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2001 BMW X5 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 2001 trim.

Tires for the 2001 BMW X5

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

  1. 235/65R17 Best-rated standard on 4 trims · optional on 5 · Europe, Japan, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 235/65R17
  2. 255/50R19 front + 285/45R19 rear Best-rated standard on 3 trims · USA, Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 255/50R19 front Check price on Amazon · 285/45R19 rear
  3. 255/55R18 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 8 · Europe, Japan, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 255/55R18

Also listed: 275/40R20 255/50R19 275/40R20 + 315/35R20

Best tires for the 2001 BMW X5

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Trims sold in 2001
9
Generation
I (E53) sold in 3 market versions
Best tires for the 2001 BMW X5

9 trims sold in 2001

Sold in 3 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 X5 I (E53)

1999–2003 9 trims

Europe

4 trims
X5 3.0d 181 hp · M57D30 I6 · Diesel 255/50R19 103V / 285/45R19 107V 4 fitments
Generation
E53 · 1999–2003
Market
Europe
Power
181 hp
Engine
M57D30 I6, Diesel
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 255/50R19 Check price on Amazon · 285/45R19 Wheels 19x9 ET48 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front255/50R19 103VRim 19x9 ET48 5x12032 psi
Rear285/45R19 107VRim 19x10 ET45 5x12032 psi
Front275/40R20 102WRim 20x9.5 ET45 5x12032 psi
Rear315/35R20 106WRim 20x10.5 ET30 5x12032 psi
235/65R17 104HRim 17x7.5 ET40 5x12032 psi
255/55R18 105HRim 18x8.5 ET48 5x12032 psi

How to read 103V: 103 is the load index (up to 1,929 lb / 875 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET48 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

X5 3.0i +1 variant 228 hp · 3.0L M54B30 I6 235/65R17 104H 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 4.4i

Generation
E53 · 1999–2003
Market
Europe
Power
228 hp
Engine
3.0L M54B30 I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/65R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET40 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/65R17 104HRim 17x7.5 ET40 5x12032 psi
255/55R18 105HRim 18x8.5 ET48 5x12032 psi
255/50R19 103VRim 19x10 ET45 5x12032 psi
275/40R20 102WRim 20x10.5 ET30 5x12032 psi

How to read 104H: 104 is the load index (up to 1,984 lb / 900 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

X5 4.6is 342 hp · 4.6L M62B46 V8 235/65R17 104H 5 fitments
Generation
E53 · 1999–2003
Market
Europe
Power
342 hp
Engine
4.6L M62B46 V8, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/65R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET40 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/65R17 104HRim 17x7.5 ET40 5x12032 psi
255/55R18 105HRim 18x8 ET40 5x12032 psi
255/55R18 105HRim 18x8.5 ET48 5x12032 psi
255/50R19 103VRim 19x10 ET45 5x12032 psi
275/40R20 102WRim 20x10.5 ET30 5x12032 psi

How to read 104H: 104 is the load index (up to 1,984 lb / 900 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Japan

3 trims
X5 3.0i (GH-FA30) 228 hp · 306S I6 235/65R17 104H 4 fitments
Generation
E53 · 1999–2003
Market
Japan
Power
228 hp
Engine
306S I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/65R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET40 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/65R17 104HRim 17x7.5 ET40 5x12032 psi
255/55R18 105HRim 18x8.5 ET48 5x12032 psi
255/50R19 103VRim 19x10 ET45 5x12032 psi
275/40R20 102WRim 20x10.5 ET30 5x12032 psi

How to read 104H: 104 is the load index (up to 1,984 lb / 900 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

X5 4.4i (GH-FB44) 282 hp · M62B44 V8 255/55R18 105H 4 fitments
Generation
E53 · 1999–2003
Market
Japan
Power
282 hp
Engine
M62B44 V8, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 255/55R18 Wheels 18x8.5 ET48 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
255/55R18 105HRim 18x8.5 ET48 5x12032 psi
235/65R17 104HRim 17x7.5 ET40 5x12032 psi
255/50R19 103VRim 19x10 ET45 5x12032 psi
275/40R20 102WRim 20x10.5 ET30 5x12032 psi

How to read 105H: 105 is the load index (up to 2,039 lb / 925 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET48 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

X5 4.6is (GH-FB46) 342 hp · M62B46 V8 275/40R20 102W 5 fitments
Generation
E53 · 1999–2003
Market
Japan
Power
342 hp
Engine
M62B46 V8, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 275/40R20 Wheels 20x10.5 ET30 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
275/40R20 102WRim 20x10.5 ET30 5x12032 psi
235/65R17 104HRim 17x7.5 ET40 5x12032 psi
255/55R18 105HRim 18x8 ET40 5x12032 psi
255/55R18 105HRim 18x8.5 ET48 5x12032 psi
255/50R19 103VRim 19x10 ET45 5x12032 psi

How to read 102W: 102 is the load index (up to 1,874 lb / 850 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET30 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

2 trims
X5 3.0i 225 hp · 3.0L M54B30 I6 255/50R19 103V / 285/45R19 107V 4 fitments
Generation
E53 · 1999–2003
Market
USA
Power
225 hp
Engine
3.0L M54B30 I6, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 255/50R19 Check price on Amazon · 285/45R19 Wheels 19x9 ET48 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front255/50R19 103VRim 19x9 ET48 5x12032 psi
Rear285/45R19 107VRim 19x10 ET45 5x12032 psi
Front275/40R20 102WRim 20x9.5 ET45 5x12032 psi
Rear315/35R20 106WRim 20x10.5 ET30 5x12032 psi
235/65R17 104HRim 17x7.5 ET40 5x12032 psi
255/55R18 105HRim 18x8.5 ET48 5x12032 psi

How to read 103V: 103 is the load index (up to 1,929 lb / 875 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET48 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

X5 4.4i 282 hp · 4.4L M62B44 V8 255/50R19 103V / 285/45R19 107V 4 fitments
Generation
E53 · 1999–2003
Market
USA
Power
282 hp
Engine
4.4L M62B44 V8, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 255/50R19 Check price on Amazon · 285/45R19 Wheels 19x9 ET48 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front255/50R19 103VRim 19x9 ET48 5x12032 psi
Rear285/45R19 107VRim 19x10 ET45 5x12032 psi
Front275/40R20 102WRim 20x9.5 ET45 5x12032 psi
Rear315/35R20 106WRim 20x10.5 ET30 5x12032 psi
255/55R18 105HRim 18x8.5 ET48 5x12032 psi
235/65R17 104HRim 17x7.5 ET40 5x12032 psi

How to read 103V: 103 is the load index (up to 1,929 lb / 875 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET48 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 2001
9
Generation
I (E53) sold in 3 market versions
Other years
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