BMW X6 (E71, E72) Wheel Lug Pattern, Offset & Rim Size Reference
The BMW X6 (E71, E72) models feature a specific wheel lug pattern crucial for proper wheel mounting and fitment. Both variants use a 5 × 120 mm PCD (pitch circle diameter), which is standard for many BMW vehicles, ensuring compatibility with numerous aftermarket and OEM wheels.\n\nOffset ET values for the X6 (E71, E72) range typically between ET20 to ET40, depending on the exact model year and wheel size. Correct offset ensures the wheels fit properly within the wheel arches without affecting suspension components or handling.\n\nCenter bore dimensions for these models are usually 72.6 mm, matching the hub diameter of the vehicle. Using wheels with the correct center bore prevents vibration and ensures a secure fit. Rim sizes for the X6 (E71, E72) generally vary from 19-inch to 21-inch diameters, providing a balance between performance and comfort on this SUV.\n\nThis year-sorted reference guide helps identify the precise wheel lug pattern, offset, center bore, and rim sizes to ensure optimal wheel fitment for the BMW X6 (E71, E72) across model years.
| Make / model / trim | Year | Tire | Rim width (in) | Rim diam. (in) | Bolt pattern | Offset ET | Bore DIA | Mounting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) 50 i | 2014 | 275/40R20 | 10 | 20 | 5×120 | 40 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) ActiveHybrid | 2014 | 275/40R20 | 10 | 20 | 5×120 | 40 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) M | 2014 | 275/40R20 | 10 | 20 | 5×120 | 40 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) M 50 d | 2014 | 275/40R20 | 10 | 20 | 5×120 | 40 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 30 d | 2014 | 255/50R19 | 9 | 19 | 5×120 | 48 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 35 d | 2014 | 255/50R19 | 9 | 19 | 5×120 | 48 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 35 i | 2014 | 255/50R19 | 9 | 19 | 5×120 | 48 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 40 d | 2014 | 255/50R19 | 9 | 19 | 5×120 | 48 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 50 i | 2014 | 275/40R20 | 10 | 20 | 5×120 | 40 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) 50 i | 2013 | 275/40R20 | 10 | 20 | 5×120 | 40 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) ActiveHybrid | 2013 | 275/40R20 | 10 | 20 | 5×120 | 40 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) M | 2013 | 275/40R20 | 10 | 20 | 5×120 | 40 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) M 50 d | 2013 | 275/40R20 | 10 | 20 | 5×120 | 40 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 30 d | 2013 | 255/50R19 | 9 | 19 | 5×120 | 48 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 35 d | 2013 | 255/50R19 | 9 | 19 | 5×120 | 48 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 35 i | 2013 | 255/50R19 | 9 | 19 | 5×120 | 48 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 40 d | 2013 | 255/50R19 | 9 | 19 | 5×120 | 48 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 50 i | 2013 | 275/40R20 | 10 | 20 | 5×120 | 40 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) 50 i | 2012 | 275/40R20 | 10 | 20 | 5×120 | 40 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) ActiveHybrid | 2012 | 275/40R20 | 10 | 20 | 5×120 | 40 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) M | 2012 | 275/40R20 | 10 | 20 | 5×120 | 40 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) M 50 d | 2012 | 275/40R20 | 10 | 20 | 5×120 | 40 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 30 d | 2012 | 255/50R19 | 9 | 19 | 5×120 | 48 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 35 d | 2012 | 255/50R19 | 9 | 19 | 5×120 | 48 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 35 i | 2012 | 255/50R19 | 9 | 19 | 5×120 | 48 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 40 d | 2012 | 255/50R19 | 9 | 19 | 5×120 | 48 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 50 i | 2012 | 275/40R20 | 10 | 20 | 5×120 | 40 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) 50 i | 2011 | 275/40R20 | 10 | 20 | 5×120 | 40 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) ActiveHybrid | 2011 | 275/40R20 | 10 | 20 | 5×120 | 40 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) M | 2011 | 275/40R20 | 10 | 20 | 5×120 | 40 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) M 50 d | 2011 | 275/40R20 | 10 | 20 | 5×120 | 40 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 30 d | 2011 | 255/50R19 | 9 | 19 | 5×120 | 48 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 35 d | 2011 | 255/50R19 | 9 | 19 | 5×120 | 48 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 35 i | 2011 | 255/50R19 | 9 | 19 | 5×120 | 48 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 40 d | 2011 | 255/50R19 | 9 | 19 | 5×120 | 48 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 50 i | 2011 | 275/40R20 | 10 | 20 | 5×120 | 40 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) 50 i | 2010 | 275/40R20 | 10 | 20 | 5×120 | 40 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) ActiveHybrid | 2010 | 275/40R20 | 10 | 20 | 5×120 | 40 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) M | 2010 | 275/40R20 | 10 | 20 | 5×120 | 40 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 30 d | 2010 | 255/50R19 | 9 | 19 | 5×120 | 48 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 35 d | 2010 | 255/50R19 | 9 | 19 | 5×120 | 48 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 35 i | 2010 | 255/50R19 | 9 | 19 | 5×120 | 48 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 40 d | 2010 | 255/50R19 | 9 | 19 | 5×120 | 48 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 50 i | 2010 | 275/40R20 | 10 | 20 | 5×120 | 40 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) 50 i | 2009 | 275/40R20 | 10 | 20 | 5×120 | 40 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) M | 2009 | 275/40R20 | 10 | 20 | 5×120 | 40 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 30 d | 2009 | 255/50R19 | 9 | 19 | 5×120 | 48 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 35 d | 2009 | 255/50R19 | 9 | 19 | 5×120 | 48 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 35 i | 2009 | 255/50R19 | 9 | 19 | 5×120 | 48 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 50 i | 2009 | 275/40R20 | 10 | 20 | 5×120 | 40 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) 30 d | 2008 | 255/50R19 | 9 | 19 | 5×120 | 48 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) 35 d | 2008 | 255/50R19 | 9 | 19 | 5×120 | 48 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) 35 i | 2008 | 255/50R19 | 9 | 19 | 5×120 | 48 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) 50 i | 2008 | 275/40R20 | 10 | 20 | 5×120 | 40 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 30 d | 2008 | 255/50R19 | 9 | 19 | 5×120 | 48 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 35 d | 2008 | 255/50R19 | 9 | 19 | 5×120 | 48 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 35 i | 2008 | 255/50R19 | 9 | 19 | 5×120 | 48 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
| BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 50 i | 2008 | 275/40R20 | 10 | 20 | 5×120 | 40 | 74.1 | M14*1,25 |
FAQ
- What is the BMW X6 (E71, E72) wheel lug pattern specification?
- The BMW X6 (E71, E72) uses a 5 × 120 mm wheel lug pattern.
- What offset range is typical for BMW X6 (E71, E72) wheels?
- Offset ET values commonly range from ET20 to ET40, depending on the specific wheel and model year.
- What is the correct center bore for wheels on the BMW X6 (E71, E72)?
- The center bore size is typically 72.6 mm to ensure proper hub fitment.
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 |
