BMW 7 Series Spare Tires
The BMW 7 Series used 5x112 mm and 5x120 mm bolt pattern variations from 1977 to 2024 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, 145/85R18 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-Present 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 including xDrive versions.
2016-2022 BMW 7 Series Spare Tires
This generation of the BMW 7 Series began in 2016 and was available through 2022. There were multiple versions manufactured in this year range and have specific spare tire and wheel solutions for each one. The Standard, Alpina B7, and M760i models are listed individually. The xDrive option does not change the recommended spare tire. (Listings include 740i, 740e, 745e, 750i, etc.)
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | BMW | 7 Series Alpina B7 7 Series M760i | 5x112 mm 5x112 mm 5x112 mm | 27.5-27.8" 27.7-28.1" 27.5-27.8" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" 195/55R20 | 28.4" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2021 | BMW | 7 Series Alpina B7 7 Series M760i | 5x112 mm 5x112 mm 5x112 mm | 27.5-27.8" 27.7-28.1" 27.6-27.7" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" 195/55R20 | 28.4" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2020 | BMW | 7 Series Alpina B7 7 Series M760i | 5x112 mm 5x112 mm 5x112 mm | 27.5-27.8" 27.7-28.1" 27.6-27.7" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" 195/55R20 | 28.4" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2019 | BMW | 7 Series Alpina B7 7 Series M760i | 5x112 mm 5x112 mm 5x112 mm | 27.5-27.8" 27.7-28.1" 27.6-27.7" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" 195/55R20 | 28.4" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2018 | BMW | 7 Series Alpina B7 7 Series M760i | 5x112 mm 5x112 mm 5x112 mm | 27.5-27.8" 28-28.1" 27.6-27.7" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" 195/55R20 | 28.4" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2017 | BMW | 7 Series Alpina B7 7 Series M760i | 5x112 mm 5x112 mm 5x112 mm | 27.5-27.8" 28-28.1" 27.5-27.8" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" 195/55R20 | 28.4" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2016 | BMW | 7 Series | 5x112 mm | 27.5-27.8" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" |
2009-2015 BMW 7 Series Spare Tires
This generation of the BMW 7 Series began in 2009 and was available through 2015. There were multiple versions manufactured in this year range and have specific spare tire and wheel solutions for each one. 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. (Listings include 740i, 750i, 760i, etc.)
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | BMW | 7 Series Active Hybrid 7 | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 27.5-27.8" 27.6-27.7" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" 145/85R18 | 27.7" |
| 2014 | BMW | 7 Series Active Hybrid 7 | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 27.5-27.8" 27.6-27.7" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" 145/85R18 | 27.7" |
| 2013 | BMW | 7 Series Alpina B7 | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 27.5-27.8" 27.7-27.8" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2012 | BMW | 7 Series Active Hybrid 7 Alpina B7 | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 27.5-27.8" 27.5-27.8" 27.7-27.8" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" 145/85R18 | 27.7" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2011 | BMW | 7 Series Active Hybrid 7 Alpina B7 | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 27.5-27.8" 27.5-27.8" 27.7-27.8" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" 145/85R18 | 27.7" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2010 | BMW | 7 Series | 5x120 mm | 27.5-27.8" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" |
| 2009 | BMW | 7 Series | 5x120 mm | 27.5-27.8" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" |
2002-2008 BMW 7 Series Spare Tires
This generation of the BMW 7 Series began in 2002 and was available through 2008. There were multiple versions manufactured in this year range and have specific spare tire and wheel solutions for each one. The Standard models include Li versions and the Alpina B7 models are listed individually. (Listings include 745i, 750i, 760i, etc.)
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | BMW | 7 Series Alpina B7 | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 27.6-27.8" 27.7-27.8" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2007 | BMW | 7 Series Alpina B7 | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 27.6-27.8" 27.7-27.8" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2006 | BMW | 7 Series | 5x120 mm | 27.6-27.8" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" |
| 2005 | BMW | 7 Series | 5x120 mm | 27.6-27.7" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" |
| 2004 | BMW | 7 Series | 5x120 mm | 27.6-27.7" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" |
| 2003 | BMW | 7 Series | 5x120 mm | 27.6-27.7" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" |
| 2002 | BMW | 7 Series | 5x120 mm | 27.6-27.7" | 145/85R18 | 27.7" |
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.
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | BMW | 7 Series 7 Series Sport Package | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 27-27.3" 27-27.3" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 2000 | BMW | 7 Series 7 Series Sport Package | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 27-27.3" 27-27.3" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 1999 | BMW | 7 Series 7 Series Sport Package | 5x120 mm 5x120 mm | 27.1" 27-27.3" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 1998 | BMW | 7 Series | 5x120 mm | 27.1" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 1997 | BMW | 7 Series | 5x120 mm | 27.1" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 1996 | BMW | 7 Series | 5x120 mm | 27.1" | 145/60R20 | 26.9" |
| 1995 | BMW | 7 Series | 5x120 mm | 27.1" | 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.
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | BMW | 7 Series | 5x120 mm | 25.6" | 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| 1993 | BMW | 7 Series | 5x120 mm | 25.6" | 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| 1992 | BMW | 7 Series | 5x120 mm | 25.6" | 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| 1991 | BMW | 7 Series | 5x120 mm | 25.6" | 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| 1990 | BMW | 7 Series | 5x120 mm | 25.6" | 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| 1989 | BMW | 7 Series | 5x120 mm | 25.6" | 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| 1988 | BMW | 7 Series | 5x120 mm | 25.6" | 125/80R18 | 25.9" |
| 1987 | BMW | 7 Series | 5x120 mm | 25.3-25.6" | 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.
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | BMW | 7 Series | 5x120 mm | 25.3-25.6" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1986 | BMW | 7 Series | 5x120 mm | 25.3" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1985 | BMW | 7 Series | 5x120 mm | 25.3" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1984 | BMW | 7 Series | 5x120 mm | 25.3" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1983 | BMW | 7 Series | 5x120 mm | 25.3" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1982 | BMW | 7 Series | 5x120 mm | 25.3" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1981 | BMW | 7 Series | 5x120 mm | 25.3" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1980 | BMW | 7 Series | 5x120 mm | 25.3" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1979 | BMW | 7 Series | 5x120 mm | 25.3" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |
| 1978 | BMW | 7 Series | 5x120 mm | 25.3" | 125/80R17 | 24.9" |