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BMW E39 5 Series and M5 tire sizes (1997–2003)
Factory front and rear tire sizes for every US E39 trim and wheel package by model year, each linked to its source.
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| Trim | US model years | Front | Rear | Run-flat | Star (*) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 528i Base Model | 1997 | 225/60R15 | 225/60R15 | ||
| 528i Base Model (option 1) | 1998–2000 | 225/60R15 | 225/60R15 | ||
| 528i Base Model (option 2) | 1998 | 235/45R17 | 235/45R17 | ||
| 528i Touring (option 1) | 1998 | 225/60R15 | 225/60R15 | ||
| 528i Touring (option 2) | 1998 | 235/45R17 | 235/45R17 | ||
| 528i Base Model (option 2) | 1999–2000 | 225/55R16 | 225/55R16 | ||
| 528i Sport Package | 1999–2000 | 235/45R17 | 235/45R17 | ||
| 528i Wagon (option 1) | 1999–2000 | 225/60R15 | 225/60R15 | ||
| 528i Wagon (option 2) | 1999–2000 | 225/55R16 | 225/55R16 | ||
| 528i Wagon Sport Package | 1999–2000 | 235/45R17 | 235/45R17 | ||
| 525i Base Model (option 1) | 2001 | 225/55R16 | 225/55R16 | ||
| 525i Base Model (option 2) | 2001 | 235/45R17 | 235/45R17 | ||
| 525i Sport Wagon (option 1) | 2001–2003 | 225/55R16 | 225/55R16 | ||
| 525i Sport Wagon (option 2) | 2001–2003 | 235/45R17 | 235/45R17 | ||
| 525i Sedan (option 1) | 2002–2003 | 225/55R16 | 225/55R16 | ||
| 525i Sedan (option 2) | 2002–2003 | 235/45R17 | 235/45R17 | ||
| 525i Sedan Sport Package | 2002–2003 | 235/45R17 | 235/45R17 | ||
| 530i Base Model | 2001 | 225/55R16 | 225/55R16 | ||
| 530i Sport Package | 2001 | 235/45R17 | 235/45R17 | ||
| 530i Sedan | 2002–2003 | 225/55R16 | 225/55R16 | ||
| 530i Sedan Sport Package | 2002–2003 | 235/45R17 | 235/45R17 | ||
| 540i 6-Speed | 1997–2001 | 235/45R17 | 235/45R17 | ||
| 540i Base Model | 1997–1998 | 225/55R16 | 225/55R16 | ||
| 540i Sport Automatic | 1998 | 235/45R17 | 235/45R17 | ||
| 540i Base Model staggered | 1999–2000 | 235/45R17 | 255/40R17 | ||
| 540i Wagon | 1999 | 225/55R16 | 225/55R16 | ||
| 540i Wagon Sport Package | 1999 | 235/45R17 | 235/45R17 | ||
| 540i Sport Wagon | 2000 | 225/55R16 | 225/55R16 | ||
| 540i 6-Speed Sport Package staggered | 2001 | 235/45R17 | 255/40R17 | ||
| 540i Sport Wagon (option 1) | 2001 | 225/55R16 | 225/55R16 | ||
| 540i Sport Wagon (option 2) | 2001 | 235/45R17 | 235/45R17 | ||
| 540i 6-Speed Sedan staggered | 2002 | 235/45R17 | 255/40R17 | ||
| 540i 6-Speed Sedan staggered | 2003 | 235/40R18 | 265/35R18 | ||
| 540iT Sport Wagon (option 1) | 2002–2003 | 225/55R16 | 225/55R16 | ||
| 540iT Sport Wagon (option 2) | 2002–2003 | 235/45R17 | 235/45R17 | ||
| M5 Base Model staggered | 2000–2003 | 245/40R18 | 275/35R18 |
Run-flat and star are filled only where a BMW owner's manual or Tire Rack's original-equipment listing confirms them for that year; blank means not confirmed. Check the placard in your driver's door jamb before buying.
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- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/528i/1997/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/528i/1998/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/528i/1999/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/525i/2001/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/525i/2002/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/530i/2001/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/530i/2002/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/540i/1997/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/540i/1998/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/540i/1999/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/540i/2000/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/540i/2001/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/540i/2002/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/540i/2003/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/540iT/2002/
- tiresize.com/tires/BMW/M5/2000/
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