BMW 7 Series Spare Tire Fitment Guide

The BMW 7 Series used 5x112 mm and 5x120 mm bolt pattern variations from 1977 to 2026 along with tire diameters ranging from 25.3" to 29.0" 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 7 Series years and options. In this case, 125/80R17, 125/80R18, 145/60R20, 145/65R20 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 7 Series spare tire.

2023-2026 BMW 7 Series Spare Tires

This generation of the BMW 7 Series began in 2023 and is still the current model being produced. All the models (740i, 760i, etc.) for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution. The M Performance Models models include M Sport Brake versions and the Standard models are listed individually. The xDrive option does not change the recommended spare tire.

Slide Table to See More
BMW 7 Series Spare Tire Fitments (2023-2026)
YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare Tire
2026BMW7 Series5x112 mm28.9-29"195/55R20 | 28.4"
7 Series M Performance Models5x112 mm28.9-29"195/55R20 | 28.4"
2025BMW7 Series5x112 mm28.9-29"195/55R20 | 28.4"
7 Series M Performance Models5x112 mm28.9-29"195/55R20 | 28.4"
2024BMW7 Series5x112 mm28.9-29"195/55R20 | 28.4"
7 Series M Performance Models5x112 mm28.9-29"195/55R20 | 28.4"
2023BMW7 Series5x112 mm28.9-29"195/55R20 | 28.4"
7 Series M Performance Models5x112 mm28.9-29"195/55R20 | 28.4"

2016-2022 BMW 7 Series Spare Tires

This generation of the BMW 7 Series began in 2016 and was available through 2022. All the models (740i, 740e, 745e, 750i, etc.) for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution including xDrive versions. The Standard, Alpina B7, and M760i models are listed individually.


Although there was a facelift redesign introduced in 2020, the spare tire requirements remained the same.

Slide Table to See More
BMW 7 Series Spare Tire Fitments (2016-2022)
YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare Tire
2022BMW7 Series5x112 mm27.5-27.8"145/65R20 | 27.4"
Alpina B75x112 mm27.7-28.1"145/65R20 | 27.4"
7 Series M760i5x112 mm27.5-27.8"145/65R20 | 27.4"
2021BMW7 Series5x112 mm27.5-27.8"145/65R20 | 27.4"
Alpina B75x112 mm27.7-28.1"145/65R20 | 27.4"
7 Series M760i5x112 mm27.6-27.7"145/65R20 | 27.4"
2020BMW7 Series5x112 mm27.5-27.8"145/65R20 | 27.4"
Alpina B75x112 mm27.7-28.1"145/65R20 | 27.4"
7 Series M760i5x112 mm27.6-27.7"145/65R20 | 27.4"
2019BMW7 Series5x112 mm27.5-27.8"145/65R20 | 27.4"
Alpina B75x112 mm27.7-28.1"145/65R20 | 27.4"
7 Series M760i5x112 mm27.6-27.7"145/65R20 | 27.4"
2018BMW7 Series5x112 mm27.5-27.8"145/65R20 | 27.4"
Alpina B75x112 mm28-28.1"145/65R20 | 27.4"
7 Series M760i5x112 mm27.6-27.7"145/65R20 | 27.4"
2017BMW7 Series5x112 mm27.5-27.8"145/65R20 | 27.4"
Alpina B75x112 mm28-28.1"145/65R20 | 27.4"
7 Series M760i5x112 mm27.5-27.8"145/65R20 | 27.4"
2016BMW7 Series5x112 mm27.5-27.8"145/65R20 | 27.4"

2009-2015 BMW 7 Series Spare Tires

This generation of the BMW 7 Series began in 2009 and was available through 2015. All the models (740i, 750i, 760i, etc.) for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution. The Standard models include Li versions, and the Alpina B7 models include Long Wheel Base versions. The Active Hybrid 7 models are listed individually and any xDrive option does not change the recommended spare tire.


There was a facelift redesign in 2013 that updated the styling, but the spare requirements stayed the same.

Slide Table to See More
BMW 7 Series Spare Tire Fitments (2009-2015)
YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare Tire
2015BMW7 Series5x120 mm27.5-27.8"145/65R20 | 27.4"
Active Hybrid 75x120 mm27.6-27.7"145/65R20 | 27.4"
2014BMW7 Series5x120 mm27.5-27.8"145/65R20 | 27.4"
Active Hybrid 75x120 mm27.6-27.7"145/65R20 | 27.4"
2013BMW7 Series5x120 mm27.5-27.8"145/65R20 | 27.4"
Alpina B75x120 mm27.7-27.8"145/65R20 | 27.4"
2012BMW7 Series5x120 mm27.5-27.8"145/65R20 | 27.4"
Active Hybrid 75x120 mm27.5-27.8"145/65R20 | 27.4"
Alpina B75x120 mm27.7-27.8"145/65R20 | 27.4"
2011BMW7 Series5x120 mm27.5-27.8"145/65R20 | 27.4"
Active Hybrid 75x120 mm27.5-27.8"145/65R20 | 27.4"
Alpina B75x120 mm27.7-27.8"145/65R20 | 27.4"
2010BMW7 Series5x120 mm27.5-27.8"145/65R20 | 27.4"
2009BMW7 Series5x120 mm27.5-27.8"145/65R20 | 27.4"

2002-2008 BMW 7 Series Spare Tires

This generation of the BMW 7 Series began in 2002 and was available through 2008. All the models (745i, 750i, 760i, etc.) for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution. The Standard models include Li versions and the Alpina B7 models are listed individually.


There was a facelift redesign in 2005 that changed the look of the car, but it did not have a specific impact on the spare tire size.

Slide Table to See More
BMW 7 Series Spare Tire Fitments (2002-2008)
YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare Tire
2008BMW7 Series5x120 mm27.6-27.8"145/65R20 | 27.4"
Alpina B75x120 mm27.7-27.8"145/65R20 | 27.4"
2007BMW7 Series5x120 mm27.6-27.8"145/65R20 | 27.4"
Alpina B75x120 mm27.7-27.8"145/65R20 | 27.4"
2006BMW7 Series5x120 mm27.6-27.8"145/65R20 | 27.4"
2005BMW7 Series5x120 mm27.6-27.7"145/65R20 | 27.4"
2004BMW7 Series5x120 mm27.6-27.7"145/65R20 | 27.4"
2003BMW7 Series5x120 mm27.6-27.7"145/65R20 | 27.4"
2002BMW7 Series5x120 mm27.6-27.7"145/65R20 | 27.4"

1995-2001 BMW 7 Series Spare Tires

This generation of the BMW 7 Series began in 1995 and was available through 2001. All the models (740i, 750i, etc.) for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution. The Standard models include iL versions, and the Sport Package models include iL versions.


There was a facelift redesign in 1999 that altered the appearance but it had no impact on the spare tire fitment specifically.

Slide Table to See More
BMW 7 Series Spare Tire Fitments (1995-2001)
YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare Tire
2001BMW7 Series5x120 mm27-27.3"145/60R20 | 26.9"
7 Series Sport Package5x120 mm27-27.3"145/60R20 | 26.9"
2000BMW7 Series5x120 mm27-27.3"145/60R20 | 26.9"
7 Series Sport Package5x120 mm27-27.3"145/60R20 | 26.9"
1999BMW7 Series5x120 mm27.1"145/60R20 | 26.9"
7 Series Sport Package5x120 mm27-27.3"145/60R20 | 26.9"
1998BMW7 Series5x120 mm27.1"145/60R20 | 26.9"
1997BMW7 Series5x120 mm27.1"145/60R20 | 26.9"
1996BMW7 Series5x120 mm27.1"145/60R20 | 26.9"
1995BMW7 Series5x120 mm27.1"145/60R20 | 26.9"

1987-1994 BMW 7 Series Spare Tires

This generation of the BMW 7 Series began in 1987 and was available through 1994. All the models (735i, 740i, 750i, etc.) for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution including iL versions.

Slide Table to See More
BMW 7 Series Spare Tire Fitments (1987-1994)
YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare Tire
1994BMW7 Series5x120 mm25.6"125/80R18 | 25.9"
1993BMW7 Series5x120 mm25.6"125/80R18 | 25.9"
1992BMW7 Series5x120 mm25.6"125/80R18 | 25.9"
1991BMW7 Series5x120 mm25.6"125/80R18 | 25.9"
1990BMW7 Series5x120 mm25.6"125/80R18 | 25.9"
1989BMW7 Series5x120 mm25.6"125/80R18 | 25.9"
1988BMW7 Series5x120 mm25.6"125/80R18 | 25.9"
1987BMW7 Series5x120 mm25.3-25.6"125/80R18 | 25.9"

1977-1987 BMW 7 Series Spare Tires

This generation of the BMW 7 Series began in 1977 and was available through 1987. All the models (733i, 735i, 745i, etc.) for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution.

Slide Table to See More
BMW 7 Series Spare Tire Fitments (1977-1987)
YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare Tire
1987BMW7 Series5x120 mm25.3-25.6"125/80R17 | 24.9"
1986BMW7 Series5x120 mm25.3"125/80R17 | 24.9"
1985BMW7 Series5x120 mm25.3"125/80R17 | 24.9"
1984BMW7 Series5x120 mm25.3"125/80R17 | 24.9"
1983BMW7 Series5x120 mm25.3"125/80R17 | 24.9"
1982BMW7 Series5x120 mm25.3"125/80R17 | 24.9"
1981BMW7 Series5x120 mm25.3"125/80R17 | 24.9"
1980BMW7 Series5x120 mm25.3"125/80R17 | 24.9"
1979BMW7 Series5x120 mm25.3"125/80R17 | 24.9"
1978BMW7 Series5x120 mm25.3"125/80R17 | 24.9"