Rear-wheel-drive daily, square 18-inch
- Front and rear
- 18 × 8.5 inch, ET20 · 245/40 R18
A retailer-listed E60 fitment. Check spring clearance with coilovers; it is not an xDrive or M5 recommendation.
2003–2010 · saloon / estate
BMW 5 Series / M5 E60/E61 wheel fitment
The E60 and E61 use quite different offsets in rear-wheel-drive and xDrive form. Factory-style 18-inch wheels and staggered 19-inch sets are common upgrades, while the M5 needs its own tyre sizes and brake clearance.
5x120 bolt pattern · 72.6 mm centre bore · Stock wheels: 16 × 7, 17 × 7.5, 18 × 8, 18 × 9, 19 × 8.5, 19 × 9.5 inch · Stock tyres: 225/55 R16, 225/50 R17, 245/40 R18, 275/35 R18, 245/35 R19, 275/30 R19, 255/40 R19, 285/35 R19
Updated 2026-10-04 · Medium source confidence. Check your exact trim and market. How we check specs
Quick specs
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern | |
| Stock tyre sizes | |
| Centre bore | 72.6 mm |
| Fastener and thread | Wheel bolt, M12x1.5 |
| Tightening torque | 120 Nm (confirm in your handbook) |
Stock wheels and tyres
Factory options vary by trim and market. Match your car to the row below and check its tyre placard before using it as a baseline.
| Trim | Axle | Wheel | Tyre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear-wheel-drive SE, 16-inch example | Front and rear | 16 × 7 inch, ET20 | 225/55 R16 |
| Rear-wheel-drive SE, 17-inch option | Front and rear | 17 × 7.5 inch, ET20 | 225/50 R17 |
| Rear-wheel-drive M Sport, staggered 18-inch option | Front | 18 × 8 inch, ET20 | 245/40 R18 |
| Rear-wheel-drive M Sport, staggered 18-inch option | Rear | 18 × 9 inch, ET32 | 275/35 R18 |
| Rear-wheel-drive Sport, staggered 19-inch option | Front | 19 × 8.5 inch, ET18 | 245/35 R19 |
| Rear-wheel-drive Sport, staggered 19-inch option | Rear | 19 × 9.5 inch, ET32 | 275/30 R19 |
| xDrive, Style 243 17-inch example | Front and rear | 17 × 7.5 inch, ET43 | 225/50 R17 |
| M5, Style 166 | Front | 19 × 8.5 inch, ET12 | 255/40 R19 |
| M5, Style 166 | Rear | 19 × 9.5 inch, ET28 | 285/35 R19 |
Explained in our guides
Read these before choosing wheels for the 5 Series / M5: they explain the offset, fitment and hub numbers in this guide.
- Wheel offset explained: choosing ET without guessingUnderstand positive and negative wheel offset, calculate inner clearance and outer position, and choose an ET using measurements from your own car.
- Flush, poke and tucked fitment: measure the whole tyreUnderstand flush, poked and tucked wheels, calculate how width and offset change the look, and check clearance beyond a parked side-on photograph.
- Staggered vs square wheels: tyres, rotation and AWDCompare square and staggered wheel setups, calculate front-to-rear tyre diameter, and understand rotation limits and all-wheel-drive requirements.
Popular community setups
Starting points for a build. Read the notes with each setup, especially if your car is lowered or has different brakes.
Rear-wheel-drive staggered 19-inch
- Front
- 19 × 8.5 inch, ET20 · 245/35 R19
- Rear
- 19 × 9.5 inch, ET24 · 275/30 R19
An established Alpina-sized road setup. Check rear clearance under load on lowered estates.
Width and offset guidance
Offset range
Check the exact setup
There is no confirmed range for this car yet. Compare a known wheel with your proposed size and measure both sides.
Common width limit
Measure before ordering
A maximum width has not been confirmed. Tyre shape, ride height and alignment all change the available space.
These figures belong to the setups described here. Combining the widest wheel with either end of the offset range does not guarantee a safe fit. For how ET moves the wheel in and out, read wheel offset explained; for how far the tyre can sit out, see flush, poke and tucked fitment.
Clearance notes
- The 72.6 mm hub is not the 74.1 mm E39 hub. Some generic charts incorrectly carry the E39 figure into the E60 entry; E60-specific fitment records specify 72.6 mm.
- xDrive uses higher offsets, including ET43 on the listed 17-inch wheel. Do not order the rear-wheel-drive examples for xDrive.
- M5 tyres have a different rolling diameter from ordinary E60 tyres. Check wheel spoke clearance over its brakes.
- Coilover spring seats can reduce front inner clearance even where a wheel clears standard suspension.
- Check full steering lock and suspension travel with the car loaded. Match wheel load rating, tyre load and speed ratings, fastener seats and brake clearance.
See it on your car.
Upload a photo and start with a look that suits the 5 Series / M5. Try the wheels, colour and stance before you spend on parts.
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Run the numbers
These tools start with the Rear-wheel-drive SE, 16-inch example front size. Choose your own trim or axle in the calculator if it differs.
Questions
What is the E60 bolt pattern?
5x120, with a 72.6 mm centre bore and M12x1.5 wheel bolts.
Do rear-wheel-drive E60 wheels fit xDrive?
Do not assume so. xDrive uses higher offsets; the listed factory 17-inch example is ET43 rather than ET20.
What wheels did the E60 M5 have?
19x8.5 ET12 front and 19x9.5 ET28 rear, with 255/40 R19 and 285/35 R19 tyres.
What is the E60 wheel bolt torque?
120 Nm for the original wheel bolt arrangement.
What size tyres does the BMW 5 Series / M5 E60/E61 have?
Factory tyre (tire) sizes for the 2003–2010 BMW 5 Series / M5 E60/E61 are 225/55 R16, 225/50 R17, 245/40 R18, 275/35 R18, 245/35 R19, 275/30 R19, 255/40 R19 and 285/35 R19, depending on trim, with wider rears on staggered setups. Your tyre placard shows the size for your car.
What wheel size does the BMW 5 Series / M5 E60/E61 use?
Factory wheels are 16 × 7 inch, 17 × 7.5 inch, 18 × 8 inch, 18 × 9 inch, 19 × 8.5 inch and 19 × 9.5 inch, depending on trim. The stock table lists the offset for each.
What is the BMW 5 Series / M5 E60/E61 centre bore?
72.6 mm. Aftermarket wheels with a larger bore need hub-centric rings sized to it.
Specs checked against
- Alloy Wheels Direct: BMW factory wheel chart
- E60 wheel and hub specifications
- BMW M5 owner handbook
- E60 M5 hardware and factory fitment
- ECS: E60 18x8.5 ET20 application
- E60 owner reports and coilover clearance
- BMW Style 243 xDrive dimensions
This guide is a starting point, not a fitment guarantee. Specs can differ by market, trim and previous modifications. Confirm all sizes, clearances and fastener requirements with a qualified wheel and tyre professional before buying or fitting parts.
Related cars
More guides from BMW or cars with the same bolt pattern. A matching pattern alone does not make a wheel interchangeable.