FRENES

BMW M5 E28 PCD

1985–1988
VERIFIED
⌀72.6
PCD5x120
Centre bore72.6 mm
Offset (ET)ET20
Fixing typeM12x1.5
Original tyres225/50R16
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Fitting wheels on a BMW M5 E28

A BMW M5 E28 (1985–1988) uses a 5x120 PCD and a centre bore of 72.6 mm. Any wheel must match the vehicle's PCD exactly: there is no tolerance, unless you use a PCD adapter.

  • PCD: 5x120 required. See all vehicles with 5x120.
  • Centre bore: the wheel must have a centre bore of 72.6 mm or more. If it is larger (as with most aftermarket wheels), add a hub centric ring wheel centre bore → 72.6 mm.
  • Offset: the original is ET20. Compare your future wheel with the offset calculator (your vehicle is already selected) to see how many millimetres further in or out it will sit.
  • Fixings: thread M12x1.5. The nuts or bolts must have the same seat (conical, spherical or flat) as the wheel.
  • Tyres: original fitment is 225/50R16. For another size, check the diameter difference with the equivalence calculator (under 3 % recommended).

Vehicles with the same PCD and centre bore

Same 5x120 PCD and same 72.6 mm centre bore: wheels from these vehicles bolt on and centre on a BMW M5 E28 without rings. Offset, width, diameter and caliper clearance still need checking.

BMW M2 from 2016 BMW X6 M E71 axe arrière 2009–2014 BMW X6 E71 axe arrière 2008–2014 BMW M3 E30 1986–1991 BMW 2800CS-3.0CS E9 1968–1975 Land Rover Range Rover Sport III from 2022 Land Rover Range Rover V from 2022 Land Rover Defender L663 from 2019 Land Rover Discovery V from 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn 2015–2022 Alpina B4 axe arrière 2014–2019 Alpina B4 axe avant 2014–2019 Alpina B3 2013–2019 Alpina D3 2013–2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport II 2013–2022 Rolls-Royce Wraith from 2013

Will wheels from another vehicle fit your M5 E28?

Choose the vehicle the wheels come from: we compare the hub, then each original wheel to the millimetre.

Frequently asked questions

What is the PCD of a BMW M5 E28?

A BMW M5 E28 (1985–1988) has a PCD of 5x120: 5 studs or bolts spaced around a circle 120 mm in diameter.

Does a BMW M5 E28 need a hub centric ring?

The centre bore (hub diameter) of a BMW M5 E28 is 72.6 mm. A wheel with a larger centre bore is fitted with a hub centric ring that brings it down to the hub diameter. A wheel with a smaller centre bore cannot be fitted.

What offset (ET) for a BMW M5 E28?

The recorded original offset is ET20. A lower ET pushes the wheel outwards, a higher ET pulls it inwards: check wheel well and caliper clearance before making any change.

Which vehicles have the same PCD as a BMW M5 E28?

With the same PCD (5x120) and the same centre bore (72.6 mm), these include: BMW M2, BMW X6 M E71 axe arrière, BMW X6 E71 axe arrière, BMW M3 E30. Offset, width and rim diameter still need checking for each vehicle.

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