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2003 BMW 7 Series tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 2003 trim.

Tires for the 2003 BMW 7 Series

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

  1. 245/55R17 Best-rated standard on 10 trims · optional on 3 · Europe, Japan, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 245/55R17
  2. 245/50R18 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · optional on 14 · Europe, Japan, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 245/50R18
  3. 245/45R19 front + 275/40R19 rear Best-rated standard on 3 trims · USA, Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 245/45R19 front Check price on Amazon · 275/40R19 rear

Also listed: 245/40R20 245/45R19 225/60R17 245/40R20 + 275/35R20

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Trims sold in 2003
17
Generation
IV (E65, E66, E67, E68) sold in 3 market versions

17 trims sold in 2003

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 17 trims

Europe

10 trims
7 Series 730d +1 variant 215 hp · M57D30 I6 · Diesel 245/55R17 102W 7 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 730i

Generation
E65/E66/E67/E68 · 2001–2005
Market
Europe
Power
215 hp
Engine
M57D30 I6, Diesel
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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/55R17 102WRim 17x8 ET24 5x12029 psi
225/60R17 99HRim 17x8 ET24 5x12033 psi
245/55R17 102HRim 17x8 ET24 5x12029 psi
245/50R18 100WRim 18x8 ET24 5x12032 psi
245/50R18 100HRim 18x8 ET24 5x12032 psi
245/45R19 98YRim 19x10 ET24 5x12033 psi
245/40R20 95YRim 20x10 ET24 5x12033 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 730Li 228 hp · 3.0L M54B30 I6 245/45R19 98Y / 275/40R19 101Y 7 fitments
Generation
E65/E66/E67/E68 · 2001–2005
Market
Europe
Power
228 hp
Engine
3.0L M54B30 I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/45R19 Check price on Amazon · 275/40R19 Wheels 19x9 ET24 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front245/45R19 98YRim 19x9 ET24 5x12029 psi
Rear275/40R19 101YRim 19x10 ET24 5x12036 psi
Front245/40R20 95YRim 20x9 ET24 5x12033 psi
Rear275/35R20 98YRim 20x10 ET24 5x12036 psi
245/55R17 102WRim 17x8 ET24 5x12029 psi
225/60R17 99HRim 17x8 ET24 5x12033 psi
245/55R17 102HRim 17x8 ET24 5x12029 psi
245/50R18 100WRim 18x8 ET24 5x12032 psi
245/50R18 100HRim 18x8 ET24 5x12032 psi

How to read 98Y: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET24 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

7 Series 735i +1 variant 268 hp · 3.6L N62B36A V8 245/55R17 102W 7 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 735Li

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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/55R17 102WRim 17x8 ET24 5x12030 psi
225/60R17 99HRim 17x8 ET24 5x12030 psi
245/55R17 102HRim 17x8 ET24 5x12030 psi
245/50R18 100WRim 18x8 ET24 5x12033 psi
245/50R18 100HRim 18x8 ET24 5x12033 psi
245/45R19 98YRim 19x10 ET24 5x12033 psi
245/40R20 95YRim 20x10 ET24 5x12033 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.

7 Series 740d +2 variants 255 hp · M67D39 V8 · Diesel 245/55R17 102W 6 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 745i, 745Li

Generation
E65/E66/E67/E68 · 2001–2005
Market
Europe
Power
255 hp
Engine
M67D39 V8, Diesel
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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/55R17 102WRim 17x8 ET24 5x12032 psi
245/55R17 102HRim 17x8 ET24 5x12032 psi
245/50R18 100WRim 18x8 ET24 5x12035 psi
245/50R18 100HRim 18x8 ET24 5x12035 psi
245/45R19 98YRim 19x10 ET24 5x12038 psi
245/40R20 95YRim 20x10 ET24 5x12038 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.

7 Series 760i +1 variant 439 hp · 6.0L N73B60A V12 245/50R18 100W 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 760Li

Generation
E65/E66/E67/E68 · 2001–2005
Market
Europe
Power
439 hp
Engine
6.0L N73B60A V12, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/50R18 Wheels 18x8 ET24 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/50R18 100WRim 18x8 ET24 5x12036 psi
245/50R18 100HRim 18x8 ET24 5x12036 psi
245/45R19 98YRim 19x10 ET24 5x12039 psi
245/40R20 95YRim 20x10 ET24 5x12039 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). ET24 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Japan

4 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/55R17 102WRim 17x8 ET24 5x12030 psi
225/60R17 99HRim 17x8 ET24 5x12030 psi
245/55R17 102HRim 17x8 ET24 5x12030 psi
245/50R18 100WRim 18x8 ET24 5x12033 psi
245/50R18 100HRim 18x8 ET24 5x12033 psi
245/45R19 98YRim 19x10 ET24 5x12033 psi
245/40R20 95YRim 20x10 ET24 5x12033 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.

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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/55R17 102WRim 17x8 ET24 5x12032 psi
245/55R17 102HRim 17x8 ET24 5x12032 psi
245/50R18 100WRim 18x8 ET24 5x12035 psi
245/50R18 100HRim 18x8 ET24 5x12035 psi
245/45R19 98YRim 19x10 ET24 5x12038 psi
245/40R20 95YRim 20x10 ET24 5x12038 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.

7 Series 760Li (GH-GN60) 439 hp · N73B60A V12 245/50R18 100W 4 fitments
Generation
E65/E66/E67/E68 · 2001–2005
Market
Japan
Power
439 hp
Engine
N73B60A V12, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/50R18 Wheels 18x8 ET24 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/50R18 100WRim 18x8 ET24 5x12036 psi
245/50R18 100HRim 18x8 ET24 5x12036 psi
245/45R19 98YRim 19x10 ET24 5x12039 psi
245/40R20 95YRim 20x10 ET24 5x12039 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). ET24 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

3 trims
7 Series 745i +1 variant 325 hp · 4.4L N62B44 V8 245/45R19 98W / 275/40R19 101W 6 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 745Li

Generation
E65/E66/E67/E68 · 2001–2005
Market
USA
Power
325 hp
Engine
4.4L N62B44 V8, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/45R19 Check price on Amazon · 275/40R19 Wheels 19x9 ET24 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front245/45R19 98WRim 19x9 ET24 5x12032 psi
Rear275/40R19 101WRim 19x10 ET24 5x12035 psi
Front245/40R20 95YRim 20x9 ET24 5x12032 psi
Rear275/35R20 98YRim 20x10 ET24 5x12035 psi
245/50R18 100WRim 18x8 ET24 5x12032 psi
245/55R17 102WRim 17x8 ET24 5x12032 psi
245/55R17 102QRim 17x8 ET24 5x12032 psi
245/50R18 100VRim 18x8 ET24 5x12032 psi

How to read 98W: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 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.

7 Series 760Li 438 hp · 6.0L N73B60 V12 245/40R20 95Y 4 fitments
Generation
E65/E66/E67/E68 · 2001–2005
Market
USA
Power
438 hp
Engine
6.0L N73B60 V12, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/40R20 Wheels 20x10 ET24 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/40R20 95YRim 20x10 ET24 5x12035 psi
245/50R18 100WRim 18x8 ET24 5x12035 psi
245/50R18 100VRim 18x8 ET24 5x12035 psi
245/45R19 98YRim 19x10 ET24 5x12035 psi

How to read 95Y: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET24 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 2003
17
Generation
IV (E65, E66, E67, E68) sold in 3 market versions
Other years
All years (1977–2027)

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