BMW 5-series generations and tyre sizes

Based on aggregated test results, the top-rated tyres for BMW 5-series are: Continental Sportcontact 7 (10.0/10), Hankook Ventus Evo (9.9/10), Continental Premiumcontact 7 (9.8/10). Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.

The BMW 5-series uses the following tyre sizes: 175/80 R14, 195/70 R14, / R, 200/60 R390, 220/55 R390, 195/65 R15, 205/65 R15, 225/60 R15, 225/65 R15, 225/55 R16, 235/45 R17, 245/40 R18, 225/50 R17, 225/55 R17, 255/40 R19, 245/45 R17, 245/45 R18, 245/50 R18, 245/40 R19, 245/45 R19, 265/40 R19102, 265/40 R20, 275/40 R19, 275/35 R20, 245/35 R20, 225/55 R18.

The BMW 5-series has 16 generations, from 1972 to 2023.

For wet road performance on BMW 5-series, the top-rated tyres are Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (9.2/10) And Hankook Ventus Evo (9.0/10).

Yes, the Continental Sportcontact 7 is the top-rated tyre for BMW 5-series with a rating of 10.0/10. Its strongest discipline is dry. It covers 65% of BMW 5-series tyre sizes.

To choose the right tyres for BMW 5-series: 1) Check which tyre sizes fit your generation. 2) Choose between summer, winter, or all-season tyres. 3) Compare test ratings from independent organizations. 4) Consider your driving priorities (wet safety, comfort, mileage). 5) Decide between premium and budget segments based on your budget.

Summer tyres are optimized for warm temperatures (above 7 degrees C) with better dry and wet grip. Winter tyres use softer compounds and deeper treads for cold conditions, snow and ice. All-season tyres offer a compromise but do not match specialists in extreme conditions. Choose based on your climate and driving needs.