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1988 BMW 5 Series tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Check the tables below for every tire size, wheel size, bolt pattern (PCD), rim offset and tire pressure fitted to the 1988 BMW 5 Series.

1988 BMW 5 Series tire sizes

205/65R15225/60R15195/65R15195/70R14225/50R16235/45R17245/40R18
Bolt pattern

2 generations were sold in 1988. Check your chassis code before ordering wheels.

Other years
19841985198619871988198919901991 All 1972–2026
Fitment tables

12 trims sold in 1988

Open a trim for its factory package and every alternative size, front and rear. More than one generation was on sale this year — check the chassis code against your VIN before ordering.

BMW 5 Series III (E34)

1988 – 1997 8 trims

5 Series 520i

127 hp · M20B20 I6 205/65 R15 94V 4 fitments
GenerationIII (E34) 1988–1997
MarketEurope
Power127 hp
EngineM20B20 I6, Petrol
Center bore72.6 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/65 R15 94V15x6.5 ET20 5x1202.1TiresRims
195/65 R15 91H15x6.5 ET20 5x1202.3TiresRims
205/65 R15 91V15x7 ET20 5x1202.3TiresRims
225/60 R15 94V15x7 ET20 5x1202.1TiresRims

5 Series 524td

114 hp · M21D24 I6 205/65 R15 94V 4 fitments
GenerationIII (E34) 1988–1997
MarketEurope
Power114 hp
EngineM21D24 I6, Diesel
Center bore72.6 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/65 R15 94V15x6.5 ET20 5x1202.1TiresRims
195/65 R15 91H15x6.5 ET20 5x1202.3TiresRims
205/65 R15 91V15x7 ET20 5x1202.3TiresRims
225/60 R15 94V15x7 ET20 5x1202.1TiresRims

5 Series 525i

168 hp · M20B25 I6 205/65 R15 94V 4 fitments
GenerationIII (E34) 1988–1997
MarketEurope
Power168 hp
EngineM20B25 I6, Petrol
Center bore72.6 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/65 R15 94V15x6.5 ET20 5x1202.1TiresRims
195/65 R15 91H15x6.5 ET20 5x1202.3TiresRims
205/65 R15 91V15x7 ET20 5x1202.3TiresRims
225/60 R15 94V15x7 ET20 5x1202.1TiresRims

5 Series 525i (E-H25)

168 hp · I6 205/65 R15 91V 1 fitment
GenerationIII (E34) 1988–1997
MarketJapan
Power168 hp
EngineI6, Petrol
Center bore72.6 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/65 R15 91V15x7 ET20 5x1202.3TiresRims

5 Series 530i

185 hp · M30B30 I6 205/65 R15 91V 4 fitments
GenerationIII (E34) 1988–1997
MarketEurope
Power185 hp
EngineM30B30 I6, Petrol
Center bore72.6 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/65 R15 91V15x7 ET20 5x1202.3TiresRims
195/65 R15 91H15x6.5 ET20 5x1202.3TiresRims
205/65 R15 94V15x6.5 ET20 5x1202.1TiresRims
225/60 R15 94V15x7 ET20 5x1202.1TiresRims

5 Series 535i

208 hp · M30B34 I6 205/65 R15 91V 4 fitments
GenerationIII (E34) 1988–1997
MarketEurope
Power208 hp
EngineM30B34 I6, Petrol
Center bore72.6 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205/65 R15 91V15x7 ET20 5x1202.3TiresRims
195/65 R15 91H15x6.5 ET20 5x1202.3TiresRims
205/65 R15 94V15x6.5 ET20 5x1202.1TiresRims
225/60 R15 94V15x7 ET20 5x1202.1TiresRims

5 Series 535i (E-H35)

208 hp · I6 225/60 R15 94V 1 fitment
GenerationIII (E34) 1988–1997
MarketJapan
Power208 hp
EngineI6, Petrol
Center bore72.6 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
225/60 R15 94V15x7 ET20 5x1202.1TiresRims

5 Series M5

311 hp · S38B36 I6 235/45 ZR17 93Z 2 fitments
GenerationIII (E34) 1988–1997
MarketEurope
Power311 hp
EngineS38B36 I6, Petrol
Center bore72.6 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
235/45 ZR17 93Z17x9 ET22 5x12039TiresRims
245/40 ZR18 93Z18x9 ET22 5x12039TiresRims

BMW 5 Series II (E28)

1981 – 1988 4 trims

5 Series 528e

127 hp · 2.7L M20B27 I6 195/70 R14 91H 1 fitment
GenerationII (E28) 1981–1988
MarketUSA
Power127 hp
Engine2.7L M20B27 I6, Petrol
Center bore72.6 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
195/70 R14 91H14x6 ET22 5x12029TiresRims

5 Series 535i

180 hp · 3.5L M30B34 I6 195/70 R14 91V 2 fitments
GenerationII (E28) 1981–1988
MarketUSA
Power180 hp
Engine3.5L M30B34 I6, Petrol
Center bore72.6 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
195/70 R14 91V14x6.5 ET22 5x12029TiresRims
195/70 R14 91H14x6 ET22 5x12029TiresRims

5 Series 535is

180 hp · 3.5L M30B34 I6 195/70 R14 91V 2 fitments
GenerationII (E28) 1981–1988
MarketUSA
Power180 hp
Engine3.5L M30B34 I6, Petrol
Center bore72.6 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
195/70 R14 91V14x6.5 ET22 5x12029TiresRims
195/70 R14 91H14x6 ET22 5x12029TiresRims

5 Series M5

256 hp · 3.5L S38B35 I6 225/50 R16 92V 1 fitment
GenerationII (E28) 1981–1988
MarketUSA
Power256 hp
Engine3.5L S38B35 I6, Petrol
Center bore72.6 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
225/50 R16 92V16x7.5 ET20 5x1202.4TiresRims
Reading the table

What these columns mean

OE fitment
The package fitted at the factory for that trim.
Alternative
A size the car accepts without modification — plus-sizing, winter setups or optional wheels.
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Staggered
A wider tire on the rear axle than the front. Front-to-back rotation is not possible.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.

Considering a different size?

Run your OE size against the one you want to see diameter change, ground clearance and speedometer error.

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