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1968 BMW E9 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 1968 trim.

Tires for the 1968 BMW E9

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

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Trims sold in 1968
1
Generation
E9

1 trim sold in 1968

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

What these columns mean
OE fitment
The package fitted at the factory for that trim.
Alternative
A size the car accepts without modification — plus-sizing, winter setups or optional wheels.
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.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 1968
1
Generation
E9
Other years
All years (1968–1975)

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