BMW 5 Series Spare Tires
The BMW 5 Series used 5x112 mm and 5x120 mm bolt pattern variations from 1972 to 2024 along with tire diameters ranging from 24.7" to 28.0" tall. Using a temporary compact spare tire with a diameter close to the standard tire has many benefits, especially for modern vehicles with larger brake calipers and anti-lock brakes or traction control systems.
The tire diameter and the wheel diameter clearance have been taken into account for the specific BMW 5 Series years and options. In this case, 125/80R17, 125/80R18, 165/70R17, 145/85R18 and 145/60R20 spare tire sizes are used to avoid vehicle components while closely matching the original tire size diameters. We've provided a breakdown by vehicle generation and model specifics to help you find the correct BMW 5 Series spare tire.
2024-Present BMW 5 Series Sedan Spare Tires
This generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan began in 2024 and is still the current model being produced. There were multiple versions manufactured in this year range and have specific spare tire and wheel solutions for each one. The Standard Sedan and M Sport/Performance Brake models are listed individually. The xDrive option does not change the recommended spare tire. (Listings include 530i, 540i, etc.)
2017-2023 BMW 5 Series Sedan Spare Tires
This generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan began in 2017 and was available through 2023. All the models (530i, 530e, 540d, 540i, etc.) for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution including xDrive versions. The M5 Carbon Ceramic Brake, M5 CS, M5 Sedan, M550i Sedan, Standard Sedan, and M Sport/Performance Brake models are listed individually.
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | BMW | M5 Ceramic Brakes M5 Sedan M550i Sedan 5 Series Sedan 5 Series Sedan M Sport/Brakes | 5x112 mm 5x112 mm 5x112 mm 5x112 mm 5x112 mm | 27.6-27.9" 27.6-28" 26.5-26.8" 26.6-26.7" 26.5-26.8" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2022 | BMW | M5 Ceramic Brakes M5 CS M5 Sedan M550i Sedan 5 Series Sedan 5 Series Sedan M Sport/Brakes | 5x112 mm 5x112 mm 5x112 mm 5x112 mm 5x112 mm 5x112 mm | 27.6-27.9" 27.6-27.9" 27.6-28" 26.5-26.8" 26.5-26.8" 26.5-26.8" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2021 | BMW | M5 Ceramic Brakes M5 Sedan M550i Sedan 5 Series Sedan 5 Series Sedan M Sport/Brakes | 5x112 mm 5x112 mm 5x112 mm 5x112 mm 5x112 mm | 27.6-27.9" 27.6-28" 26.5-26.8" 26.6-26.7" 26.5-26.8" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2020 | BMW | M5 Ceramic Brakes M5 Sedan M550i Sedan 5 Series Sedan 5 Series Sedan M Sport/Brakes | 5x112 mm 5x112 mm 5x112 mm 5x112 mm 5x112 mm | 27.6-27.9" 27.6-28" 26.5-26.8" 26.6-26.7" 26.5-26.8" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2019 | BMW | M5 Ceramic Brakes M5 Sedan M550i Sedan 5 Series Sedan 5 Series Sedan M Sport/Brakes | 5x112 mm 5x112 mm 5x112 mm 5x112 mm 5x112 mm | 27.6-27.9" 27.6-28" 26.5-26.8" 26.6-26.7" 26.5-26.8" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2018 | BMW | M5 Ceramic Brakes M5 Sedan M550i Sedan 5 Series Sedan 5 Series Sedan M Sport/Brakes | 5x112 mm 5x112 mm 5x112 mm 5x112 mm 5x112 mm | 27.6-27.9" 27.6-28" 26.5-26.8" 26.6-26.7" 26.5-26.8" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2017 | BMW | 5 Series Sedan 5 Series Sedan M Sport/Brakes | 5x112 mm 5x112 mm | 26.6-26.7" 26.5-26.8" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
2011-2016 BMW 5 Series Sedan Spare Tires
This generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan began in 2011 and was available through 2016. There were multiple versions manufactured in this year range and have specific spare tire and wheel solutions for each one. The M Sport/Performance Brake models include Sport Package versions. The Active Hybrid 5, M5 Carbon Ceramic Brake, M5 Sedan, and Standard Sedan models are listed individually. The xDrive option does not change the recommended spare tire. (Listings include 528i, 535d, 535i, 550i, etc.)
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | BMW | Active Hybrid 5 M5 Ceramic Brakes M5 Sedan 5 Series Sedan 5 Series Sedan M Sport/Brakes | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm 5x120 mm 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 26.7" 27-27.3" 27-27.3" 26.7" 26.6-26.7" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" 165/70R17 | 26.1" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2015 | BMW | Active Hybrid 5 M5 Ceramic Brakes M5 Sedan 5 Series Sedan 5 Series Sedan M Sport/Brakes | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm 5x120 mm 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 26.7" 27-27.3" 27-27.3" 26.7" 26.6-26.7" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" 165/70R17 | 26.1" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2014 | BMW | Active Hybrid 5 M5 Sedan 5 Series Sedan 5 Series Sedan M Sport/Brakes | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 26.7" 27-27.3" 26.7" 26.6-26.7" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" 165/70R17 | 26.1" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2013 | BMW | Active Hybrid 5 M5 Sedan 5 Series Sedan 5 Series Sedan M Sport/Brakes | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 26.7" 27-27.3" 26.7" 26.6-26.7" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" 165/70R17 | 26.1" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2012 | BMW | Active Hybrid 5 5 Series Sedan 5 Series Sedan M Sport/Brakes | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 26.7" 26.7" 26.6-26.7" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" 165/70R17 | 26.1" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2011 | BMW | 5 Series Sedan 5 Series Sedan M Sport/Brakes | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 26.7" 26.6-26.7" | 165/70R17 | 26.1" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
2010-2017 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo Spare Tires
This generation of the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo began in 2010 and was available through 2017. There were multiple versions manufactured in this year range and have specific spare tire and wheel solutions for each one. The Standard Gran Turismo and M Sport/Performance Brake models are listed individually. The xDrive option does not change the recommended spare tire. (Listings include 528i, 535i, 550i, etc.)
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | BMW | 5 Series Gran Turismo 5 Series Gran Turismo M Sport/Brakes | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 27.6-27.7" 27.6-27.7" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2016 | BMW | 5 Series Gran Turismo 5 Series Gran Turismo M Sport/Brakes | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 27.6-27.7" 27.6-27.7" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2015 | BMW | 5 Series Gran Turismo 5 Series Gran Turismo M Sport/Brakes | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 27.6-27.7" 27.7" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2014 | BMW | 5 Series Gran Turismo 5 Series Gran Turismo M Sport/Brakes | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 27.6-27.7" 27.7" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2013 | BMW | 5 Series Gran Turismo 5 Series Gran Turismo M Sport/Brakes | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 27.6-27.7" 27.7" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2012 | BMW | 5 Series Gran Turismo 5 Series Gran Turismo M Sport/Brakes | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 27.6-27.7" 27.6-27.7" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2011 | BMW | 5 Series Gran Turismo 5 Series Gran Turismo M Sport/Brakes | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 27.6-27.7" 27.6-27.7" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2010 | BMW | 5 Series Gran Turismo 5 Series Gran Turismo M Sport/Brakes | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 27.6-27.7" 27.6-27.7" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
2004-2010 BMW 5 Series Sedan Spare Tires
This generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan began in 2004 and was available through 2010. There were multiple versions manufactured in this year range and have specific spare tire and wheel solutions for each one. The M5, Standard Sedan, and Sport Package models are listed individually. The xDrive option does not change the recommended spare tire. (Listings include 525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 545i, 550i, etc.)
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | BMW | M5 5 Series Sedan 5 Series Sedan Sport Package | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 26.9-27" 25.5-25.9" 25.5-25.9" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" 125/80R18 | 25.9" 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| 2009 | BMW | M5 5 Series Sedan 5 Series Sedan Sport Package | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 26.9-27" 25.5-25.9" 25.5-25.9" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" 125/80R18 | 25.9" 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| 2008 | BMW | M5 5 Series Sedan 5 Series Sedan Sport Package | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 26.9-27" 25.6-25.9" 25.5-25.9" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" 125/80R18 | 25.9" 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| 2007 | BMW | M5 5 Series Sedan 5 Series Sedan Sport Package | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 26.9-27" 25.7-25.9" 25.6-25.7" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" 125/80R18 | 25.9" 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| 2006 | BMW | M5 5 Series Sedan 5 Series Sedan Sport Package | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 26.9-27" 25.7-25.9" 25.6-25.7" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" 125/80R18 | 25.9" 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| 2005 | BMW | M5 5 Series Sedan 5 Series Sedan Sport Package | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 26.9-27" 25.6-25.9" 25.6-25.7" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" 125/80R18 | 25.9" 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| 2004 | BMW | 5 Series Sedan 5 Series Sedan Sport Package | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 25.6-25.9" 25.6-25.7" | 125/80R18 | 25.9" 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
2004-2010 BMW 5 Series Wagon Spare Tires
This generation of the BMW 5 Series Wagon began in 2004 and was available through 2010. There were multiple versions manufactured in this year range and have specific spare tire and wheel solutions for each one. The M5 and Standard Wagon models are listed individually. The xDrive option does not change the recommended spare tire. (Listings include 525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 545i, 550i, etc.)
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | BMW | M5 5 Series Wagon | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 26.9-27" 25.7-25.9" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| 2009 | BMW | M5 5 Series Wagon | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 26.9-27" 25.7-25.9" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| 2008 | BMW | M5 5 Series Wagon | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 26.9-27" 25.7-25.9" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| 2007 | BMW | M5 5 Series Wagon | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 26.9-27" 25.7-25.9" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| 2006 | BMW | M5 5 Series Wagon | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 26.9-27" 25.7-25.9" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| 2005 | BMW | M5 | 5x120 mm | 26.9-27" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
1996-2003 BMW 5 Series Spare Tires
This generation of the BMW 5 Series began in 1996 and was available through 2003. There were multiple versions manufactured in this year range and have specific spare tire and wheel solutions for each one. The Sedan and Wagon models include Sport Package versions and the M5 models are listed individually. (Listings include 525i, 528i, 530i, 540i, etc.)
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | BMW | 5 Series M5 | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 25-25.7" 25.6-25.7" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| 2002 | BMW | 5 Series M5 | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 25-25.7" 25.6-25.7" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| 2001 | BMW | 5 Series M5 | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 25-25.7" 25.6-25.7" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| 2000 | BMW | 5 Series M5 | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 25-25.7" 25.6-25.7" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| 1999 | BMW | 5 Series | 5x120 mm | 25-25.7" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1998 | BMW | 5 Series | 5x120 mm | 25.3-25.7" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1997 | BMW | 5 Series | 5x120 mm | 25.3-25.7" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
1988-1996 BMW 5 Series Spare Tires
This generation of the BMW 5 Series began in 1988 and was available through 1996. All the models (525i, 530i, 535i, 540i, etc.) for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution. The Standard and M5 models are listed individually.
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | BMW | 5 Series | 5x120 mm | 25.3-25.6" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1994 | BMW | 5 Series | 5x120 mm | 25.5-25.6" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1993 | BMW | 5 Series M5 | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 25.5-25.6" 25.3" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1992 | BMW | 5 Series M5 | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 25.5-25.6" 25.3" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1991 | BMW | 5 Series M5 | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 25.5-25.6" 25.3" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1990 | BMW | 5 Series M5 | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 25.5-25.6" 25.3" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1989 | BMW | 5 Series M5 | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 25.5-25.6" 24.9" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
1982-1988 BMW 5 Series Spare Tires
This generation of the BMW 5 Series began in 1982 and was available through 1988. All the models (525td, 528e, 533i, 535i, etc.) for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution. The Standard and M5 models are listed individually.
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | BMW | 5 Series M5 | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 0-24.7" 24.9" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1987 | BMW | 5 Series M5 | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 0-24.7" 24.7" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1986 | BMW | 5 Series M5 | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 0-24.7" 0" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1985 | BMW | 5 Series M5 | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 0-24.7" 0" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1984 | BMW | 5 Series | 5x120 mm | 0-24.7" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1983 | BMW | 5 Series | 5x120 mm | 0-24.7" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1982 | BMW | 5 Series | 5x120 mm | 24.7" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
1972-1981 BMW 5 Series Spare Tires
This generation of the BMW 5 Series began in 1972 and was available through 1981. All the models (528i, 530i, 533i, etc.) for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution.
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | BMW | 5 Series | 5x120 mm | 24.7" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1980 | BMW | 5 Series | 5x120 mm | 24.7" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1979 | BMW | 5 Series | 5x120 mm | 24.7" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1978 | BMW | 5 Series | 5x120 mm | 24.7" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1977 | BMW | 5 Series | 5x120 mm | 24.7" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1976 | BMW | 5 Series | 5x120 mm | 24.7" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1975 | BMW | 5 Series | 5x120 mm | 24.7" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |