2022 BMW X1 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 2022 trim.

Tires for the 2022 BMW X1

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

225/55R17 Best-rated standard on 24 trims · optional on 4 · Europe, USA, Mexico, Japan, Latin America

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205/65R17 Best-rated standard on 9 trims · optional on 1 · Latin America, Mexico, Southeast Asia, Europe

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225/50R18 Best-rated standard on 4 trims · optional on 24 · Europe, USA, Mexico, Japan, Latin America

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Also listed: 225/55R18 205/60R17 225/45R19 225/40R20 205/55R18 205/60R18 245/45R19 245/40R20

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Trims sold in 2022: 38
Generations: III (U11, U12)II (F48, F49) sold in 6 market versions
Other years: 2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
All years (2009–2026)

38 trims sold in 2022

Sold in 6 market versions with different tire sizes. 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 X1 III (U11, U12)

2022–2027 10 trims

Latin America

6 trims

X1 sDrive18d (SUV, 5d (U11)) +5 variants xLine · 148 hp · 2.0 L B47C20B I4 Diesel 2.0 L B47C20B I4 · Diesel 205/65R17 8 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: sDrive20i (SUV, 5d (U11)), xDrive20d (SUV, 5d (U11)), xDrive23d (SUV, 5d (U11)), xDrive23i (SUV, 5d (U11)), xDrive30e (SUV, 5d (U11))

Generation: U11/U12 · 2022–2027
Market: Latin America
Trim levels: xLine
Power: 148 hp
Engine: 2.0 L B47C20B I4 Diesel 2.0 L B47C20B I4, Diesel
Center bore: 66.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x112
Thread: M14 x 1.25

Check price on Amazon · 205/65R17 Wheels 17x7 ET41 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
OE	205/65R17	Rim 17x7 ET41 5x112	–
Alt	205/65R17	Rim 17x7 ET41 5x112	–
Alt	205/60R18	Rim 18x6.5 ET41 5x112	–
Alt	225/55R18	Rim 18x7.5 ET50 5x112	–
Alt	225/55R18	Rim 18x7.5 ET50 5x112	–
Alt	245/45R19	Rim 19x8 ET46 5x112	–
Alt	245/45R19	Rim 19x8 ET46 5x112	–
Alt	245/40R20	Rim 20x8 ET46 5x112	–

Mexico

2 trims

X1 sDrive18i (SUV, 5d (U11)) 154 hp · 1.5 L B38A15P I3 Petrol 1.5 L B38A15P I3 225/55R18 8 fitments

Generation: U11/U12 · 2022–2027
Market: Mexico
Power: 154 hp
Engine: 1.5 L B38A15P I3 Petrol 1.5 L B38A15P I3, Petrol
Center bore: 66.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x112
Thread: M14 x 1.25

Check price on Amazon · 225/55R18 Wheels 18x7.5 ET50 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
OE	225/55R18	Rim 18x7.5 ET50 5x112	–
Alt	205/65R17	Rim 17x7 ET41 5x112	–
Alt	205/65R17	Rim 17x7 ET41 5x112	–
Alt	205/60R18	Rim 18x6.5 ET41 5x112	–
Alt	225/55R18	Rim 18x7.5 ET50 5x112	–
Alt	245/45R19	Rim 19x8 ET46 5x112	–
Alt	245/45R19	Rim 19x8 ET46 5x112	–
Alt	245/40R20	Rim 20x8 ET46 5x112	–

X1 xDrive25e (SUV, 5d (U11)) 241 hp · 1.5 L B38A15P I3 Hybrid 1.5 L B38A15P I3 · Hybrid 205/65R17 8 fitments

Generation: U11/U12 · 2022–2027
Market: Mexico
Power: 241 hp
Engine: 1.5 L B38A15P I3 Hybrid 1.5 L B38A15P I3, Hybrid
Center bore: 66.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x112
Thread: M14 x 1.25

Check price on Amazon · 205/65R17 Wheels 17x7 ET41 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
OE	205/65R17	Rim 17x7 ET41 5x112	–
Alt	205/65R17	Rim 17x7 ET41 5x112	–
Alt	205/60R18	Rim 18x6.5 ET41 5x112	–
Alt	225/55R18	Rim 18x7.5 ET50 5x112	–
Alt	225/55R18	Rim 18x7.5 ET50 5x112	–
Alt	245/45R19	Rim 19x8 ET46 5x112	–
Alt	245/45R19	Rim 19x8 ET46 5x112	–
Alt	245/40R20	Rim 20x8 ET46 5x112	–

Europe

1 trim

X1 sDrive18i (SUV, 5d (U11)) 134 hp · 1.5 L B38A15P I3 Petrol 1.5 L B38A15P I3 205/65R17 8 fitments

Generation: U11/U12 · 2022–2027
Market: Europe
Power: 134 hp
Engine: 1.5 L B38A15P I3 Petrol 1.5 L B38A15P I3, Petrol
Center bore: 66.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x112
Thread: M14 x 1.25

Check price on Amazon · 205/65R17 Wheels 17x7 ET41 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
OE	205/65R17	Rim 17x7 ET41 5x112	–
Alt	205/65R17	Rim 17x7 ET41 5x112	–
Alt	205/60R18	Rim 18x6.5 ET41 5x112	–
Alt	225/55R18	Rim 18x7.5 ET50 5x112	–
Alt	225/55R18	Rim 18x7.5 ET50 5x112	–
Alt	245/45R19	Rim 19x8 ET46 5x112	–
Alt	245/45R19	Rim 19x8 ET46 5x112	–
Alt	245/40R20	Rim 20x8 ET46 5x112	–

Southeast Asia

1 trim

X1 sDrive16i (SUV, 5d (U11)) 121 hp · 1.5 L B38A15P I3 Petrol 1.5 L B38A15P I3 205/65R17 8 fitments

Generation: U11/U12 · 2022–2027
Market: Southeast Asia
Power: 121 hp
Engine: 1.5 L B38A15P I3 Petrol 1.5 L B38A15P I3, Petrol
Center bore: 66.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x112
Thread: M14 x 1.25

Check price on Amazon · 205/65R17 Wheels 17x7 ET41 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
OE	205/65R17	Rim 17x7 ET41 5x112	–
Alt	205/65R17	Rim 17x7 ET41 5x112	–
Alt	205/60R18	Rim 18x6.5 ET41 5x112	–
Alt	225/55R18	Rim 18x7.5 ET50 5x112	–
Alt	225/55R18	Rim 18x7.5 ET50 5x112	–
Alt	245/45R19	Rim 19x8 ET46 5x112	–
Alt	245/45R19	Rim 19x8 ET46 5x112	–
Alt	245/40R20	Rim 20x8 ET46 5x112	–

BMW X1 II (F48, F49)

2019–2023 28 trims

Europe

18 trims

X1 sDrive18d +1 variant 148 hp · 2.0L B47C20 I4 · Diesel 225/55R17 97W 11 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: xDrive18d

Generation: F48 Facelift · 2019–2023
Market: Europe
Power: 148 hp
Engine: 2.0L B47C20 I4, Diesel
Center bore: 66.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x112
Thread: M14 x 1.25

Check price on Amazon · 225/55R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET52 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/55R17 97W	Rim 17x7.5 ET52 5x112	32 psi
205/60R17 93H	Rim 17x6.5 ET39 5x112	36 psi
225/55R17 97H	Rim 17x7.5 ET52 5x112	32 psi
225/55R17 97W	Rim 17x7.5 ET52 5x112	32 psi
205/55R18 96H	Rim 18x6.5 ET41 5x112	32 psi
225/50R18 95W	Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112	32 psi
225/50R18 95H	Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112	32 psi
225/50R18 99W	Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112	32 psi
225/45R19 96W	Rim 19x8 ET47 5x112	36 psi
225/45R19 96W	Rim 19x8 ET47 5x112	32 psi
225/40R20 94Y	Rim 20x8 ET50 5x112	32 psi

How to read 97W: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET52 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Check a new wheel against the factory 17x7.5 ET52 in the offset and backspacing calculator.

X1 sDrive18d (SUV, 5d (F48)) +1 variant Advantage, Sport Line, xLine, M Sport +2 · 148 hp · 2.0 L B47C20 I4 Diesel 2.0 L B47C20 I4 · Diesel 225/55R17 11 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: xDrive18d (SUV, 5d (F48))

Generation: F48 Facelift · 2019–2023
Market: Europe
Trim levels: Advantage, Sport Line, xLine, M Sport, Base, Advantage Plus
Power: 148 hp
Engine: 2.0 L B47C20 I4 Diesel 2.0 L B47C20 I4, Diesel
Center bore: 66.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x112
Thread: M14 x 1.25

Check price on Amazon · 225/55R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET52 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
OE	225/55R17	Rim 17x7.5 ET52 5x112	32 psi
Alt	205/60R17	Rim 17x6.5 ET39 5x112	36 psi
Alt	225/55R17	Rim 17x7.5 ET52 5x112	32 psi
Alt	225/55R17	Rim 17x7.5 ET52 5x112	32 psi
Alt	205/55R18	Rim 18x6.5 ET41 5x112	–
Alt	225/50R18	Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112	32 psi
Alt	225/50R18	Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112	32 psi
Alt	225/50R18	Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112	32 psi
Alt	225/45R19	Rim 19x8 ET47 5x112	36 psi
Alt	225/45R19	Rim 19x8 ET47 5x112	32 psi
Alt	225/40R20	Rim 20x8 ET50 5x112	–

X1 sDrive18i +6 variants 134 hp · 1.5L B38A15 I3 225/55R17 97W 11 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: sDrive20d, sDrive20i, xDrive20d, xDrive20i, xDrive25d, xDrive25e

Generation: F48 Facelift · 2019–2023
Market: Europe
Power: 134 hp
Engine: 1.5L B38A15 I3, Petrol
Center bore: 66.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x112
Thread: M14 x 1.25

Check price on Amazon · 225/55R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET52 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/55R17 97W	Rim 17x7.5 ET52 5x112	32 psi
205/60R17 93H	Rim 17x6.5 ET39 5x112	36 psi
225/55R17 97H	Rim 17x7.5 ET52 5x112	32 psi
225/55R17 97W	Rim 17x7.5 ET52 5x112	32 psi
205/55R18 96H	Rim 18x6.5 ET41 5x112	32 psi
225/50R18 95W	Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112	32 psi
225/50R18 95H	Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112	32 psi
225/50R18 99W	Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112	32 psi
225/45R19 96W	Rim 19x8 ET47 5x112	36 psi
225/45R19 96W	Rim 19x8 ET47 5x112	32 psi
225/40R20 94Y	Rim 20x8 ET50 5x112	36 psi

X1 sDrive18i (SUV, 5d (F48)) +6 variants Advantage, Sport Line, xLine, M Sport · 134 hp · 1.5 L B38A15 I3 Petrol 1.5 L B38A15 I3 225/55R17 11 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: sDrive20d (SUV, 5d (F48)), sDrive20i (SUV, 5d (F48)), xDrive20d (SUV, 5d (F48)), xDrive20i (SUV, 5d (F48)), xDrive25d (SUV, 5d (F48)), xDrive25e (SUV, 5d (F48))

Generation: F48 Facelift · 2019–2023
Market: Europe
Trim levels: Advantage, Sport Line, xLine, M Sport
Power: 134 hp
Engine: 1.5 L B38A15 I3 Petrol 1.5 L B38A15 I3, Petrol
Center bore: 66.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x112
Thread: M14 x 1.25

Check price on Amazon · 225/55R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET52 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
OE	225/55R17	Rim 17x7.5 ET52 5x112	32 psi
Alt	205/60R17	Rim 17x6.5 ET39 5x112	36 psi
Alt	225/55R17	Rim 17x7.5 ET52 5x112	32 psi
Alt	225/55R17	Rim 17x7.5 ET52 5x112	32 psi
Alt	205/55R18	Rim 18x6.5 ET41 5x112	–
Alt	225/50R18	Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112	32 psi
Alt	225/50R18	Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112	32 psi
Alt	225/50R18	Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112	32 psi
Alt	225/45R19	Rim 19x8 ET47 5x112	36 psi
Alt	225/45R19	Rim 19x8 ET47 5x112	32 psi
Alt	225/40R20	Rim 20x8 ET50 5x112	36 psi

USA

4 trims

X1 sDrive28i +1 variant 228 hp · 2.0L B46A20 I4 225/50R18 95W 11 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: xDrive28i

Generation: F48 Facelift · 2019–2023
Market: USA
Power: 228 hp
Engine: 2.0L B46A20 I4, Petrol
Center bore: 66.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x112
Thread: M14 x 1.25

Check price on Amazon · 225/50R18 Wheels 18x7.5 ET51 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/50R18 95W	Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112	32 psi
205/60R17 93H	Rim 17x6.5 ET39 5x112	36 psi
225/55R17 97W	Rim 17x7.5 ET52 5x112	32 psi
225/55R17 97H	Rim 17x7.5 ET52 5x112	32 psi
225/55R17 97W	Rim 17x7.5 ET52 5x112	32 psi
205/55R18 96H	Rim 18x6.5 ET41 5x112	32 psi
225/50R18 95H	Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112	32 psi
225/50R18 99W	Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112	32 psi
225/45R19 96W	Rim 19x8 ET47 5x112	36 psi
225/45R19 96W	Rim 19x8 ET47 5x112	32 psi
225/40R20 94Y	Rim 20x8 ET50 5x112	36 psi

How to read 95W: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET51 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

X1 sDrive28i (SUV, 5d (F48)) 228 hp · 2.0 L B46A20 I4 Petrol 2.0 L B46A20 I4 225/50R18 11 fitments

Generation: F48 Facelift · 2019–2023
Market: USA
Power: 228 hp
Engine: 2.0 L B46A20 I4 Petrol 2.0 L B46A20 I4, Petrol
Center bore: 66.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x112
Thread: M14 x 1.25

Check price on Amazon · 225/50R18 Wheels 18x7.5 ET51 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
OE	225/50R18	Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112	32 psi
Alt	205/60R17	Rim 17x6.5 ET39 5x112	36 psi
Alt	225/55R17	Rim 17x7.5 ET52 5x112	32 psi
Alt	225/55R17	Rim 17x7.5 ET52 5x112	32 psi
Alt	225/55R17	Rim 17x7.5 ET52 5x112	32 psi
Alt	205/55R18	Rim 18x6.5 ET41 5x112	–
Alt	225/50R18	Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112	32 psi
Alt	225/50R18	Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112	32 psi
Alt	225/45R19	Rim 19x8 ET47 5x112	32 psi
Alt	225/45R19	Rim 19x8 ET47 5x112	36 psi
Alt	225/40R20	Rim 20x8 ET50 5x112	36 psi

X1 xDrive28i (SUV, 5d (F48)) 228 hp · 2.0 L B46A20 I4 Petrol 2.0 L B46A20 I4 225/50R18 11 fitments

Generation: F48 Facelift · 2019–2023
Market: USA
Power: 228 hp
Engine: 2.0 L B46A20 I4 Petrol 2.0 L B46A20 I4, Petrol
Center bore: 66.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x112
Thread: M14 x 1.25

Check price on Amazon · 225/50R18 Wheels 18x7.5 ET51 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
OE	225/50R18	Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112	32 psi
Alt	205/60R17	Rim 17x6.5 ET39 5x112	36 psi
Alt	225/55R17	Rim 17x7.5 ET52 5x112	32 psi
Alt	225/55R17	Rim 17x7.5 ET52 5x112	32 psi
Alt	225/55R17	Rim 17x7.5 ET52 5x112	32 psi
Alt	205/55R18	Rim 18x6.5 ET41 5x112	–
Alt	225/50R18	Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112	32 psi
Alt	225/50R18	Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112	32 psi
Alt	225/45R19	Rim 19x8 ET47 5x112	36 psi
Alt	225/45R19	Rim 19x8 ET47 5x112	32 psi
Alt	225/40R20	Rim 20x8 ET50 5x112	36 psi

Mexico

3 trims

X1 sDrive18i (SUV, 5d (F48)) +2 variants Base, Advantage, SE, Sport Line +2 · 138 hp · 1.5 L B38A15 I3 Petrol 1.5 L B38A15 I3 225/55R17 7 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: sDrive20i (SUV, 5d (F48)), xDrive20i (SUV, 5d (F48))

Generation: F48 Facelift · 2019–2023
Market: Mexico
Trim levels: Base, Advantage, SE, Sport Line, xLine, M Sport
Power: 138 hp
Engine: 1.5 L B38A15 I3 Petrol 1.5 L B38A15 I3, Petrol
Center bore: 66.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x112
Thread: M14 x 1.25

Check price on Amazon · 225/55R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET52 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
OE	225/55R17	Rim 17x7.5 ET52 5x112	32 psi
Alt	205/60R17	Rim 17x6.5 ET39 5x112	36 psi
Alt	225/55R17	Rim 17x7.5 ET52 5x112	32 psi
Alt	225/50R18	Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112	32 psi
Alt	225/50R18	Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112	32 psi
Alt	225/45R19	Rim 19x8 ET47 5x112	36 psi
Alt	225/40R20	Rim 20x8 ET50 5x112	36 psi

Japan

2 trims

X1 sDrive18i 3BA-AA15 (SUV, 5d (F48)) +1 variant Standard, xLine, M Sport · 138 hp · 1.5 L B38A15A I3 Petrol 1.5 L B38A15A I3 225/55R17 7 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: xDrive18d 3DA-AD20 (SUV, 5d (F48))

Generation: F48 Facelift · 2019–2023
Market: Japan
Trim levels: Standard, xLine, M Sport
Power: 138 hp
Engine: 1.5 L B38A15A I3 Petrol 1.5 L B38A15A I3, Petrol
Center bore: 66.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x112
Thread: M14 x 1.25

Check price on Amazon · 225/55R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET52 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
OE	225/55R17	Rim 17x7.5 ET52 5x112	32 psi
OE	225/50R18	Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112	32 psi
Alt	205/60R17	Rim 17x6.5 ET39 5x112	36 psi
Alt	225/55R17	Rim 17x7.5 ET52 5x112	32 psi
Alt	225/50R18	Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112	32 psi
Alt	225/45R19	Rim 19x8 ET47 5x112	36 psi
Alt	225/40R20	Rim 20x8 ET50 5x112	–

Latin America

1 trim

X1 xDrive25i (SUV, 5d (F48)) Advantage, Sport Line, xLine, M Sport · 228 hp · 2.0 L B48A20 I4 Petrol 2.0 L B48A20 I4 225/55R17 7 fitments

Generation: F48 Facelift · 2019–2023
Market: Latin America
Trim levels: Advantage, Sport Line, xLine, M Sport
Power: 228 hp
Engine: 2.0 L B48A20 I4 Petrol 2.0 L B48A20 I4, Petrol
Center bore: 66.6 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x112
Thread: M14 x 1.25

Check price on Amazon · 225/55R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET52 · 5x112 · 66.6 mm on Amazon

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
OE	225/55R17	Rim 17x7.5 ET52 5x112	32 psi
Alt	205/60R17	Rim 17x6.5 ET39 5x112	36 psi
Alt	225/55R17	Rim 17x7.5 ET52 5x112	32 psi
Alt	225/50R18	Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112	32 psi
Alt	225/50R18	Rim 18x7.5 ET51 5x112	32 psi
Alt	225/45R19	Rim 19x8 ET47 5x112	36 psi
Alt	225/40R20	Rim 20x8 ET50 5x112	36 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.

Trims sold in 2022: 38
Generations: III (U11, U12)II (F48, F49) sold in 6 market versions
Other years: 2018
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