2013 BMW X5 Bolt Pattern & Tire Size
The 2013 BMW X5 OEM tire size, bolt pattern, and wheel specifications are listed below. All data is based on industry-standard OEM reference specifications.
The 2013 BMW X5 has a 5x120 bolt pattern, an OEM tire size of 255/55R18, and a 74.1mm center bore.
Other years of the BMW X5
2013 BMW X5 Engine & Trim Levels
Detailed tire and wheel breakdown for the 2013 BMW X5
Tire geometry â 255/55R18
The 255/55R18 fitted to the 2013 BMW X5 has a section width of 255mm and an aspect ratio of 55%, mounted on a 18-inch rim. That gives a sidewall height of 140.3mm (5.52") and an overall outside diameter of 737.7mm (29.04"). At highway speed this tire completes roughly 431 revolutions per kilometre, which is what your speedometer and odometer are calibrated against.
Plus-sizing window
If you want to upsize wheels on the 2013 BMW X5 while keeping the speedometer accurate, target a 265/48R19 (plus-one). For a softer ride or winter setup, a 245/62R17 (minus-one) keeps the overall diameter within Âą3% of stock, which is the industry tolerance for ABS and stability control to stay calibrated.
Wheel fitment specs
The 2013 BMW X5 uses a 5x120 bolt pattern with a 74.1mm hub bore. Safe rim width range for the OEM tire is 8.0J â 9.0J, and offsets in the ET41 â ET51 window will clear suspension and fender without rubbing on most setups.
Tire pressure guidance
Manufacturer-recommended cold tire pressure for the 2013 BMW X5 is printed on the driver-side door jamb sticker â always defer to that value, not to the maximum pressure printed on the tire sidewall. Check pressure monthly and before long trips; under-inflation by 20% can reduce tread life by 25%.
OEM Wheel & Tire Specs
| Engine & Trim | Tire Size | Rim Size | Offset (ET) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0si/xDrive35i | 18x8.5J | ET46 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What tire size does the 2013 BMW X5 3.0si/xDrive35i use?
The 2013 BMW X5 3.0si/xDrive35i uses 255/55R18 tires as standard equipment.
What is the bolt pattern of the 2013 BMW X5?
The 2013 BMW X5 has a 5x120 bolt pattern with a center bore of 74.1mm.
What is the wheel offset of the 2013 BMW X5?
The 2013 BMW X5 has a wheel offset of ET46.
Other Vehicles with 5x120 Bolt Pattern
The following vehicles share the same 5x120 bolt pattern as the 2013 BMW X5, making wheel interchangeability possible (verify offset and center bore before swapping).