BMW 7 Series wheel fitment — III E38
BMW 7 Series wheel fitment
Start with the hub. The BMW 7 Series III (E38) spec table gives the bolt pattern and bore; the second table is the aftermarket window for BMW 7 Series wheel fitment.
| 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 |
Width and offset move together: roughly 8 to 10 ET more for every extra 1J keeps the wheel inside the arch. Final offset and any spacer come from 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.
A parc that size is why BMW 7 Series wheel fitment is worth getting exactly right: a lot of owners are shopping for these numbers.
Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.
Engines & drivetrain
| Variant | Engine | Fuel | Power | Drive, years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 728i, 728iL | 2,793 cc, M52B28 | petrol | 142 kW (193 PS) | 1995 to 1998 |
| 728i, 728iL | 2,793 cc, M52B28 | petrol | 142 kW (193 PS) | 1998 to 2001 |
| 730i, 730iL | 2,997 cc, M60B30 | petrol | 160 kW (218 PS) | 1994 to 1996 |
| 735i, 735iL | 3,498 cc, M62B35 | petrol | 173 kW (235 PS) | 1996 to 1998 |
| 735i, 735iL | 3,498 cc, M62B35 | petrol | 175 kW (238 PS) | 1998 to 2001 |
| 740i, 740iL | 3,982 cc, M60B40 | petrol | 210 kW (286 PS) | 1994 to 1996 |
| 740i, 740iL | 4,398 cc, M62B44 | petrol | 210 kW (286 PS) | 1996 to 1998 |
| 740i, 740iL | 4,398 cc, M62B44 | petrol | 210 kW (286 PS) | 1998 to 2001 |
| 750i, 750iL | 5,379 cc, M73B54 | petrol | 240 kW (326 PS) | 1994 to 2001 |
| 725tds | 2,497 cc, M51D25 | diesel | 105 kW (143 PS) | 1996 to 2000 |
| 730d | 2,926 cc, M57D30 | diesel | 135 kW (184 PS) | 1998 to 2000 |
| 730d | 2,926 cc, M57D30 | diesel | 142 kW (193 PS) | 2000 to 2001 |
| 740d | 3,901 cc, M67D40 | diesel | 175 kW (238 PS) | 1999 |
| 740d | 3,901 cc, M67D40 | diesel | 180 kW (245 PS) | 1999 to 2001 |
| B12 5,7 | 5,646 cc | 285 kW (387 PS) | 1995 to 1998 | |
| B12 6,0 | 5,980 cc | 316 kW (430 PS) | 1999 to 2001 |
Source: BMW E38, de.wikipedia.org.
Performance
| Variant | Power | 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 km/h) | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 728i, 728iL | 142 kW (193 PS) | 8.6 s | 225 to 227 km/h (140 to 141 mph) |
| 728i, 728iL | 142 kW (193 PS) | 8.6 s | 226 to 228 km/h (140 to 142 mph) |
| 730i, 730iL | 160 kW (218 PS) | 8.3 s | 234 to 235 km/h (145 to 146 mph) |
| 735i, 735iL | 173 kW (235 PS) | 7.6 s | 240 to 244 km/h (149 to 152 mph) |
| 735i, 735iL | 175 kW (238 PS) | 8.2 s | 243 km/h (151 mph) |
| 740i, 740iL | 210 kW (286 PS) | 6.9 s | 250 km/h (155 mph) |
| 740i, 740iL | 210 kW (286 PS) | 6.6 s | 250 km/h (155 mph) |
| 740i, 740iL | 210 kW (286 PS) | 7 s | 250 km/h (155 mph) |
| 750i, 750iL | 240 kW (326 PS) | 6.6 to 6.8 s | 250 km/h (155 mph) |
| 725tds | 105 kW (143 PS) | 11.5 s | 202 to 206 km/h (126 to 128 mph) |
| 730d | 135 kW (184 PS) | 9.2 s | 220 km/h (137 mph) |
| 730d | 142 kW (193 PS) | 8.9 s | 220 km/h (137 mph) |
| 740d | 175 kW (238 PS) | 8.4 s | 242 km/h (150 mph) |
| 740d | 180 kW (245 PS) | 8.4 s | 242 km/h (150 mph) |
Source: BMW E38, de.wikipedia.org.
Dimensions
| Length | 4,984 to 5,374 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm |
| Height | 1,425 to 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,930 to 3,320 mm |
Source: BMW E38, de.wikipedia.org.
Body styles & production
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Produced | 1994–1998 |