BMW 7 Series Bolt Pattern, Center Bore & Wheel Offset (1977–2027)
BMW 7 Series wheel fitment: 5x120 bolt pattern, 72.6mm center bore (1977–2013); 5x112 bolt pattern, 66.6mm center bore (2016–2027). OE wheel sizes and offsets
- 5x120bolt pattern (PCD), most common
- 72.6 mmcenter bore
- M12x1.5 Boltwheel bolt / nut
- 38 guidesmodel years 1977–2027
Bolt pattern by generation
- 5x120, 72.6 mm center bore — 1977–2013 (26 variants)
- 5x112, 66.6 mm center bore — 2016–2027 (12 variants)
BMW 7 Series wheel specs by year and trim
| Year | Model / trim | Bolt pattern | Center bore | OE wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | BMW 7-Series G70 | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 20x9.0J |
| 2023 | BMW 7-Series G70 | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 20x9.0J |
| 2023 | BMW 740i G70 [ZA] | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 20x9.0J |
| 2023 | BMW 760i G70 [US] | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 20x9.0J |
| 2020 | BMW 7-Series G11 | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 19x8.5J |
| 2020 | BMW 7-Series G11 [UK] | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 19x8.5J |
| 2020 | BMW 745Le G12 | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 19x8.5J |
| 2017 | BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance G12 | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 19x8.5J |
| 2016 | BMW 7-Series G11 | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 19x8.5J |
| 2016 | BMW 7-Series G11 [UK] | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 19x8.5J |
| 2016 | BMW 730d G11 | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 18x8.0J |
| 2016 | BMW 750Li xDrive G12 | 5x112 | 66.6 mm | 19x8.5J |
| 2013 | BMW 7-Series F01 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 18x8.0J |
| 2013 | BMW 750Li F02 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 19x8.5J |
| 2011 | BMW 750Li F02 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 19x8.5J |
| 2010 | BMW 760Li F02 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 19x8.5J |
| 2009 | BMW 7-Series F01 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 18x8.0J |
| 2009 | BMW 7-Series F01 [UK] | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 18x8.0J |
| 2009 | BMW 730d F01 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 17x8.0J ET30 |
| 2009 | BMW 750Li F02 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 19x8.5J |
| 2006 | BMW 750Li E66 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 19x8.5J |
| 2006 | BMW 750Li with Shadow Line E66 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 19x8.5J |
| 2006 | BMW 750i E65 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 18x8.0J |
| 2006 | BMW 760Li E66 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 19x8.5J |
| 2003 | BMW 760Li E66 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 19x8.5J |
| 2002 | BMW 7 Series E65 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 18x8.0J |
| 2002 | BMW 730d E65 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 17x7.5J ET24 |
| 2002 | BMW 740d E65 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 18x8.0J |
| 2002 | BMW 760i E65 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 19x8.5J |
| 2001 | BMW 740i E38 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 16x7.5J ET20 |
| 2001 | BMW 740iL E38 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 16x7.5J ET20 |
| 2000 | BMW 740i E38 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 16x7.5J ET20 |
| 2000 | BMW 750iL E38 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 18x8.0J |
| 1999 | BMW 740i E38 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 16x7.5J ET20 |
| 1999 | BMW 750iL E38 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 18x8.0J |
| 1987 | BMW 750iL E32 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 15x7.0J ET20 |
| 1980 | BMW 745i E23 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 15x7.0J ET22 |
| 1977 | BMW 7 Series E23 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm | 14x6.5J ET22 |
Factory wheel sizes on the BMW 7 Series
Across the 38 BMW 7 Series trims with a documented factory wheel, the OE diameter is 14-20 inch, width 6.5-9J and offset ET20-30. A forged wheel that keeps the bolt pattern and hub bore of your generation (see the table above) and stays inside that offset range bolts on without spacers or hub rings. The offset spread between trims is 10 mm, so read the year-by-year row for your exact car before choosing a width. Going one inch up in diameter with a lower-profile tyre keeps the rolling circumference inside the usual 1.5% tolerance; every extra 0.5J of width moves the outer lip about 6 mm outward at the same offset, and each 5 mm less offset moves the whole wheel 5 mm outward.
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Vehicles With the Same Hub as the BMW 7 Series (5x120, 72.6 mm Bore)
In our database, 91 other vehicle entries from 9 makes use exactly the same 5x120 bolt pattern and 72.6 mm center bore. Factory wheels from these cars bolt on and center on the hub without rings; offset and width still have to be checked.
5x120 is used by 10.4% of the vehicle entries in our database (663 of 6,396); 51.1% of those also use a 72.6 mm center bore.
Hub-Centric Rings for a 72.6 mm Center Bore
A wheel with a center bore larger than 72.6 mm needs a hub-centric ring. The most common combinations:
| Wheel bore | Ring size |
|---|---|
| 73.1 mm | 73.1 → 72.6 mm |
| 74.1 mm | 74.1 → 72.6 mm |
| 76.1 mm | 76.1 → 72.6 mm |
| 78.1 mm | 78.1 → 72.6 mm |
ANKUSI forged wheels are bored to exactly 72.6 mm for this vehicle, so no ring is needed.
Sources and Last Update
Bolt pattern and center bore were checked against at least two independent fitment references before publication.
This record is part of the open ANKUSI Wheel Fitment Dataset (DOI 10.5281/zenodo.23241521, CC BY 4.0).
Compiled by the ANKUSI Wheels engineering team, an IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certified forged wheel factory in Guangzhou.
FAQ
What is the bolt pattern on a BMW 7 Series?
The BMW 7 Series uses a 5x120 bolt pattern on most variants we cover with a 72.6mm center bore. Other generations use 5x112 / 66.6mm (2016–2027). Always check the exact year and trim before ordering.
What is the BMW 7 Series center bore?
The hub-centric center bore is 72.6 mm on the most common generation; see the table for variants. Aftermarket wheels should match this bore or use hub-centric rings so the hub, not the bolts, carries the load.
Do all BMW 7 Series years share the same wheel fitment?
No. The bolt pattern or center bore changed between generations, so wheels are not interchangeable across all years. Use the year-by-year table on this page to pick the right specification.
Which forged wheels fit the BMW 7 Series?
Any wheel drilled 5x120 with a 72.6mm hub bore in the offset range shown on the model guide. ANKUSI forges wheels to order for this exact specification, in 14–24 inch diameters, so no adapters or hub rings are needed.