BMWs are recognized for their exceptional craftsmanship, luxurious features, and modern technologies. If you’re looking to take your BMW to the next level, you can swap out your rims or add a mod to your wheels. But first, you’ll need to know your BMW’s bolt pattern.

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2014 BMW X6 bolt pattern

Most

BMW lug patterns

, including a 2014 BMW X6, can be expressed as 5x4.72, or 5 on 4.72. In other words, your BMW wheels have 5 lugs each, set in a circle 4.72 inches in diameter. For a simple way to think about what each number signifies in the pattern, refer to the expression below:

# of bolts x diameter of the circle they form

If you’re looking to swap out your wheels, your bolt pattern isn’t the only specification you’ll need to know. You should also know your BMW’s stud size, wheel offset, center bore measurement, and torque specifications:

Factory wheel size: 19”

Stud size: M14 x 1.25

Offset: 30 to 45 mm

Center bore: Front axis74.1 mm, rear axis 72.6 mm

Wheel tightening torque: 140 Nm

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How to measure your BMW X6’s bolt pattern

While the measurements above provide all the specifications you’ll need to know to replace your BMW’s wheels, it’s always helpful to know how to find the measurements yourself.

To measure the bolt pattern on your BMW, all you’ll need is a measuring tape. Choose a bolt on your wheel and measure from the outer edge of the lug hole to the center of the opposite bolt. That number is your diameter. To find your bolt number, simply count the number of bolts set around your wheel. Insert both numbers in the expression above and you have your bolt pattern!

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