1973 BMW E9 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 1973 trim.

Tires for the 1973 BMW E9

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

195/70R14 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · USA, Europe

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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.

1968–1975 3 trims

2 trims

E9 3.0 CS +1 variant 180 hp · 3.0 L M30 I6 Petrol 3.0 L M30 I6 195/70VR14 1 fitment

Same tires and wheels on: 3.0 CSi

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Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
OE	195/70VR14	Rim 14x6 5x120	29 psi

1 trim

E9 3.0 CSL 200 hp · 3.0 L M30 I6 Petrol 3.0 L M30 I6 195/70VR14 1 fitment

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Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
OE	195/70VR14	Rim 14x7 5x120	29 psi

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.