BMW 5 Series Spare Tire Fitment Guide

The BMW 5 Series used 5x112 mm and 5x120 mm bolt pattern variations from 1972 to 2026 along with tire diameters ranging from 24.7" to 29.1" 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, 145/80R17, 135/80R18, 145/65R20, 145/60R20 and 195/55R20 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.

2024-2026 BMW 5 Series Sedan/Wagon Spare Tires

This generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan/Wagon 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 M5 models include Sedan and Touring versions. The Standard Sedan/Wagon and M Sport/Performance Brake models are listed individually. The xDrive option does not change the recommended spare tire. (Listings include 530i, 540i, 550e etc.)

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BMW 5 Series Spare Tire Fitments (2024-2026)
YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare Tire
2026BMWM55x112 mm29-29.1"195/55R20 | 28.4"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon5x112 mm27.6-27.7"145/65R20 | 27.4"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon M Sport Brakes5x112 mm27.5-27.8"145/65R20 | 27.4"
2025BMWM55x112 mm29-29.1"195/55R20 | 28.4"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon5x112 mm27.6-27.7"145/65R20 | 27.4"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon M Sport Brakes5x112 mm27.5-27.8"145/65R20 | 27.4"
2024BMW5 Series Sedan/Wagon5x112 mm27.6-27.7"145/65R20 | 27.4"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon M Sport Brakes5x112 mm27.5-27.8"145/65R20 | 27.4"

2017-2023 BMW 5 Series Sedan/Wagon Spare Tires

This generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan/Wagon began in 2017 and was available through 2023. There were multiple versions manufactured in this year range and have specific spare tire and wheel solutions for each one. The M5 Sedan models include CS and Carbon Ceramic Brake versions, and the M550i models include Sedan and Wagon versions. The Standard Sedan/Wagon and M Sport/Performance Brake models are listed individually. The xDrive option does not change the recommended spare tire. (Listings include 530i, 530e, 540d, 540i, etc.)


Although there was a facelift redesign introduced in 2021, the spare tire requirements remained the same.

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BMW 5 Series Spare Tire Fitments (2017-2023)
YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare Tire
2023BMWM5 Sedan5x112 mm27.6-28"145/65R20 | 27.4"
M550i5x112 mm26.5-26.8"145/60R20 | 26.9"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon5x112 mm26.6-26.7"135/80R18 | 26.5"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon M Sport Brakes5x112 mm26.5-26.8"145/60R20 | 26.9"
2022BMWM5 Sedan5x112 mm27.6-28"145/65R20 | 27.4"
M550i5x112 mm26.5-26.8"145/60R20 | 26.9"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon5x112 mm26.5-26.8"135/80R18 | 26.5"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon M Sport Brakes5x112 mm26.5-26.8"145/60R20 | 26.9"
2021BMWM5 Sedan5x112 mm27.6-28"145/65R20 | 27.4"
M550i5x112 mm26.5-26.8"145/60R20 | 26.9"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon5x112 mm26.6-26.7"135/80R18 | 26.5"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon M Sport Brakes5x112 mm26.5-26.8"145/60R20 | 26.9"
2020BMWM5 Sedan5x112 mm27.6-28"145/65R20 | 27.4"
M550i5x112 mm26.5-26.8"145/60R20 | 26.9"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon5x112 mm26.6-26.7"135/80R18 | 26.5"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon M Sport Brakes5x112 mm26.5-26.8"145/60R20 | 26.9"
2019BMWM5 Sedan5x112 mm27.6-28"145/65R20 | 27.4"
M550i5x112 mm26.5-26.8"145/60R20 | 26.9"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon5x112 mm26.6-26.7"135/80R18 | 26.5"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon M Sport Brakes5x112 mm26.5-26.8"145/60R20 | 26.9"
2018BMWM5 Sedan5x112 mm27.6-28"145/65R20 | 27.4"
M550i5x112 mm26.5-26.8"145/60R20 | 26.9"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon5x112 mm26.6-26.7"135/80R18 | 26.5"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon M Sport Brakes5x112 mm26.5-26.8"145/60R20 | 26.9"
2017BMW5 Series Sedan/Wagon5x112 mm26.6-26.7"135/80R18 | 26.5"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon M Sport Brakes5x112 mm26.5-26.8"145/60R20 | 26.9"

2011-2016 BMW 5 Series Sedan/Wagon Spare Tires

This generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan/Wagon 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 M5 Sedan models include Carbon Ceramic Brake versions, and the M Sport/Performance Brake models include Sport Package versions. The Active Hybrid 5 and Standard Sedan/Wagon models are listed individually. The xDrive option does not change the recommended spare tire. (Listings include 528i, 535d, 535i, 550i, etc.)


There was a facelift redesign in 2014 that changed the look of the car, but it did not have a specific impact on the spare tire size.

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BMW 5 Series Spare Tire Fitments (2011-2016)
YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare Tire
2016BMWActive Hybrid 55x120 mm26.7"135/80R18 | 26.5"
M5 Sedan5x120 mm27-27.3"145/60R20 | 26.9"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon5x120 mm26.7"145/80R17 | 26.1"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon M Sport Brakes5x120 mm26.6-26.7"145/60R20 | 26.9"
2015BMWActive Hybrid 55x120 mm26.7"135/80R18 | 26.5"
M5 Sedan5x120 mm27-27.3"145/60R20 | 26.9"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon5x120 mm26.7"145/80R17 | 26.1"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon M Sport Brakes5x120 mm26.6-26.7"145/60R20 | 26.9"
2014BMWActive Hybrid 55x120 mm26.7"135/80R18 | 26.5"
M5 Sedan5x120 mm27-27.3"145/60R20 | 26.9"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon5x120 mm26.7"145/80R17 | 26.1"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon M Sport Brakes5x120 mm26.6-26.7"145/60R20 | 26.9"
2013BMWActive Hybrid 55x120 mm26.7"135/80R18 | 26.5"
M5 Sedan5x120 mm27-27.3"145/60R20 | 26.9"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon5x120 mm26.7"145/80R17 | 26.1"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon M Sport Brakes5x120 mm26.6-26.7"145/60R20 | 26.9"
2012BMWActive Hybrid 55x120 mm26.7"135/80R18 | 26.5"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon5x120 mm26.7"145/80R17 | 26.1"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon M Sport Brakes5x120 mm26.6-26.7"145/60R20 | 26.9"
2011BMW5 Series Sedan/Wagon5x120 mm26.7"145/80R17 | 26.1"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon M Sport Brakes5x120 mm26.6-26.7"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. All the models (528i, 535i, 550i, etc.) for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution including xDrive versions. The Standard Gran Turismo and M Sport/Performance Brake models are listed individually.


Although there was a facelift redesign introduced in 2014, the spare tire requirements remained the same.

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BMW 5 Series Spare Tire Fitments (2010-2017)
YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare Tire
2017BMW5 Series Gran Turismo5x120 mm27.6-27.7"145/65R20 | 27.4"
5 Series Gran Turismo M Sport Brakes5x120 mm27.6-27.7"145/65R20 | 27.4"
2016BMW5 Series Gran Turismo5x120 mm27.6-27.7"145/65R20 | 27.4"
5 Series Gran Turismo M Sport Brakes5x120 mm27.6-27.7"145/65R20 | 27.4"
2015BMW5 Series Gran Turismo5x120 mm27.6-27.7"145/65R20 | 27.4"
5 Series Gran Turismo M Sport Brakes5x120 mm27.7"145/65R20 | 27.4"
2014BMW5 Series Gran Turismo5x120 mm27.6-27.7"145/65R20 | 27.4"
5 Series Gran Turismo M Sport Brakes5x120 mm27.7"145/65R20 | 27.4"
2013BMW5 Series Gran Turismo5x120 mm27.6-27.7"145/65R20 | 27.4"
5 Series Gran Turismo M Sport Brakes5x120 mm27.7"145/65R20 | 27.4"
2012BMW5 Series Gran Turismo5x120 mm27.6-27.7"145/65R20 | 27.4"
5 Series Gran Turismo M Sport Brakes5x120 mm27.6-27.7"145/65R20 | 27.4"
2011BMW5 Series Gran Turismo5x120 mm27.6-27.7"145/65R20 | 27.4"
5 Series Gran Turismo M Sport Brakes5x120 mm27.6-27.7"145/65R20 | 27.4"
2010BMW5 Series Gran Turismo5x120 mm27.6-27.7"145/65R20 | 27.4"
5 Series Gran Turismo M Sport Brakes5x120 mm27.6-27.7"145/65R20 | 27.4"

2004-2010 BMW 5 Series Sedan/Wagon Spare Tires

This generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan/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 models include Sedan and Wagon versions. The Standard Sedan/Wagon 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.)


There was a facelift redesign in 2008 that updated the styling, but the spare requirements stayed the same.

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BMW 5 Series Spare Tire Fitments (2004-2010)
YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare Tire
2010BMWM55x120 mm26.9-27"145/60R20 | 26.9"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon5x120 mm25.5-25.9"125/80R18 | 25.9"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon Sport Package5x120 mm25.5-25.9"125/80R18 | 25.9"
2009BMWM55x120 mm26.9-27"145/60R20 | 26.9"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon5x120 mm25.5-25.9"125/80R18 | 25.9"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon Sport Package5x120 mm25.5-25.9"125/80R18 | 25.9"
2008BMWM55x120 mm26.9-27"145/60R20 | 26.9"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon5x120 mm25.6-25.9"125/80R18 | 25.9"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon Sport Package5x120 mm25.5-25.9"125/80R18 | 25.9"
2007BMWM55x120 mm26.9-27"145/60R20 | 26.9"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon5x120 mm25.7-25.9"125/80R18 | 25.9"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon Sport Package5x120 mm25.6-25.7"125/80R18 | 25.9"
2006BMWM55x120 mm26.9-27"145/60R20 | 26.9"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon5x120 mm25.7-25.9"125/80R18 | 25.9"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon Sport Package5x120 mm25.6-25.7"125/80R18 | 25.9"
2005BMWM55x120 mm26.9-27"145/60R20 | 26.9"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon5x120 mm25.6-25.9"125/80R18 | 25.9"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon Sport Package5x120 mm25.6-25.7"125/80R18 | 25.9"
2004BMW5 Series Sedan/Wagon5x120 mm25.6-25.9"125/80R18 | 25.9"
5 Series Sedan/Wagon Sport Package5x120 mm25.6-25.7"125/80R18 | 25.9"

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.)

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BMW 5 Series Spare Tire Fitments (1996-2003)
YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare Tire
2003BMW5 Series5x120 mm25-25.7"125/80R17 | 24.9"
M55x120 mm25.6-25.7"125/80R18 | 25.9"
2002BMW5 Series5x120 mm25-25.7"125/80R17 | 24.9"
M55x120 mm25.6-25.7"125/80R18 | 25.9"
2001BMW5 Series5x120 mm25-25.7"125/80R17 | 24.9"
M55x120 mm25.6-25.7"125/80R18 | 25.9"
2000BMW5 Series5x120 mm25-25.7"125/80R17 | 24.9"
M55x120 mm25.6-25.7"125/80R18 | 25.9"
1999BMW5 Series5x120 mm25-25.7"125/80R17 | 24.9"
1998BMW5 Series5x120 mm25.3-25.7"125/80R17 | 24.9"
1997BMW5 Series5x120 mm25.3-25.7"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.

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BMW 5 Series Spare Tire Fitments (1988-1996)
YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare Tire
1995BMW5 Series5x120 mm25.3-25.6"125/80R17 | 24.9"
1994BMW5 Series5x120 mm25.5-25.6"125/80R17 | 24.9"
1993BMW5 Series5x120 mm25.5-25.6"125/80R17 | 24.9"
M55x120 mm25.3"125/80R17 | 24.9"
1992BMW5 Series5x120 mm25.5-25.6"125/80R17 | 24.9"
M55x120 mm25.3"125/80R17 | 24.9"
1991BMW5 Series5x120 mm25.5-25.6"125/80R17 | 24.9"
M55x120 mm25.3"125/80R17 | 24.9"
1990BMW5 Series5x120 mm25.5-25.6"125/80R17 | 24.9"
M55x120 mm25.3"125/80R17 | 24.9"
1989BMW5 Series5x120 mm25.5-25.6"125/80R17 | 24.9"
M55x120 mm24.9"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.

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BMW 5 Series Spare Tire Fitments (1982-1988)
YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare Tire
1988BMW5 Series5x120 mm0-24.7"125/80R17 | 24.9"
M55x120 mm24.9"125/80R17 | 24.9"
1987BMW5 Series5x120 mm0-24.7"125/80R17 | 24.9"
M55x120 mm24.7"125/80R17 | 24.9"
1986BMW5 Series5x120 mm0-24.7"125/80R17 | 24.9"
M55x120 mm0"125/80R17 | 24.9"
1985BMW5 Series5x120 mm0-24.7"125/80R17 | 24.9"
M55x120 mm0"125/80R17 | 24.9"
1984BMW5 Series5x120 mm0-24.7"125/80R17 | 24.9"
1983BMW5 Series5x120 mm0-24.7"125/80R17 | 24.9"
1982BMW5 Series5x120 mm24.7"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.

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BMW 5 Series Spare Tire Fitments (1972-1981)
YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare Tire
1981BMW5 Series5x120 mm24.7"125/80R17 | 24.9"
1980BMW5 Series5x120 mm24.7"125/80R17 | 24.9"
1979BMW5 Series5x120 mm24.7"125/80R17 | 24.9"
1978BMW5 Series5x120 mm24.7"125/80R17 | 24.9"
1977BMW5 Series5x120 mm24.7"125/80R17 | 24.9"
1976BMW5 Series5x120 mm24.7"125/80R17 | 24.9"
1975BMW5 Series5x120 mm24.7"125/80R17 | 24.9"