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2009 BMW X6 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 2009 trim.

Tires for the 2009 BMW X6

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

  1. 255/50R19 Best-rated standard on 8 trims · optional on 1 · Europe, USA, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 255/50R19
  2. 275/40R20 front + 315/35R20 rear Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 2 · USA, Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 275/40R20 front Check price on Amazon · 315/35R20 rear
  3. 275/40R20 Best-rated optional on 6 trims · Europe, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 275/40R20

Also listed: 285/35R21 255/50R19 + 285/45R19 285/35R21 + 325/30R21

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Trims sold in 2009
9
Generation
I (E71) sold in 3 market versions

9 trims sold in 2009

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 X6 I (E71)

2008–2012 9 trims

Europe

5 trims
X6 ActiveHybrid X6 479 hp · 4.4L N63B44A V8 · Hybrid 275/40R20 106W / 315/35R20 110W 6 fitments
Generation
E71 · 2008–2012
Market
Europe
Power
479 hp
Engine
4.4L N63B44A V8, Hybrid
Center bore
front axis 74.1 mm rear axis 72.6 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 · 74.172.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front275/40R20 106WRim 20x10 ET40 5x12032 psi
Rear315/35R20 110WRim 20x11 ET37 5x12032 psi
Front255/50R19 107VRim 19x9 ET48 5x12032 psi
Rear255/50R19 107VRim 19x9 ET18 5x12035 psi
Front255/50R19 107VRim 19x9 ET48 5x12032 psi
Rear285/45R19 111VRim 19x10 ET21 5x12032 psi
Front255/50R19 107HRim 19x9 ET48 5x12032 psi
Rear255/50R19 107HRim 19x9 ET18 5x12035 psi
Front275/40R20 106VRim 20x10 ET40 5x12032 psi
Rear315/35R20 110VRim 20x11 ET37 5x12032 psi
Front285/35R21 105WRim 21x10 ET40 5x12032 psi
Rear325/30R21 108WRim 21x11.5 ET38 5x12033 psi

How to read 106W: 106 is the load index (up to 2,094 lb / 950 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 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.

X6 xDrive30d +3 variants 232 hp · M57D30 I6 · Diesel 255/50R19 107V 6 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: xDrive35d, xDrive35i, xDrive50i

Generation
E71 · 2008–2012
Market
Europe
Power
232 hp
Engine
M57D30 I6, Diesel
Center bore
front axis 74.1 mm rear axis 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 255/50R19 Wheels 19x9 ET18 · 5x120 · 74.172.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
255/50R19 107VRim 19x9 ET18 5x12032 psi
255/50R19 107VRim 19x10 ET21 5x12032 psi
255/50R19 107HRim 19x9 ET18 5x12032 psi
275/40R20 106WRim 20x11 ET37 5x12032 psi
275/40R20 106VRim 20x11 ET37 5x12032 psi
285/35R21 105WRim 21x11.5 ET38 5x12032 psi

How to read 107V: 107 is the load index (up to 2,150 lb / 975 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET18 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Japan

2 trims
X6 xDrive35i (ABA-FG30) +1 variant 302 hp · N54B30A I6 255/50R19 107V 6 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: xDrive50i (ABA-FG44)

Generation
E71 · 2008–2012
Market
Japan
Power
302 hp
Engine
N54B30A I6, Petrol
Center bore
front axis 74.1 mm rear axis 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 255/50R19 Wheels 19x10 ET21 · 5x120 · 74.172.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
255/50R19 107VRim 19x10 ET21 5x12032 psi
255/50R19 107VRim 19x9 ET18 5x12032 psi
255/50R19 107HRim 19x9 ET18 5x12032 psi
275/40R20 106WRim 20x11 ET37 5x12032 psi
275/40R20 106VRim 20x11 ET37 5x12032 psi
285/35R21 105WRim 21x11.5 ET38 5x12032 psi

How to read 107V: 107 is the load index (up to 2,150 lb / 975 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET21 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

2 trims
X6 xDrive35i +1 variant 300 hp · 3.0L N54B30 I6 255/50R19 107V / 255/50R19 107V 6 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: xDrive50i

Generation
E71 · 2008–2012
Market
USA
Power
300 hp
Engine
3.0L N54B30 I6, Petrol
Center bore
front axis 74.1 mm rear axis 72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 255/50R19 Check price on Amazon · 255/50R19 Wheels 19x9 ET48 · 5x120 · 74.172.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front255/50R19 107VRim 19x9 ET48 5x12032 psi
Rear255/50R19 107VRim 19x9 ET18 5x12035 psi
Front255/50R19 107VRim 19x9 ET48 5x12032 psi
Rear285/45R19 111VRim 19x10 ET21 5x12032 psi
Front255/50R19 107HRim 19x9 ET48 5x12032 psi
Rear255/50R19 107HRim 19x9 ET18 5x12035 psi
Front275/40R20 106WRim 20x10 ET40 5x12032 psi
Rear315/35R20 110WRim 20x11 ET37 5x12032 psi
Front275/40R20 106VRim 20x10 ET40 5x12032 psi
Rear315/35R20 110VRim 20x11 ET37 5x12032 psi
Front285/35R21 105WRim 21x10 ET40 5x12032 psi
Rear325/30R21 108WRim 21x11.5 ET38 5x12033 psi

How to read 107V: 107 is the load index (up to 2,150 lb / 975 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 2009
9
Generation
I (E71) sold in 3 market versions
Other years
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