tirewheelguide

2001 BMW Z8 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 2001 trim.

Tires for the 2001 BMW Z8

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

  1. 245/45R18 front + 275/40R18 rear Best-rated standard on 2 trims · USA, Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 245/45R18 front Check price on Amazon · 275/40R18 rear
  2. 245/45R18 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 2 · USA, Europe, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 245/45R18

TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.

Trims sold in 2001
3
Generation
E52 sold in 3 market versions

3 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.

BMW Z8 E52

2000–2003 3 trims

Europe

1 trim
Z8 4.9i 394 hp · 4.9L S62B50 V8 245/45R18 96W / 275/40R18 99W 2 fitments
Generation
E52 · 2000–2003
Market
Europe
Power
394 hp
Engine
4.9L S62B50 V8, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/45R18 Check price on Amazon · 275/40R18 Wheels 18x8 ET20 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front245/45R18 96WRim 18x8 ET20 5x12035 psi
Rear275/40R18 99WRim 18x9 ET22 5x12035 psi
245/45R18 96HRim 18x8 ET20 5x12035 psi

How to read 96W: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET20 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
Z8 4.9i (GH-EJ50) 394 hp · 508S V8 245/45R18 96W 2 fitments
Generation
E52 · 2000–2003
Market
Japan
Power
394 hp
Engine
508S V8, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/45R18 Wheels 18x9 ET22 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/45R18 96WRim 18x9 ET22 5x12035 psi
245/45R18 96HRim 18x8 ET20 5x12041 psi

How to read 96W: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET22 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

1 trim
Z8 4.9i 394 hp · S62B50 V8 245/45R18 96W / 275/40R18 99W 2 fitments
Generation
E52 · 2000–2003
Market
USA
Power
394 hp
Engine
S62B50 V8, Petrol
Center bore
72.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/45R18 Check price on Amazon · 275/40R18 Wheels 18x8 ET20 · 5x120 · 72.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front245/45R18 96WRim 18x8 ET20 5x12035 psi
Rear275/40R18 99WRim 18x9 ET22 5x12035 psi
245/45R18 96HRim 18x8 ET20 5x12035 psi

How to read 96W: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET20 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
3
Generation
E52 sold in 3 market versions
Other years
All years (2000–2003)

Considering a different size?

Compare your current tire size with the one you want: diameter change, ground clearance and speedometer error.

Open the size calculator

Guides worth reading first

All articles
Basics

How to read a tire sidewall

Reading a tire sidewall is easy. Find out what the size, load index, speed rating and date code mean.

Continue reading
Guide

Everything you need to know about tire tread depth

Tire tread depth is an important factor in keeping your vehicle safe — how to measure it and when to replace.

Continue reading
Gear

Best supercapacitor jump starter review

We tested seven supercapacitor jump starters to find the ones worth buying.

Continue reading