The 2008 BMW Z4 has a 5x120 bolt pattern, an OEM tire size of 225/45R17, and a 72.6mm center bore.

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2008 BMW Z4 Engine & Trim Levels

2.5i/3.0i
Bolt Pattern5x120
Center Bore72.6
Stud SizeM 12x1.5
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Detailed tire and wheel breakdown for the 2008 BMW Z4

Tire geometry — 225/45R17

The 225/45R17 fitted to the 2008 BMW Z4 has a section width of 225mm and an aspect ratio of 45%, mounted on a 17-inch rim. That gives a sidewall height of 101.3mm (3.99") and an overall outside diameter of 634.3mm (24.97"). At highway speed this tire completes roughly 502 revolutions per kilometre, which is what your speedometer and odometer are calibrated against.

Plus-sizing window

If you want to upsize wheels on the 2008 BMW Z4 while keeping the speedometer accurate, target a 235/38R18 (plus-one). For a softer ride or winter setup, a 215/53R16 (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 2008 BMW Z4 uses a 5x120 bolt pattern with a 72.6mm hub bore. Safe rim width range for the OEM tire is 7.5J – 8.5J, and offsets in the ET42 – ET52 window will clear suspension and fender without rubbing on most setups.

Tire pressure guidance

Manufacturer-recommended cold tire pressure for the 2008 BMW Z4 is printed on the driver-side door jamb sticker — 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 & TrimTire SizeRim SizeOffset (ET)
2.5i/3.0i17x8.0JET47

Frequently Asked Questions

What tire size does the 2008 BMW Z4 2.5i/3.0i use?

The 2008 BMW Z4 2.5i/3.0i uses 225/45R17 tires as standard equipment.

What is the bolt pattern of the 2008 BMW Z4?

The 2008 BMW Z4 has a 5x120 bolt pattern with a center bore of 72.6mm.

What is the wheel offset of the 2008 BMW Z4?

The 2008 BMW Z4 has a wheel offset of ET47.

Other Vehicles with 5x120 Bolt Pattern

The following vehicles share the same 5x120 bolt pattern as the 2008 BMW Z4, making wheel interchangeability possible (verify offset and center bore before swapping).