1990 BMW 8 Series tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 1990 trim.

Tires for the 1990 BMW 8 Series

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

235/45R17 front + 265/40R17 rear Best-rated standard on 3 trims · Europe, Japan

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235/50R16 Best-rated optional on 3 trims · Europe, Japan

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Trims sold in 1990: 3
Generation: E31 sold in 2 market versions
Other years: 1990
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All years (1990–2026)

3 trims sold in 1990

Sold in 2 market versions. 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 8 Series E31

1989–1999 3 trims

Europe

2 trims

8 Series 850Ci +1 variant 295 hp · 5.0L M70B50 V12 235/45R17 93Z / 265/40R17 96Z 2 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 850i

Generation: E31 · 1989–1999
Market: Europe
Power: 295 hp
Engine: 5.0L M70B50 V12, Petrol
Center bore: 72.5 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

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Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
Front235/45R17 93Z	Rim 17x8 ET10 ~~5x120~~	36 psi
Rear265/40R17 96Z	Rim 17x9 ET19 ~~5x120~~	36 psi
235/50R16 93Z	Rim 16x7.5 ET15 ~~5x120~~	36 psi

Japan

1 trim

8 Series 850i (E-E50) 296 hp · 5012 V12 235/45R17 93Z / 265/40R17 96Z 2 fitments

Generation: E31 · 1989–1999
Market: Japan
Power: 296 hp
Engine: 5012 V12, Petrol
Center bore: 72.5 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 235/45R17 Check price on Amazon · 265/40R17 Wheels 17x8 ET10 · 5x120 · 72.5 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
Front235/45R17 93Z	Rim 17x8 ET10 ~~5x120~~	36 psi
Rear265/40R17 96Z	Rim 17x9 ET19 ~~5x120~~	36 psi
235/50R16 93Z	Rim 16x7.5 ET15 ~~5x120~~	36 psi

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 1990: 3
Generation: E31 sold in 2 market versions
Other years: 1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
All years (1990–2026)

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