FRENES

BMW X5 E70 PCD

2007–2013
VERIFIED
⌀74.1
PCD5x120
Centre bore74.1 mm
Offset (ET)ET48
Fixing typeM14x1.25
Tightening torque140 Nm
Original tyres255/50R19
Hub centric rings 74.1 mm → Wheel spacers 5x120(partner link) Change PCD (PCD adapter)(partner link) Sheet for your mechanic

Fitting wheels on a BMW X5 E70

A BMW X5 E70 (2007–2013) uses a 5x120 PCD and a centre bore of 74.1 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 74.1 mm or more. If it is larger (as with most aftermarket wheels), add a hub centric ring wheel centre bore → 74.1 mm.
  • Offset: the original is ET48. 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 M14x1.25, tightened to 140 Nm. The nuts or bolts must have the same seat (conical, spherical or flat) as the wheel.
  • Tyres: original fitment is 255/50R19. 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 74.1 mm centre bore: wheels from these vehicles bolt on and centre on a BMW X5 E70 without rings. Offset, width, diameter and caliper clearance still need checking.

BMW X6 F16 2014–2019 BMW X5 F15 2013–2018 BMW X5 M F15 2013–2018 BMW X5 M E70 2009–2013 BMW X6 M E71 axe avant 2009–2014 BMW X6 E71 axe avant 2008–2014 BMW M5 E39 1998–2003 BMW 5 Serie E39 1995–2003 VinFast VF6 from 2023 VinFast VF8 from 2023 VinFast VF9 from 2023

Will wheels from another vehicle fit your X5 E70?

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 X5 E70?

A BMW X5 E70 (2007–2013) has a PCD of 5x120: 5 studs or bolts spaced around a circle 120 mm in diameter.

Does a BMW X5 E70 need a hub centric ring?

The centre bore (hub diameter) of a BMW X5 E70 is 74.1 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 X5 E70?

The recorded original offset is ET48. A lower ET pushes the wheel outwards, a higher ET pulls it inwards: check wheel well and caliper clearance before making any change.

What tightening torque for the wheels of a BMW X5 E70?

The specified tightening torque is 140 Nm for M14x1.25 fixings. Tighten in a criss-cross pattern with a torque wrench and check the tightness again after about fifty kilometres.

Which vehicles have the same PCD as a BMW X5 E70?

With the same PCD (5x120) and the same centre bore (74.1 mm), these include: BMW X6 F16, BMW X5 F15, BMW X5 M F15, BMW X5 M E70. Offset, width and rim diameter still need checking for each vehicle.

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