BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) Wheel Lug Patterns, Offset & Center Bore Specifications
The BMW 7 Series models E65, E66, and E67 utilize a specific wheel lug pattern designed for optimal fitment and performance. These vehicles commonly feature a 5×120 mm lug pattern (5 lug count with a 120 mm pitch circle diameter). Correct matching of the wheel's mounting specifications, including bolt pattern, offset ET, and center bore, ensures secure attachment and preserves the vehicle's handling characteristics.\n\nOffset values (ET) for the BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) vary depending on model year and rim size but generally range between ET20 and ET30. The center bore is typically 74.1 mm, which corresponds to the hub diameter for precise centering of the wheel. Understanding these dimensions is key when selecting aftermarket wheels or replacement rims to maintain factory fitment standards.\n\nThis reference catalog provides year-sorted details for the BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) to help match wheel sizes, offsets, and lug patterns precisely. Common rim sizes for these models extend from 17 inches up to 20 inches, depending on the production year and factory options. Consulting the exact specifications supports safe installation and optimal compatibility.
| Make / model / trim | Year | Tire | Rim width (in) | Rim diam. (in) | Bolt pattern | Offset ET | Bore DIA | Mounting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 730 Ld | 2009 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 730 d | 2008 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 730 i,Li | 2008 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 730 Ld | 2008 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 740 i,Li | 2008 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 745 d | 2008 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 745 i,Li | 2008 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 750 i,Li | 2008 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 760 i,Li | 2008 | 245/45R18 | 8 | 18 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 730 d | 2007 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 730 i,Li | 2007 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 730 Ld | 2007 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 740 i,Li | 2007 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 745 d | 2007 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 745 i,Li | 2007 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 750 i,Li | 2007 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 760 i,Li | 2007 | 245/45R18 | 8 | 18 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 730 d | 2006 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 730 i,Li | 2006 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 730 Ld | 2006 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 740 i,Li | 2006 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 745 d | 2006 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 745 i,Li | 2006 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 750 i,Li | 2006 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 760 i,Li | 2006 | 245/45R18 | 8 | 18 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 730 d | 2005 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 730 i,Li | 2005 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 730 Ld | 2005 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 735 i,Li | 2005 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 740 d | 2005 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 740 i,Li | 2005 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 745 d | 2005 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 745 i,Li | 2005 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 750 i,Li | 2005 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 760 i,Li | 2005 | 245/45R18 | 8 | 18 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 730 d | 2004 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 730 i,Li | 2004 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 735 i,Li | 2004 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 740 d | 2004 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 745 i,Li | 2004 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 760 i,Li | 2004 | 245/45R18 | 8 | 18 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 730 d | 2003 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 730 i,Li | 2003 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 735 i,Li | 2003 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 740 d | 2003 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 745 i,Li | 2003 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 760 i,Li | 2003 | 245/45R18 | 8 | 18 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 730 d | 2002 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 735 i,Li | 2002 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 740 d | 2002 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 745 i,Li | 2002 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 735 i,Li | 2001 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
| BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) 745 i,Li | 2001 | 225/55R17 | 8 | 17 | 5×120 | 20 | 72.6 | M14*1,5 |
FAQ
- What is the standard wheel lug pattern for the BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67)?
- The standard wheel lug pattern for the BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) is 5×120 mm, meaning 5 lug holes arranged on a 120 mm pitch circle diameter.
- What center bore size fits the BMW 7 Series E65, E66, and E67 wheels?
- The center bore size for BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) wheels is typically 74.1 mm, ensuring proper wheel hub alignment.
- What offset ranges are typical for wheels on the BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67)?
- Wheel offsets (ET) for these BMW 7 Series models generally range from ET20 to ET30, depending on the specific model year and 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 |
