Series 750iL 326 hp · 5.4L M73B54 V12 235/60R16 100H 3 fitments

Generation: E38 Facelift · 1998–2001
Market: USA
Power: 326 hp
Engine: 5.4L M73B54 V12, Petrol
Center bore: 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 235/60R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET20 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
235/60R16 100H	Rim 16x7.5 ET20 5x120	32 psi
235/55R17 99W	Rim 17x8 ET23 5x120	41 psi
235/50R18 97Z	Rim 18x9.5 ET25 5x120	35 psi

How to read 100H: 100 is the load index (up to 1,764 lb / 800 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 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.