19-inch OEM+ stagger
- Front
- 19 × 8.5 inch, ET35 · 245/40 R19
- Rear
- 19 × 9.5 inch, ET33 · 275/35 R19
Uses the factory 19-inch M Sport tyre sizes and is listed as xDrive compatible. A direct fit on standard or lightly lowered cars.
2010–2017 · saloon / touring
BMW 5 Series F10/F11 wheel fitment
The F10 and F11 5 Series are popular for understated OEM+ builds, usually on 19-inch wheels with a slightly wider rear. M Sport cars came staggered from the factory, and xDrive cars need a tyre pairing that keeps front and rear rolling diameters matched.
5x120 bolt pattern · 72.6 mm centre bore · Stock wheels: 17 × 8, 18 × 8, 18 × 9, 19 × 8.5, 19 × 9 inch · Stock tyres: 225/55 R17, 245/45 R18, 275/40 R18, 245/40 R19, 275/35 R19
Updated 2026-10-04 · High 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, M14x1.25 |
| Tightening torque | 140 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard 17-inch, Style 236 or 327 | Front and rear | 17 × 8 inch, ET30 | 225/55 R17 |
| M Sport, 18-inch Style 350M | Front | 18 × 8 inch, ET30 | 245/45 R18 |
| M Sport, 18-inch Style 350M | Rear | 18 × 9 inch, ET44 | 275/40 R18 |
| M Sport, optional 19-inch Style 351M | Front | 19 × 8.5 inch, ET33 | 245/40 R19 |
| M Sport, optional 19-inch Style 351M | Rear | 19 × 9 inch, ET44 | 275/35 R19 |
Explained in our guides
Read these before choosing wheels for the 5 Series: 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.
18-inch square daily
- Front and rear
- 18 × 8.5 inch, ET35 · 245/45 R18
A practical OEM+ size that lets you rotate tyres front to rear. Some retailers pair it with an 18x9.5 ET35 rear and 275/40 R18 tyres for a staggered look.
19-inch aggressive stagger
- Front
- 19 × 9 inch, ET30 · 255/40 R19
- Rear
- 19 × 10 inch, ET40 · 285/35 R19
Sits close to the arches. Owners report possible front arch liner contact at ET30 and rear arch rubbing once lowered; rolling the arches or running a higher offset with a 3–5 mm spacer are the usual fixes.
20-inch wide stagger
- Front
- 20 × 9 inch, ET35 · 245/35 R20
- Rear
- 20 × 10 inch, ET38 · 275/30 R20
A documented forged-wheel road fitment. Low-profile tyres make the ride firmer, so it suits cars on standard or mildly lowered suspension.
Width and offset guidance
Offset range
ET28 to ET40
Popular aftermarket setups run ET28–40 at 8.5–10 inches wide. Factory M Sport rears use ET44 on 9-inch wheels.
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
- Factory bolts are M14x1.25 with a conical seat, tightened to 140 Nm according to BMW's F10 service information.
- The hub is 72.56 mm; most wheels are bored to 72.6 mm. Use hub rings with a larger bore.
- xDrive cars need matched front and rear rolling diameters. Stick to tyre pairs documented as xDrive compatible.
- Low-offset fronts can contact the front arch liner, and the front suspension can foul a high-offset wide front, so the usable front window is narrow.
- These sizes exclude the F10 M5 and the F07 Gran Turismo, which have different factory fitments.
- 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. Try the wheels, colour and stance before you spend on parts.
An AI preview shows the look. It cannot verify physical fitment.
Run the numbers
These tools start with the Standard 17-inch, Style 236 or 327 front size. Choose your own trim or axle in the calculator if it differs.
Questions
What is the bolt pattern of the BMW F10 5 Series?
5x120, with a 72.6 mm centre bore and M14x1.25 bolts tightened to 140 Nm.
What size are F10 M Sport 19-inch wheels?
Style 351M is 19x8.5 ET33 front with 245/40 R19 tyres and 19x9 ET44 rear with 275/35 R19 tyres.
Can I run staggered wheels on an F10 xDrive?
Yes, if the front and rear tyres have matched rolling diameters. 245/40 R19 front with 275/35 R19 rear is a commonly listed xDrive-compatible pairing.
Will 19x9 ET30 and 19x10 ET40 wheels rub on an F10?
They can once the car is lowered. Owners report front liner contact and rear arch rubbing; rolling the arches or using a slightly higher offset helps.
What size tyres does the BMW 5 Series F10/F11 have?
Factory tyre (tire) sizes for the 2010–2017 BMW 5 Series F10/F11 are 225/55 R17, 245/45 R18, 275/40 R18, 245/40 R19 and 275/35 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 F10/F11 use?
Factory wheels are 17 × 8 inch, 18 × 8 inch, 18 × 9 inch, 19 × 8.5 inch and 19 × 9 inch, depending on trim. The stock table lists the offset for each.
What is the BMW 5 Series F10/F11 centre bore?
72.6 mm. Aftermarket wheels with a larger bore need hub-centric rings sized to it.
What is the BMW 5 Series F10/F11 wheel bolt torque?
140 Nm (about 103 lb-ft) for the original bolts. Confirm in your handbook, especially with aftermarket wheels or bolts.
Specs checked against
- BMW Style 350M wheel specifications
- BMW Style 351M wheel specifications
- Bimmerpost: F10 5 Series M Sport package details
- Alloyhub: Genuine BMW F10 Style 236 17-inch wheel
- WheelPrice: BMW F10/F11 5 Series fitment guide
- Apex: F10/F11 5 Series wheel and tyre fitment guide
- LFI: BMW 5 Series G30 and F10 fitment guide
- Bimmerpost: F10 19-inch offset and fitment question
- BMW F10 wheel bolt torque bulletin
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.