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.

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare
2023BMW7 Series
5x112 mm
28.9-29"
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. There were multiple versions manufactured in this year range and have specific spare tire and wheel solutions for each one. The , 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.)

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare
2022BMW7 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"
2021BMW7 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"
2020BMW7 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"
2019BMW7 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"
2018BMW7 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"
2017BMW7 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"
2016BMW7 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 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.)

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare
2015BMW7 Series
Active Hybrid 7
5x120 mm
5x120 mm
27.5-27.8"
27.5-27.8"
145/85R18 | 27.7"
145/85R18 | 27.7"
2014BMW7 Series
Active Hybrid 7
5x120 mm
5x120 mm
27.5-27.8"
27.5-27.8"
145/85R18 | 27.7"
145/85R18 | 27.7"
2013BMW7 Series
Alpina B7
5x120 mm
5x120 mm
27.5-27.8"
27.7-27.8"
145/85R18 | 27.7"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
2012BMW7 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"
2011BMW7 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"
2010BMW7 Series
5x120 mm
27.5-27.8"
145/85R18 | 27.7"
2009BMW7 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 models include Li versions and the Alpina B7 models are listed individually. (Listings include 745i, 750i, 760i, etc.)

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare
2008BMW7 Series
Alpina B7
5x120 mm
5x120 mm
27.6-27.8"
27.7-27.8"
145/85R18 | 27.7"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
2007BMW7 Series
Alpina B7
5x120 mm
5x120 mm
27.6-27.8"
27.7-27.8"
145/85R18 | 27.7"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
2006BMW7 Series
5x120 mm
27.6-27.8"
145/85R18 | 27.7"
2005BMW7 Series
5x120 mm
27.6-27.8"
145/85R18 | 27.7"
2004BMW7 Series
5x120 mm
27.6-27.8"
145/85R18 | 27.7"
2003BMW7 Series
5x120 mm
27.6-27.8"
145/85R18 | 27.7"
2002BMW7 Series
5x120 mm
27.6-27.8"
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.

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare
2001BMW7 Series
7 Series Sport Package
5x120 mm
5x120 mm
27-27.3"
27-27.3"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
2000BMW7 Series
7 Series Sport Package
5x120 mm
5x120 mm
27-27.3"
27-27.3"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
1999BMW7 Series
7 Series Sport Package
5x120 mm
5x120 mm
27-27.3"
27-27.3"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
1998BMW7 Series
5x120 mm
27-27.3"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
1997BMW7 Series
5x120 mm
27-27.3"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
1996BMW7 Series
5x120 mm
27-27.3"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
1995BMW7 Series
5x120 mm
27-27.3"
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.

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare
1994BMW7 Series
5x120 mm
25.6"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
1993BMW7 Series
5x120 mm
25.6"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
1992BMW7 Series
5x120 mm
25.6"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
1991BMW7 Series
5x120 mm
25.6"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
1990BMW7 Series
5x120 mm
25.6"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
1989BMW7 Series
5x120 mm
25.6"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
1988BMW7 Series
5x120 mm
25.6"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
1987BMW7 Series
5x120 mm
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.

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern
Tire
Diameters
Recommended
Spare
1987BMW7 Series
5x120 mm
25.3"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1986BMW7 Series
5x120 mm
25.3"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1985BMW7 Series
5x120 mm
25.3"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1984BMW7 Series
5x120 mm
25.3"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1983BMW7 Series
5x120 mm
25.3"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1982BMW7 Series
5x120 mm
25.3"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1981BMW7 Series
5x120 mm
25.3"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1980BMW7 Series
5x120 mm
25.3"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1979BMW7 Series
5x120 mm
25.3"
125/80R17 | 24.9"
1978BMW7 Series
5x120 mm
25.3"
125/80R17 | 24.9"