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2012 BMW X5 M tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 2012 trim.

Tires for the 2012 BMW X5 M

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

  1. 275/40R20 front + 315/35R20 rear Best-rated standard on 2 trims · USA, Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 275/40R20 front Check price on Amazon · 315/35R20 rear
  2. 275/40R20 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 275/40R20
  3. 255/50R19 Best-rated optional on 3 trims · USA, Europe, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 255/50R19

Also listed: 285/35R21 + 325/30R21 285/35R21

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Trims sold in 2012
3
Generation
E70 sold in 3 market versions

3 trims sold in 2012

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

BMW X5 M E70

2009–2013 3 trims

Europe

1 trim
X5 M X5 M 547 hp · 4.4L S63B44A V8 275/40R20 106Y / 315/35R20 110Y 4 fitments
Generation
E70 · 2009–2013
Market
Europe
Power
547 hp
Engine
4.4L S63B44A V8, Petrol
Center bore
74.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 275/40R20 Check price on Amazon · 315/35R20 Wheels 20x10 ET40 · 5x120 · 74.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front275/40R20 106YRim 20x10 ET40 5x12035 psi
Rear315/35R20 110YRim 20x11 ET35 5x12035 psi
Front255/50R19 107VRim 19x9 ET37 5x12035 psi
Rear255/50R19 107VRim 19x9 ET18 5x12038 psi
Front275/40R20 106VRim 20x10 ET40 5x12035 psi
Rear315/35R20 110VRim 20x11 ET35 5x12035 psi
Front285/35R21 105YRim 21x10 ET40 5x12035 psi
Rear325/30R21 108YRim 21x11.5 ET38 5x12038 psi

How to read 106Y: 106 is the load index (up to 2,094 lb / 950 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

Japan

1 trim
X5 M X5 M (ABA-GY44) 547 hp · S63B44A V8 275/40R20 106Y 3 fitments
Generation
E70 · 2009–2013
Market
Japan
Power
547 hp
Engine
S63B44A V8, Petrol
Center bore
74.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 275/40R20 Wheels 20x11 ET35 · 5x120 · 74.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
275/40R20 106YRim 20x11 ET35 5x12035 psi
255/50R19 107VRim 19x9 ET18 5x12035 psi
285/35R21 105YRim 21x11.5 ET38 5x12035 psi

How to read 106Y: 106 is the load index (up to 2,094 lb / 950 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET35 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

1 trim
X5 M X5 M 555 hp · 4.4L S63B44A V8 275/40R20 106Y / 315/35R20 110Y 3 fitments
Generation
E70 · 2009–2013
Market
USA
Power
555 hp
Engine
4.4L S63B44A V8, Petrol
Center bore
74.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 275/40R20 Check price on Amazon · 315/35R20 Wheels 20x10 ET40 · 5x120 · 74.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front275/40R20 106YRim 20x10 ET40 5x12035 psi
Rear315/35R20 110YRim 20x11 ET35 5x12035 psi
Front255/50R19 107VRim 19x9 ET37 5x12035 psi
Rear255/50R19 107VRim 19x9 ET18 5x12038 psi
Front285/35R21 105YRim 21x10 ET40 5x12035 psi
Rear325/30R21 108YRim 21x11.5 ET38 5x12038 psi

How to read 106Y: 106 is the load index (up to 2,094 lb / 950 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

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.
Trims sold in 2012
3
Generation
E70 sold in 3 market versions
Other years
All years (2009–2026)

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