BMWs are known for delivering a sporty driving experience and high-tech interiors. If you’re trying to upgrade your vehicle, you may need to check your lug pattern before selecting a new rim or wheel.

Your BMW lug pattern is easy to figure out.

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Why you should know your BMW’s lug pattern

A lug pattern, aka bolt pattern, is the specific arrangement of lug holes on your vehicle’s wheels. The pattern includes two numbers. The first number tells you how many holes there are, and the second number tells you the diameter of the imaginary circle formed by those holes.

For example, a 5x4.41 lug pattern tells you that there are five lugs in the wheel and they form a 4.41-inch circle.

You need to know your BMW’s bolt pattern information in case you need to switch your wheels by removing—and replacing—the lugs.

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BMW lug pattern guide

Every make and model has its own specific lug pattern. This pattern includes wheel size, lug pattern, offset, stud size, and hub/center bore measurements. For BMWs, the i3 models all have the same measurements.

However, the X5’s lug pattern might change depending on the size of the wheels and model year of the vehicle. Here’s a table with the kind of wheels you’ll need if you want to replace your rims for popular BMW models:

Model	OEM wheel size	Lug pattern (inches)	Offset	Stud size	Hub/center bore
2004-2020 BMW X3	17"-20"	5 x 4.72"	H	12x1.5	72.56
2000-2006 BMW X5	17"-24"	5 x 4.72"	H	14x1.5	72.6
2007-2013 BMW X5	17"-24"	5 x 4.72"	H	14x1.25	74.1
2014-2018 BMW X5	18"-21"	5 x 4.72"	H	14x1.25	74.1
2019-2020 BMW X5	18"-21"	5 x 4.4"	H	14x1.25	66.6
1992-2020 BMW 3-Series (318/325/328/330)	15"-20"	5 x 4.72"	H	12x1.5	72.56

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Lug pattern terminology 101

If your car expertise begins and ends with filling up the gas tank, you might feel a little stressed out looking at the table above. Let’s define a few of these terms so you can talk confidently with your local mechanic.

OEM wheel size: OEM means “Original Equipment Manufacturer.” OEM wheel size is the diameter of your BMW’s original wheels. It’s important to match this size when installing new rims.

Lug pattern: Also known as a bolt pattern, this number reveals how many lug holes there are on your BMW’s wheel and the diameter of the imaginary circle they form.

Offset: A wheel’s offset is the distance from the mounting surface to the center of the rim. A negative number means that the wheels stick out a bit, whereas a positive number indicates that the wheels are pulled in slightly towards the car. Most BMW OEM wheels have high medium offset.

Stud size: Stud size is expressed in a two-number figure. Depending on whether your country uses the metric or imperial system, stud size will be either (USA) stud diameter x threads per inch (e.g., 1/2x20) or (Canada, UK) stud diameter x distance between threads (e.g., 14mm x 1.50).

Center bore: The center bore is the opening that centers the wheel on the hub—and sizes vary, so you need to know the correct figure.

How to measure your BMW’s lug pattern

If your BMW model is not in the table above, don’t worry! Grab a ruler or a measuring tape and measure your BMW’s lug pattern manually.

The first measurement is the number of lugs. On most BMWs, there are five. Easy!

The second measurement is the diameter of the lug pattern. Start at the outer edge of one lug hole and use your ruler to measure directly across the circle. Then, in a five-bolt pattern, measure to the center of the nearest lug hole. Tada! That’s the diameter.

Let’s say you measure a diameter of 4.72 inches. That means your BMW’s lug pattern is 5x4.72, or 5 on 4.72.

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FAQ

Is the 5x5 bolt pattern the same as the 5x114 3?

No! While the first number is the same in both patterns, that just represents the number of bolts. The 5x5 is an imperial measurement, where the second number (5) is diameter in inches. The conversion in metric would be 127mm (not 114.3mm).

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