BMW 5 (E60) Wheel Lug Pattern, Offset, and Center Bore Specifications
The BMW 5 (E60), produced between 2003 and 2010, features a specific set of wheel lug patterns crucial for correct wheel fitment. The standard wheel lug pattern is 5×120 mm PCD, which refers to five lug nuts arranged in a 120 mm diameter circle. Proper identification of this pattern ensures compatibility with aftermarket wheels and replacements.\n\nOffset (ET) values for the 5 (E60) generally range from ET20 to ET35 depending on wheel size and style. The offset is the distance between the wheel’s mounting surface and its centerline, affecting wheel positioning within the wheel well. Correct offset helps maintain suspension geometry and handling characteristics.\n\nThe center bore diameter for the BMW 5 (E60) is 72.6 mm, allowing the wheel to sit perfectly on the hub without vibration. Rim sizes typically vary from 16 to 20 inches in diameter, with widths between 7 and 9.5 inches, accommodating diverse tire choices for both comfort and performance.\n\nThis catalog page provides year-based specifications and helps ensure accurate wheel fitment, maintaining safety and performance standards for your BMW 5 (E60). Always verify specific model year data before purchasing wheels or tires.
| Make / model / trim | Year | Tire | Rim width (in) | Rim diam. (in) | Bolt pattern | Offset ET | Bore DIA | Mounting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 5 (E60) 520 d | 2010 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 520 i | 2010 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 523 i | 2010 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 525 d | 2010 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 525 d xDrive | 2010 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 525 i | 2010 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 525 i xDrive | 2010 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 525 xd | 2010 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 525 xi | 2010 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 d | 2010 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 d xDrive | 2010 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 i | 2010 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 i xDrive | 2010 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 xd | 2010 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 xi | 2010 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 535 d | 2010 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 540 i | 2010 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 545 i | 2010 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 550 i | 2010 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) M5 | 2010 | 235/40R18 | 8 | 18 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 520 d | 2009 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 520 i | 2009 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 523 i | 2009 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 525 d | 2009 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 525 d xDrive | 2009 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 525 i | 2009 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 525 i xDrive | 2009 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 525 xd | 2009 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 525 xi | 2009 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 d | 2009 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 d xDrive | 2009 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 i | 2009 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 i xDrive | 2009 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 xd | 2009 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 xi | 2009 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 535 d | 2009 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 540 i | 2009 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 545 i | 2009 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 550 i | 2009 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) M5 | 2009 | 235/40R18 | 8 | 18 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 520 d | 2008 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 520 i | 2008 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 523 i | 2008 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 525 d | 2008 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 525 d xDrive | 2008 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 525 i | 2008 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 525 i xDrive | 2008 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 525 xd | 2008 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 525 xi | 2008 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 d | 2008 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 d xDrive | 2008 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 i | 2008 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 i xDrive | 2008 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 xd | 2008 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 xi | 2008 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 535 d | 2008 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 540 i | 2008 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 545 i | 2008 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 550 i | 2008 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) M5 | 2008 | 235/40R18 | 8 | 18 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 520 d | 2007 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 520 i | 2007 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 523 i | 2007 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 525 d | 2007 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 525 i | 2007 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 525 xd | 2007 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 525 xi | 2007 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 d | 2007 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 i | 2007 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 xd | 2007 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 xi | 2007 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 535 d | 2007 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 540 i | 2007 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 545 i | 2007 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 550 i | 2007 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) M5 | 2007 | 235/40R18 | 8 | 18 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 520 d | 2006 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 520 i | 2006 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 523 i | 2006 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 525 d | 2006 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 525 i | 2006 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 525 xi | 2006 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 d | 2006 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 i | 2006 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 xd | 2006 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 xi | 2006 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 535 d | 2006 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 540 i | 2006 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 545 i | 2006 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 550 i | 2006 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) M5 | 2006 | 235/40R18 | 8 | 18 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 520 d | 2005 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 520 i | 2005 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 523 i | 2005 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 525 d | 2005 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 525 i | 2005 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 525 xi | 2005 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 d | 2005 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 i | 2005 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 xd | 2005 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 xi | 2005 | 225/50R17 | 7.5 | 17 | 5×120 | 43 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 535 d | 2005 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 540 i | 2005 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 545 i | 2005 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 550 i | 2005 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) M5 | 2005 | 235/40R18 | 8 | 18 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 520 i | 2004 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 525 d | 2004 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 525 i | 2004 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 d | 2004 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 i | 2004 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 535 d | 2004 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 545 i | 2004 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) M5 | 2004 | 235/40R18 | 8 | 18 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 520 i | 2003 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 525 i | 2003 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 d | 2003 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 530 i | 2003 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
| BMW 5 (E60) 545 i | 2003 | 225/55R16 | 7 | 16 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M12*1,5 |
FAQ
- What is the standard lug pattern for BMW 5 (E60)?
- The standard lug pattern for the BMW 5 (E60) is 5×120 mm PCD.
- What center bore size fits BMW 5 (E60) wheels?
- The center bore diameter for BMW 5 (E60) wheels is 72.6 mm.
- What range of offsets (ET) is typical for BMW 5 (E60) wheels?
- Typical wheel offsets for BMW 5 (E60) range from ET20 to ET35 depending on wheel size.
Tire size calculatorShow
Compare two tire sizes — diameter, speedometer error, and clearance change.
| Size 1 | Size 2 | Diff | Diff(%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0" | 25.4" | 0.5" | 1.89% |
| Width | 7.7" | 8.5" | 0.8" | 10.26% |
| Circumference | 78.4" | 79.9" | 1.5" | 1.86% |
| Profile height | 5.0" | 4.2" | -0.7" | -15.08% |
| Turnover per mile | 807 | 793 | 14 | -1.73% |
| Clearance | - | - | +0.2" | - |






Speedometer Error
(First wheel OEM size)
| Reading | 20 mph | 30 mph | 40 mph | 50 mph | 60 mph | 70 mph | 80 mph | 90 mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual | 20.4 | 30.5 | 40.7 | 50.9 | 61.1 | 71.2 | 81.4 | 91.6 |
