BMW 7 Series wheel fitment — III E38 Facelift
BMW 7 Series wheel fitment
BMW 7 Series wheel fitment for the BMW 7 Series III (E38) Facelift (1998–2001): the factory PCD, centre bore and bolt spec, then the aftermarket width and offset window we fit to.
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x120 |
| Centre bore | 72.6 mm |
| Bolt / thread | M12 x 1.5 (bolts) |
| Wheel-bolt torque | 115 Nm |
| Seat type | tapered |
| Factory setup | staggered |
| TPMS | direct |
Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:
| Position | Width | Offset |
|---|---|---|
| Front | 7J–8.5J | ET1–ET20 |
| Rear (staggered) | 8.5J–10J | ET15–ET35 |
As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8–10 ET to keep the wheel tucked. The exact offset and any spacer are confirmed by the fit-check.
UK popularity & demand
Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 18,023 BMW 7 Series on UK roads, placing it in the top 11% of car models by volume across our fitment database.
That makes BMW 7 Series wheel fitment a high-demand spec to keep in stock. It is one reason we track it here.
Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.
Body styles & production
| Produced | 1998–2001 |