BMW 5 Series Spare Tires

The BMW 5 Series used 5x112 mm and 5x120 mm bolt pattern variations from 1972 to 2023 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, 145/80R17, 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.

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.

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare
2023BMWM5 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"
26.5-26.8"
26.5-26.8"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
2022BMWM5 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"
2021BMWM5 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"
26.5-26.8"
26.5-26.8"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
2020BMWM5 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"
26.5-26.8"
26.5-26.8"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
2019BMWM5 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"
26.5-26.8"
26.5-26.8"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
2018BMWM5 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"
26.5-26.8"
26.5-26.8"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
2017BMW5 Series Sedan
5 Series Sedan M Sport/Brakes
5x112 mm
5x112 mm
26.5-26.8"
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.)

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare
2016BMWActive 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"
145/80R17 | 26.1"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
2015BMWActive 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"
145/80R17 | 26.1"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
2014BMWActive 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"
145/80R17 | 26.1"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
2013BMWActive 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"
145/80R17 | 26.1"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
2012BMWActive 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"
145/80R17 | 26.1"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
2011BMW5 Series Sedan
5 Series Sedan M Sport/Brakes
5x120 mm
5x120 mm
26.7"
26.6-26.7"
145/80R17 | 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.)

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare
2017BMW5 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"
2016BMW5 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"
2015BMW5 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"
2014BMW5 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"
2013BMW5 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"
2012BMW5 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"
2011BMW5 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"
2010BMW5 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.)

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare
2010BMWM5
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"
2009BMWM5
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"
2008BMWM5
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"
2007BMWM5
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"
2006BMWM5
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"
2005BMWM5
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"
2004BMW5 Series Sedan
5 Series Sedan Sport Package
5x120 mm
5x120 mm
25.5-25.9"
25.5-25.9"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
125/80R18 | 25.9"

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.)

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare
2010BMWM5
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"
2009BMWM5
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"
2008BMWM5
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"
2007BMWM5
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"
2006BMWM5
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"
2005BMWM5
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"
2004BMW5 Series Sedan
5 Series Sedan Sport Package
5x120 mm
5x120 mm
25.5-25.9"
25.5-25.9"
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.)

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare
2010BMWM5
5 Series Wagon
5x120 mm
5x120 mm
26.9-27"
25.7-25.9"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
2009BMWM5
5 Series Wagon
5x120 mm
5x120 mm
26.9-27"
25.7-25.9"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
2008BMWM5
5 Series Wagon
5x120 mm
5x120 mm
26.9-27"
25.7-25.9"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
2007BMWM5
5 Series Wagon
5x120 mm
5x120 mm
26.9-27"
25.7-25.9"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
2006BMWM5
5 Series Wagon
5x120 mm
5x120 mm
26.9-27"
25.7-25.9"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
2005BMWM5
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.)

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare
2003BMW5 Series
M5
5x120 mm
5x120 mm
25-25.7"
25.6-25.7"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
2002BMW5 Series
M5
5x120 mm
5x120 mm
25-25.7"
25.6-25.7"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
2001BMW5 Series
M5
5x120 mm
5x120 mm
25-25.7"
25.6-25.7"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
2000BMW5 Series
M5
5x120 mm
5x120 mm
25-25.7"
25.6-25.7"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
1999BMW5 Series
5x120 mm
25-25.7"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1998BMW5 Series
5x120 mm
25-25.7"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1997BMW5 Series
5x120 mm
25-25.7"
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 and M5 models are listed individually.

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare
1995BMW5 Series
5x120 mm
25.3-25.6"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1994BMW5 Series
5x120 mm
25.3-25.6"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1993BMW5 Series
M5
5x120 mm
5x120 mm
25.3-25.6"
24.9-25.3"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1992BMW5 Series
M5
5x120 mm
5x120 mm
25.3-25.6"
24.9-25.3"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1991BMW5 Series
M5
5x120 mm
5x120 mm
25.3-25.6"
24.9-25.3"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1990BMW5 Series
M5
5x120 mm
5x120 mm
25.3-25.6"
24.9-25.3"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1989BMW5 Series
M5
5x120 mm
5x120 mm
25.3-25.6"
24.9-25.3"
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 and M5 models are listed individually.

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare
1988BMW5 Series
M5
5x120 mm
5x120 mm
24.7"
24.7-24.9"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1987BMW5 Series
M5
5x120 mm
5x120 mm
24.7"
24.7-24.9"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1986BMW5 Series
M5
5x120 mm
5x120 mm
24.7"
24.7-24.9"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1985BMW5 Series
M5
5x120 mm
5x120 mm
24.7"
24.7-24.9"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1984BMW5 Series
5x120 mm
24.7"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1983BMW5 Series
5x120 mm
24.7"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1982BMW5 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.

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare
1981BMW5 Series
5x120 mm
24.7"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1980BMW5 Series
5x120 mm
24.7"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1979BMW5 Series
5x120 mm
24.7"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1978BMW5 Series
5x120 mm
24.7"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1977BMW5 Series
5x120 mm
24.7"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1976BMW5 Series
5x120 mm
24.7"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1975BMW5 Series
5x120 mm
24.7"
125/80R17 | 24.9"