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1998 BMW 8 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 1998 BMW 8 Series.

1998 BMW 8 Series tire sizes

235/50R16235/45R17265/40R17
Bolt pattern
Other years
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Fitment tables

3 trims sold in 1998

Open a trim for its factory package and every alternative size, front and rear.

BMW 8 Series E31

1989 – 1999 3 trims

8 Series 840Ci

282 hp · 4.0L M62B44 V8 235/45 ZR17 93Z / 265/40 ZR17 96Z 2 fitments
GenerationE31 1989–1999
MarketEurope
Power282 hp
Engine4.0L M62B44 V8, Petrol
Center bore72.5 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
Front235/45 ZR17 93Z17x8 ET10 5x12036TiresRims
Rear265/40 ZR17 96Z17x9 ET19 5x12036TiresRims
235/50 ZR16 93Z16x7.5 ET15 5x12036TiresRims

8 Series 840Ci (E-E40)

282 hp · 448S V8 235/45 ZR17 93Z / 265/40 ZR17 96Z 2 fitments
GenerationE31 1989–1999
MarketJapan
Power282 hp
Engine448S V8, Petrol
Center bore72.5 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
Front235/45 ZR17 93Z17x8 ET10 5x12039TiresRims
Rear265/40 ZR17 96Z17x9 ET19 5x12042TiresRims
235/50 ZR16 93Z16x7.5 ET15 5x1202.9TiresRims

8 Series 850Ci

322 hp · 5.4L M73B54 V12 235/45 ZR17 93Z / 265/40 ZR17 96Z 2 fitments
GenerationE31 1989–1999
MarketEurope
Power322 hp
Engine5.4L M73B54 V12, Petrol
Center bore72.5 mm
PCD5x120
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
Front235/45 ZR17 93Z17x8 ET10 5x12036TiresRims
Rear265/40 ZR17 96Z17x9 ET19 5x12036TiresRims
235/50 ZR16 93Z16x7.5 ET15 5x12036TiresRims
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.

Open the size calculator
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