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BMW 5-series generations and tyre sizes

5-series E12

E12

1972 – 1976
Petrol66–147 kW (90–200 PS)Manual / Automatic
175/80 R14195/70 R14
5-series E12 (1. Facelift)

E12 (1. Facelift)

1976 – 1981
Petrol66–147 kW (90–200 PS)Automatic / Manual
175/80 R14195/70 R14
5-series E28/E28S

E28/E28S

1981 – 1987
Diesel, Petrol63–210 kW (86–286 PS)Manual / Automatic
/ R195/70 R14200/60 R390220/55 R390
5-series 5er-Reihe E34/E34S/E345S

5er-Reihe E34/E34S/E345S

1988 – 1996
CNG, Petrol, Diesel74–250 kW (101–340 PS)Manual / Automatic
195/65 R15205/65 R15225/60 R15225/65 R15225/55 R16235/45 R17245/40 R18
5-series E39

E39

1995 – 2000
Diesel, Petrol100–210 kW (136–286 PS)Manual / Automatic
205/65 R15225/60 R15225/55 R16
5-series 5er-Reihe E39/E39S (1. Facelift)

5er-Reihe E39/E39S (1. Facelift)

1999 – 2004
Diesel, Petrol100–294 kW (136–400 PS)Manual / Automatic
205/65 R15225/60 R15225/55 R16235/45 R17245/40 R18
5-series E60/E61

E60/E61

2003 – 2007
Diesel, Petrol120–373 kW (163–507 PS)Manual / Automatic
225/55 R16225/50 R17225/55 R17255/40 R19
5-series

5er-Reihe E60/E61 (1. Facelift)

2007 – 2010
Diesel, Petrol120–373 kW (163–507 PS)Manual / Automatic
225/55 R16225/50 R17245/45 R17245/40 R18255/40 R19
5-series F07/F10/F10M/F11

F07/F10/F10M/F11

2009 – 2013
Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid135–412 kW (184–560 PS)Automatic / Manual
225/55 R17245/45 R18245/50 R18245/40 R19245/45 R19265/40 R19102
5-series 5er-Reihe F07/F10/F10M/F11 (1. Facelift)

5er-Reihe F07/F10/F10M/F11 (1. Facelift)

2013 – 2017
Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid105–441 kW (143–600 PS)Manual / Automatic
225/55 R17245/45 R18245/50 R18245/40 R19245/45 R19265/40 R20265/40 R19102
5-series

G30/G31

2017 – Now
5-series 5er-Reihe G30/G31/F90

5er-Reihe G30/G31/F90

2017 – 2020
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid135–460 kW (184–625 PS)Automatic / Manual
225/55 R17245/45 R18245/40 R19275/40 R19275/35 R20
5-series 5er-Reihe G30/G31/F90 (1. Facelift)

5er-Reihe G30/G31/F90 (1. Facelift)

2020 – 2024
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid135–467 kW (184–635 PS)Automatic
225/55 R17245/45 R18245/40 R19275/40 R19245/35 R20275/35 R20
5-series 5er-Reihe G60/G61

5er-Reihe G60/G61

2023 – Now
5-series 5er-Reihe G60/G61/G90/G91

5er-Reihe G60/G61/G90/G91

2023 – Now
Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid145–360 kW (197–489 PS)Automatic
225/55 R18245/45 R19
5-series 5er-Reihe G60/G61/G90/G99

5er-Reihe G60/G61/G90/G99

2023 – Now
Diesel, Petrol145–535 kW (197–727 PS)Automatic
/ R225/55 R18245/45 R19

For the BMW 5-series in 2026, the top-rated Summer tyres are Continental Sportcontact 7 (rated 10.0/10) and Hankook Ventus Evo (rated 9.9/10). The BMW 5-series uses 26 tyre sizes across 16 generations. Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.

Source: aggregated data from ADAC, TCS, Auto Bild, GTÜ and other independent tyre testing organizations.

Summer tyres for BMW 5-series - market overview, tests, reviews 2026

Best Summer tyres for BMW 5-series

Best tyres for BMW 5-series by category

Best for dry
Continental Sportcontact 7
9.3/10
Best for wet
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
9.1/10
Best for comfort
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
9.1/10
Best for noise
Michelin Primacy 5
9.0/10
Best overall
Continental Sportcontact 7
10.0/10

Tyre comparison for BMW 5-series

#TyreRatingWetDryNoiseComfortSegmentFit
1Continental Sportcontact 710.08.69.37.78.0Premium65%
2Hankook Ventus Evo9.99.09.18.88.6Premium104%
3Continental Premiumcontact 79.88.98.96.76.9Premium69%
4Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S9.67.78.57.07.6Premium126%
5Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 69.48.59.18.17.4Premium100%

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Summer tyres for BMW 5-series?
Based on aggregated test results, the top-rated Summer 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.
What tyre sizes fit BMW 5-series?
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.
How many generations does the BMW 5-series have?
The BMW 5-series has 16 generations, from 1972 to 2023.
What is the best tyre for wet roads for BMW 5-series?
For wet road performance on BMW 5-series, the top-rated tyres are Bridgestone Potenza Sport (9.1/10) And Hankook Ventus Evo (9.0/10).
Are Continental Sportcontact 7 good for BMW 5-series?
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.
How to choose tyres for BMW 5-series?
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.

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