BMW 5 (E60) Tire Sizes & Rim Specifications by Year and Trim

The BMW 5 Series (E60), produced between 2003 and 2010, features various tire sizes and rim dimensions depending on the model year and trim level. Generally, rim widths range from 7.5 to 8.5 inches, paired with diameters typically at 17, 18, or 19 inches. Tire sidewall markings indicate size, load index, and speed rating, essential for accurate replacement.\n\nEarly E60 models (2003-2006) often came with 225/55 R16 or 225/50 R17 tires on base trims, while sportier trims featured wider 245/40 R18 or 245/35 R19 tires. Later years (2007-2010) introduced M-Sport and performance trims with even wider rims and lower profile tires, enhancing handling characteristics.\n\nComparing trims is crucial when selecting tires, as differing rim widths affect available tire sizes and vehicle dynamics. Verify your specific trim and model year to ensure compatible tire sizes and rim widths for safety and optimal performance.

Year
Make / model / trim Year Tire size Wheel
BMW 5 (E60) 520 d2010225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 520 i2010225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 523 i2010225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 525 d2010225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 525 d xDrive2010225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 525 i2010225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 525 i xDrive2010225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 525 xd2010225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 525 xi2010225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 d2010225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 d xDrive2010225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 i2010225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 i xDrive2010225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 xd2010225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 xi2010225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 535 d2010225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 540 i2010225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 545 i2010225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 550 i2010225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) M52010235/40R188" × 18"
BMW 5 (E60) 520 d2009225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 520 i2009225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 523 i2009225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 525 d2009225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 525 d xDrive2009225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 525 i2009225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 525 i xDrive2009225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 525 xd2009225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 525 xi2009225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 d2009225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 d xDrive2009225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 i2009225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 i xDrive2009225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 xd2009225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 xi2009225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 535 d2009225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 540 i2009225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 545 i2009225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 550 i2009225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) M52009235/40R188" × 18"
BMW 5 (E60) 520 d2008225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 520 i2008225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 523 i2008225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 525 d2008225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 525 d xDrive2008225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 525 i2008225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 525 i xDrive2008225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 525 xd2008225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 525 xi2008225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 d2008225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 d xDrive2008225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 i2008225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 i xDrive2008225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 xd2008225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 xi2008225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 535 d2008225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 540 i2008225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 545 i2008225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 550 i2008225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) M52008235/40R188" × 18"
BMW 5 (E60) 520 d2007225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 520 i2007225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 523 i2007225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 525 d2007225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 525 i2007225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 525 xd2007225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 525 xi2007225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 d2007225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 i2007225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 xd2007225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 xi2007225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 535 d2007225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 540 i2007225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 545 i2007225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 550 i2007225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) M52007235/40R188" × 18"
BMW 5 (E60) 520 d2006225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 520 i2006225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 523 i2006225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 525 d2006225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 525 i2006225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 525 xi2006225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 d2006225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 i2006225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 xd2006225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 xi2006225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 535 d2006225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 540 i2006225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 545 i2006225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 550 i2006225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) M52006235/40R188" × 18"
BMW 5 (E60) 520 d2005225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 520 i2005225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 523 i2005225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 525 d2005225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 525 i2005225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 525 xi2005225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 d2005225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 i2005225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 xd2005225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 xi2005225/50R177.5" × 17"
BMW 5 (E60) 535 d2005225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 540 i2005225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 545 i2005225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 550 i2005225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) M52005235/40R188" × 18"
BMW 5 (E60) 520 i2004225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 525 d2004225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 525 i2004225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 d2004225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 i2004225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 535 d2004225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 545 i2004225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) M52004235/40R188" × 18"
BMW 5 (E60) 520 i2003225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 525 i2003225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 d2003225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 530 i2003225/55R167" × 16"
BMW 5 (E60) 545 i2003225/55R167" × 16"

For bolt pattern (PCD), offset ET, center bore, and mounting details, open the bolt pattern page for BMW 5 (E60).

FAQ

What tire size fits the BMW 5 (E60) base model?
Base models typically use 225/55 R16 or 225/50 R17 tires depending on the year.
How do rim widths vary across BMW 5 (E60) trims?
Rim widths range from 7.5 inches on base trims up to 8.5 inches on sportier or M-Sport trims.
Can I interchange tires between BMW 5 (E60) trims?
Interchanging is possible only if rim diameter and width compatible; always confirm tire size and load ratings per trim.
Tire size calculatorShow

Compare two tire sizes — diameter, speedometer error, and clearance change.

inchmm
Size 1Size 2DiffDiff(%)
Diameter25.0"25.4"0.5"1.89%
Width7.7"8.5"0.8"10.26%
Circumference78.4"79.9"1.5"1.86%
Profile height5.0"4.2"-0.7"-15.08%
Turnover per mile80779314-1.73%
Clearance--+0.2"-
25.0"
7.7"
old tire side
25.5"
8.5"
new tire side
old tire
15"
old rim
5.0"
new tire
17"
new rim
4.2"

Speedometer Error

(First wheel OEM size)

Reading20 mph30 mph40 mph50 mph60 mph70 mph80 mph90 mph
Actual20.430.540.750.961.171.281.491.6