1997 BMW 8 Series tire and wheel sizes

Find out what wheels and tires fit the 1997 BMW 8 Series

Check the tables below to get all tire sizes, wheel sizes, bolt patterns (PCD), rims offset, and tire pressure.

The 1997 BMW 8 Series tire sizes are 235/50ZR16, 235/45ZR17, 265/40ZR17.

The 1997 BMW 8 Series bolt pattern is 5x120. For more info check the size tables below.

Vehicle generations

E31 1989 - 1999

BMW 8 Series E31 1989 - 1999

8 Series 840Ci8 Series 850Ci8 Series 840Ci8 Series 850Ci8 Series 840Ci (E-E40)

1997 BMW 8 Series 840Ci

Generation: E31 1989 - 1999

USA Market model

Power: 282 hp

Engine: 4.0L, M60B40, V8 , Petrol

Center Bore (DIA): 72.5 mm

PCD: 5x120

Thread Size: M12 x 1.5

Tire size Rim size and Bolt pattern Tire Pressure
Front 235/45 ZR17 93Z
Rear 265/40 ZR17 96Z
17x8 ET10 5x120
17x9 ET19 5x120
2.5 bar / 36 psi
2.5 bar / 36 psi
235/50 ZR16 93Z
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16x7.5 ET15 5x120
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2.5 bar / 36 psi

1997 BMW 8 Series 850Ci

Generation: E31 1989 - 1999

USA Market model

Power: 322 hp

Engine: 5.4L, M73B54, V12 , Petrol

Center Bore (DIA): 72.5 mm

PCD: 5x120

Thread Size: M12 x 1.5

Tire size Rim size and Bolt pattern Tire Pressure
Front 235/45 ZR17 93Z
Rear 265/40 ZR17 96Z
17x8 ET10 5x120
17x9 ET19 5x120
2.5 bar / 36 psi
2.5 bar / 36 psi
235/50 ZR16 93Z
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16x7.5 ET15 5x120
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2.5 bar / 36 psi

1997 BMW 8 Series 840Ci

Generation: E31 1989 - 1999

European Market model

Power: 282 hp

Engine: 4.0L, M62B44, V8 , Petrol

Center Bore (DIA): 72.5 mm

PCD: 5x120

Thread Size: M12 x 1.5

Tire size Rim size and Bolt pattern Tire Pressure
Front 235/45 ZR17 93Z
Rear 265/40 ZR17 96Z
17x8 ET10 5x120
17x9 ET19 5x120
2.5 bar / 36 psi
2.5 bar / 36 psi
235/50 ZR16 93Z
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16x7.5 ET15 5x120
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2.5 bar / 36 psi

1997 BMW 8 Series 850Ci

Generation: E31 1989 - 1999

European Market model

Power: 322 hp

Engine: 5.4L, M73B54, V12 , Petrol

Center Bore (DIA): 72.5 mm

PCD: 5x120

Thread Size: M12 x 1.5

Tire size Rim size and Bolt pattern Tire Pressure
235/50 ZR16 93Z
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16x7.5 ET15 5x120
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2.5 bar / 36 psi
235/45 ZR17 93Z
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17x9 ET19 5x120
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Front: 2.7 bar / 2.9 psi
Rear: 39 bar / 42 psi

1997 BMW 8 Series 840Ci (E-E40)

Generation: E31 1989 - 1999

Japanese Domestic Market model

Power: 282 hp

Engine: 448S, V8 , Petrol

Center Bore (DIA): 72.5 mm

PCD: 5x120

Thread Size: M12 x 1.5

Tire size Rim size and Bolt pattern Tire Pressure
235/45 ZR17 93Z
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17x9 ET19 5x120
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Front: 2.7 bar / 2.9 psi
Rear: 39 bar / 42 psi
235/50 ZR16 93Z
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16x7.5 ET15 5x120
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2.5 bar / 36 psi

Other BMW 8 Series production years

199019911992199319941995199619971998199920182019202020212022

Additional info:

Cars with 5x120 bolt pattern


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