1991 BMW 8 Series tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 1991 trim.

Tires for the 1991 BMW 8 Series

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

235/50R16 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 2 · Europe, USA, Japan

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235/45R17 front + 265/40R17 rear Best-rated standard on 2 trims · Europe, USA

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235/45R17 Best-rated optional on 2 trims · Europe, Japan

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Sold in 3 market versions with different tire sizes. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

1989–1999 4 trims

2 trims

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

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8 Series 850i 295 hp · M70B50 V12 235/50R16 93Z 2 fitments

Check price on Amazon · 235/50R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET15 · 5x120 · 72.5 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
235/50R16 93Z	Rim 16x7.5 ET15 ~~5x120~~	36 psi
235/45R17 93Z	Rim 17x9 ET19 ~~5x120~~	39 psi

1 trim

8 Series 850i (E-E50) 296 hp · 5012 V12 235/50R16 93Z 2 fitments

Check price on Amazon · 235/50R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET15 · 5x120 · 72.5 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
235/50R16 93Z	Rim 16x7.5 ET15 ~~5x120~~	36 psi
235/45R17 93Z	Rim 17x9 ET19 ~~5x120~~	39 psi

1 trim

8 Series 850i 296 hp · 5.0L M70B50 V12 235/45R17 93Z / 265/40R17 96Z 2 fitments

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

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.