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BMW 5 Series III (E34) [1988 .. 1997] Europe Wheel fitment guide

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Please select the BMW 5 Series III (E34) [1988 .. 1997] (Europe) vehicle modifications below and check tables to get wheel size, tire size, bolt pattern (PCD), rim offset, and other wheel fitment parameters.
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III (E34) [1988 .. 1997] Europe

Europe
Select the BMW 5 Series III (E34) [1988 .. 1997] vehicle modifications below for the region of Europe.

BMW 5 Series III (E34) [1988 .. 1997] - Modifications

BMW 5 Series III (E34) [1988 .. 1997] 518g Touring

114 hp
EUDM
  • Generation: III (E34) [1988 .. 1997]
  • Production: [1995 .. 1996]
  • Sales regions: Europe
  • Power: 114 hp | 85 kW | 116 PS
  • Engine: , Petrol-LPG
  • Center Bore / Hub Bore:
  • Bolt Pattern (PCD):
  • Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
  • Thread Size:
  • Wheel Tightening Torque:
Tire   Rim   Offset Range mm Backspacing mm inches Tire Weight kg lb Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 225/60R15 95V 7Jx15 ET20 18 - 22 122 4.80 11.6 25.5 2.2
2.7 32
39
OE
205/65R15 94V 7Jx15 ET20 122 4.80 10.9 24.1 2.2
2.7 32
39
225/55R16 95V 7Jx16 ET20 122 4.80 11.4 25.2 2.3
2.6 33
38

BMW 5 Series III (E34) [1988 .. 1997] 518i

111 hp
EUDM
  • Generation: III (E34) [1988 .. 1997]
  • Production: [1989 .. 1994]
  • Sales regions: Europe
  • Power: 111 hp | 83 kW | 113 PS
  • Engine: , Petrol
  • Center Bore / Hub Bore:
  • Bolt Pattern (PCD):
  • Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
  • Thread Size:
  • Wheel Tightening Torque:
Tire   Rim   Offset Range mm Backspacing mm inches Tire Weight kg lb Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 205/65R15 94V 6.5Jx15 ET20 18 - 22 115 4.53 10.9 24.1 2.0
2.1 29
30
OE
195/65R15 91H 6.5Jx15 ET20 115 4.53 10.2 22.5 2.0
2.3 29
33
205/65R15 91V 7Jx15 ET20 122 4.80 10.9 24.1 2.0
2.3 29
33
225/60R15 94V 7Jx15 ET20 122 4.80 11.6 25.5 2.0
2.1 29
30

BMW 5 Series III (E34) [1988 .. 1997] 518i

114 hp
EUDM RUS
  • Generation: III (E34) [1988 .. 1997]
  • Production: [1994 .. 1995]
  • Sales regions: Europe, Russia+
  • Power: 114 hp | 85 kW | 116 PS
  • Engine: 1.8 L, , Petrol
  • Center Bore / Hub Bore:
  • Bolt Pattern (PCD):
  • Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
  • Thread Size:
  • Wheel Tightening Torque:
Tire   Rim   Offset Range mm Backspacing mm inches Tire Weight kg lb Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 94V 18 - 22 115 4.53 10.9 24.1 2.0
2.1 29
30
91H 115 4.53 10.2 22.5 2.0
2.3 29
33
91V 122 4.80 10.9 24.1 2.0
2.3 29
33
94V 122 4.80 11.6 25.5 2.0
2.1 29
30

BMW 5 Series III (E34) [1988 .. 1997] 518i Touring

111 hp
EUDM
  • Generation: III (E34) [1988 .. 1997]
  • Production: [1991 .. 1994]
  • Sales regions: Europe
  • Power: 111 hp | 83 kW | 113 PS
  • Engine: , Petrol
  • Center Bore / Hub Bore:
  • Bolt Pattern (PCD):
  • Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
  • Thread Size:
  • Wheel Tightening Torque:
Tire   Rim   Offset Range mm Backspacing mm inches Tire Weight kg lb Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 95V 18 - 22 122 4.80 11.6 25.5 2.2
2.7 32
39
94V 122 4.80 10.9 24.1 2.2
2.7 32
39
95V 122 4.80 11.4 25.2 2.3
2.6 33
38

BMW 5 Series III (E34) [1988 .. 1997] 518i Touring

114 hp
EUDM
  • Generation: III (E34) [1988 .. 1997]
  • Production: [1994 .. 1996]
  • Sales regions: Europe
  • Power: 114 hp | 85 kW | 116 PS
  • Engine: , Petrol
  • Center Bore / Hub Bore:
  • Bolt Pattern (PCD):
  • Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
  • Thread Size:
  • Wheel Tightening Torque:
Tire   Rim   Offset Range mm Backspacing mm inches Tire Weight kg lb Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 95V 18 - 22 122 4.80 11.6 25.5 2.2
2.7 32
39
94V 122 4.80 10.9 24.1 2.2
2.7 32
39
95V 122 4.80 11.4 25.2 2.3
2.6 33
38

BMW 5 Series III (E34) [1988 .. 1997] 520i

148 hp
EUDM RUS
  • Generation: III (E34) [1988 .. 1997]
  • Production: [1989 .. 1995]
  • Sales regions: Europe, Russia+
  • Power: 148 hp | 110 kW | 150 PS
  • Engine: 2.0 L, , Petrol
  • Center Bore / Hub Bore:
  • Bolt Pattern (PCD):
  • Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
  • Thread Size:
  • Wheel Tightening Torque:
Tire   Rim   Offset Range mm Backspacing mm inches Tire Weight kg lb Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 94V 18 - 22 115 4.53 10.9 24.1 2.0
2.1 29
30
91H 115 4.53 10.2 22.5 2.0
2.3 29
33
91V 122 4.80 10.9 24.1 2.0
2.3 29
33
94V 122 4.80 11.6 25.5 2.0
2.1 29
30

BMW 5 Series III (E34) [1988 .. 1997] 520i

127 hp
EUDM
  • Generation: III (E34) [1988 .. 1997]
  • Production: [1988 .. 1990]
  • Sales regions: Europe
  • Power: 127 hp | 95 kW | 129 PS
  • Engine: , Petrol
  • Center Bore / Hub Bore:
  • Bolt Pattern (PCD):
  • Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
  • Thread Size:
  • Wheel Tightening Torque:
Tire   Rim   Offset Range mm Backspacing mm inches Tire Weight kg lb Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 94V 18 - 22 115 4.53 10.9 24.1 2.0
2.1 29
30
91H 115 4.53 10.2 22.5 2.0
2.3 29
33
91V 122 4.80 10.9 24.1 2.0
2.3 29
33
94V 122 4.80 11.6 25.5 2.0
2.1 29
30

BMW 5 Series III (E34) [1988 .. 1997] 520i Touring

148 hp
EUDM
  • Generation: III (E34) [1988 .. 1997]
  • Production: [1991 .. 1997]
  • Sales regions: Europe
  • Power: 148 hp | 110 kW | 150 PS
  • Engine: , Petrol
  • Center Bore / Hub Bore:
  • Bolt Pattern (PCD):
  • Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
  • Thread Size:
  • Wheel Tightening Torque:
Tire   Rim   Offset Range mm Backspacing mm inches Tire Weight kg lb Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 95V 18 - 22 122 4.80 11.6 25.5 2.2
2.7 32
39
94V 122 4.80 10.9 24.1 2.2
2.7 32
39
95V 122 4.80 11.4 25.2 2.3
2.6 33
38

BMW 5 Series III (E34) [1988 .. 1997] 524td

114 hp
EUDM
  • Generation: III (E34) [1988 .. 1997]
  • Production: [1988 .. 1995]
  • Sales regions: Europe
  • Power: 114 hp | 85 kW | 116 PS
  • Engine: , Diesel
  • Center Bore / Hub Bore:
  • Bolt Pattern (PCD):
  • Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
  • Thread Size:
  • Wheel Tightening Torque:
Tire   Rim   Offset Range mm Backspacing mm inches Tire Weight kg lb Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 94V 18 - 22 115 4.53 10.9 24.1 2.0
2.1 29
30
91H 115 4.53 10.2 22.5 2.0
2.3 29
33
91V 122 4.80 10.9 24.1 2.0
2.3 29
33
94V 122 4.80 11.6 25.5 2.0
2.1 29
30

BMW 5 Series III (E34) [1988 .. 1997] 525i

168 hp
EUDM
  • Generation: III (E34) [1988 .. 1997]
  • Production: [1988 .. 1990]
  • Sales regions: Europe
  • Power: 168 hp | 125 kW | 170 PS
  • Engine: , Petrol
  • Center Bore / Hub Bore:
  • Bolt Pattern (PCD):
  • Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
  • Thread Size:
  • Wheel Tightening Torque:
Tire   Rim   Offset Range mm Backspacing mm inches Tire Weight kg lb Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 94V 18 - 22 115 4.53 10.9 24.1 2.0
2.1 29
30
91H 115 4.53 10.2 22.5 2.0
2.3 29
33
91V 122 4.80 10.9 24.1 2.0
2.3 29
33
94V 122 4.80 11.6 25.5 2.0
2.1 29
30

BMW 5 Series III (E34) [1988 .. 1997] 525i

189 hp
EUDM RUS
  • Generation: III (E34) [1988 .. 1997]
  • Production: [1990 .. 1995]
  • Sales regions: Europe, Russia+
  • Power: 189 hp | 141 kW | 192 PS
  • Engine: 2.5 L, , Petrol
  • Center Bore / Hub Bore:
  • Bolt Pattern (PCD):
  • Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
  • Thread Size:
  • Wheel Tightening Torque:
Tire   Rim   Offset Range mm Backspacing mm inches Tire Weight kg lb Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 94V 18 - 22 115 4.53 10.9 24.1 2.0
2.1 29
30
91H 115 4.53 10.2 22.5 2.0
2.3 29
33
91V 122 4.80 10.9 24.1 2.0
2.3 29
33
94V 122 4.80 11.6 25.5 2.0
2.1 29
30

BMW 5 Series III (E34) [1988 .. 1997] 525i Touring

189 hp
EUDM
  • Generation: III (E34) [1988 .. 1997]
  • Production: [1991 .. 1997]
  • Sales regions: Europe
  • Power: 189 hp | 141 kW | 192 PS
  • Engine: , Petrol
  • Center Bore / Hub Bore:
  • Bolt Pattern (PCD):
  • Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
  • Thread Size:
  • Wheel Tightening Torque:
Tire   Rim   Offset Range mm Backspacing mm inches Tire Weight kg lb Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 95V 18 - 22 122 4.80 11.6 25.5 2.2
2.7 32
39
94V 122 4.80 10.9 24.1 2.2
2.7 32
39
95V 122 4.80 11.4 25.2 2.3
2.6 33
38

BMW 5 Series III (E34) [1988 .. 1997] 525iX

189 hp
EUDM RUS
  • Generation: III (E34) [1988 .. 1997]
  • Production: [1991 .. 1995]
  • Sales regions: Europe, Russia+
  • Power: 189 hp | 141 kW | 192 PS
  • Engine: 2.5 L, , Petrol
  • Center Bore / Hub Bore:
  • Bolt Pattern (PCD):
  • Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
  • Thread Size:
  • Wheel Tightening Torque:
Tire   Rim   Offset Range mm Backspacing mm inches Tire Weight kg lb Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 95V 52 - 56 162 6.38 11.4 25.2 2.0
2.1 29
30

BMW 5 Series III (E34) [1988 .. 1997] 525iX Touring

189 hp
EUDM
  • Generation: III (E34) [1988 .. 1997]
  • Production: [1991 .. 1997]
  • Sales regions: Europe
  • Power: 189 hp | 141 kW | 192 PS
  • Engine: 2.5 L, , Petrol
  • Center Bore / Hub Bore:
  • Bolt Pattern (PCD):
  • Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
  • Thread Size:
  • Wheel Tightening Torque:
Tire   Rim   Offset Range mm Backspacing mm inches Tire Weight kg lb Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 95V 52 - 56 162 6.38 11.4 25.2 2.3
2.6 33
38

BMW 5 Series III (E34) [1988 .. 1997] 525td

114 hp
EUDM RUS
  • Generation: III (E34) [1988 .. 1997]
  • Production: [1993 .. 1995]
  • Sales regions: Europe, Russia+
  • Power: 114 hp | 85 kW | 116 PS
  • Engine: 2.5 L, , Diesel
  • Center Bore / Hub Bore:
  • Bolt Pattern (PCD):
  • Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
  • Thread Size:
  • Wheel Tightening Torque:
Tire   Rim   Offset Range mm Backspacing mm inches Tire Weight kg lb Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 94V 18 - 22 115 4.53 10.9 24.1 2.0
2.1 29
30
91H 115 4.53 10.2 22.5 2.0
2.3 29
33
91V 122 4.80 10.9 24.1 2.0
2.3 29
33
94V 122 4.80 11.6 25.5 2.0
2.1 29
30

BMW 5 Series III (E34) [1988 .. 1997] 525td Touring

114 hp
EUDM
  • Generation: III (E34) [1988 .. 1997]
  • Production: [1993 .. 1997]
  • Sales regions: Europe
  • Power: 114 hp | 85 kW | 116 PS
  • Engine: , Diesel
  • Center Bore / Hub Bore:
  • Bolt Pattern (PCD):
  • Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
  • Thread Size:
  • Wheel Tightening Torque:
Tire   Rim   Offset Range mm Backspacing mm inches Tire Weight kg lb Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 95V 18 - 22 122 4.80 11.6 25.5 2.2
2.7 32
39
94V 122 4.80 10.9 24.1 2.2
2.7 32
39
95V 122 4.80 11.4 25.2 2.3
2.6 33
38

BMW 5 Series III (E34) [1988 .. 1997] 525tds

141 hp
EUDM RUS
  • Generation: III (E34) [1988 .. 1997]
  • Production: [1991 .. 1995]
  • Sales regions: Europe, Russia+
  • Power: 141 hp | 105 kW | 143 PS
  • Engine: 2.5 L, , Diesel
  • Center Bore / Hub Bore:
  • Bolt Pattern (PCD):
  • Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
  • Thread Size:
  • Wheel Tightening Torque:
Tire   Rim   Offset Range mm Backspacing mm inches Tire Weight kg lb Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 94V 18 - 22 115 4.53 10.9 24.1 2.0
2.1 29
30
91H 115 4.53 10.2 22.5 2.0
2.3 29
33
91V 122 4.80 10.9 24.1 2.0
2.3 29
33
94V 122 4.80 11.6 25.5 2.0
2.1 29
30

BMW 5 Series III (E34) [1988 .. 1997] 525tds Touring

141 hp
EUDM
  • Generation: III (E34) [1988 .. 1997]
  • Production: [1991 .. 1997]
  • Sales regions: Europe
  • Power: 141 hp | 105 kW | 143 PS
  • Engine: , Diesel
  • Center Bore / Hub Bore:
  • Bolt Pattern (PCD):
  • Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
  • Thread Size:
  • Wheel Tightening Torque:
Tire   Rim   Offset Range mm Backspacing mm inches Tire Weight kg lb Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 95V 18 - 22 122 4.80 11.6 25.5 2.2
2.7 32
39
94V 122 4.80 10.9 24.1 2.2
2.7 32
39
95V 122 4.80 11.4 25.2 2.3
2.6 33
38

BMW 5 Series III (E34) [1988 .. 1997] 530i

185 hp
EUDM
  • Generation: III (E34) [1988 .. 1997]
  • Production: [1988 .. 1991]
  • Sales regions: Europe
  • Power: 185 hp | 138 kW | 188 PS
  • Engine: , Petrol
  • Center Bore / Hub Bore:
  • Bolt Pattern (PCD):
  • Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
  • Thread Size:
  • Wheel Tightening Torque:
Tire   Rim   Offset Range mm Backspacing mm inches Tire Weight kg lb Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 91V 18 - 22 122 4.80 10.9 24.1 2.0
2.3 29
33
91H 115 4.53 10.2 22.5 2.0
2.3 29
33
94V 115 4.53 10.9 24.1 2.0
2.1 29
30
94V 122 4.80 11.6 25.5 2.0
2.1 29
30

BMW 5 Series III (E34) [1988 .. 1997] 530i

215 hp
EUDM RUS
  • Generation: III (E34) [1988 .. 1997]
  • Production: [1992 .. 1995]
  • Sales regions: Europe, Russia+
  • Power: 215 hp | 160 kW | 218 PS
  • Engine: 3.0 L, , Petrol
  • Center Bore / Hub Bore:
  • Bolt Pattern (PCD):
  • Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
  • Thread Size:
  • Wheel Tightening Torque:
Tire   Rim   Offset Range mm Backspacing mm inches Tire Weight kg lb Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 91V 18 - 22 122 4.80 10.9 24.1 2.0
2.3 29
33
91H 115 4.53 10.2 22.5 2.0
2.3 29
33
94V 115 4.53 10.9 24.1 2.0
2.1 29
30
94V 122 4.80 11.6 25.5 2.0
2.1 29
30

BMW 5 Series III (E34) [1988 .. 1997] 530i Touring

215 hp
EUDM
  • Generation: III (E34) [1988 .. 1997]
  • Production: [1992 .. 1997]
  • Sales regions: Europe
  • Power: 215 hp | 160 kW | 218 PS
  • Engine: , Petrol
  • Center Bore / Hub Bore:
  • Bolt Pattern (PCD):
  • Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
  • Thread Size:
  • Wheel Tightening Torque:
Tire   Rim   Offset Range mm Backspacing mm inches Tire Weight kg lb Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 95V 18 - 22 122 4.80 11.6 25.5 2.2
2.7 32
39
94V 122 4.80 10.9 24.1 2.2
2.7 32
39
95V 122 4.80 11.4 25.2 2.3
2.6 33
38

BMW 5 Series III (E34) [1988 .. 1997] 535i

208 hp
EUDM
  • Generation: III (E34) [1988 .. 1997]
  • Production: [1988 .. 1995]
  • Sales regions: Europe
  • Power: 208 hp | 155 kW | 211 PS
  • Engine: , Petrol
  • Center Bore / Hub Bore:
  • Bolt Pattern (PCD):
  • Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
  • Thread Size:
  • Wheel Tightening Torque:
Tire   Rim   Offset Range mm Backspacing mm inches Tire Weight kg lb Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 91V 18 - 22 122 4.80 10.9 24.1 2.0
2.3 29
33
91H 115 4.53 10.2 22.5 2.0
2.3 29
33
94V 115 4.53 10.9 24.1 2.0
2.1 29
30
94V 122 4.80 11.6 25.5 2.0
2.1 29
30

BMW 5 Series III (E34) [1988 .. 1997] 540i

282 hp
EUDM RUS
  • Generation: III (E34) [1988 .. 1997]
  • Production: [1992 .. 1995]
  • Sales regions: Europe, Russia+
  • Power: 282 hp | 210 kW | 286 PS
  • Engine: 4.0 L, , Petrol
  • Center Bore / Hub Bore:
  • Bolt Pattern (PCD):
  • Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
  • Thread Size:
  • Wheel Tightening Torque:
Tire   Rim   Offset Range mm Backspacing mm inches Tire Weight kg lb Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 91V 18 - 22 122 4.80 10.9 24.1 2.0
2.3 29
33
91H 115 4.53 10.2 22.5 2.0
2.3 29
33
94V 115 4.53 10.9 24.1 2.0
2.1 29
30
94V 122 4.80 11.6 25.5 2.0
2.1 29
30
97Z front axle
94Z rear axle
134
149 5.28
5.87 		10.6
11.0 23.3
24.3 		2.7 39

BMW 5 Series III (E34) [1988 .. 1997] 540i Touring

282 hp
EUDM
  • Generation: III (E34) [1988 .. 1997]
  • Production: [1993 .. 1997]
  • Sales regions: Europe
  • Power: 282 hp | 210 kW | 286 PS
  • Engine: , Petrol
  • Center Bore / Hub Bore:
  • Bolt Pattern (PCD):
  • Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
  • Thread Size:
  • Wheel Tightening Torque:
Tire   Rim   Offset Range mm Backspacing mm inches Tire Weight kg lb Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 95V 18 - 22 122 4.80 11.6 25.5 2.2
2.7 32
39
94V 122 4.80 10.9 24.1 2.2
2.7 32
39
95V 122 4.80 11.4 25.2 2.3
2.6 33
38
97Z front axle
94Z rear axle
134
149 5.28
5.87 		10.6
11.0 23.3
24.3 		2.7 39

BMW 5 Series III (E34) [1988 .. 1997] M5

311 hp
EUDM
  • Generation: III (E34) [1988 .. 1997]
  • Production: [1988 .. 1992]
  • Sales regions: Europe
  • Power: 311 hp | 232 kW | 315 PS
  • Engine: , Petrol
  • Center Bore / Hub Bore:
  • Bolt Pattern (PCD):
  • Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
  • Thread Size:
  • Wheel Tightening Torque:
Tire   Rim   Offset Range mm Backspacing mm inches Tire Weight kg lb Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 93Z front axle
94Z rear axle
18 - 22 20 - 24 134
149 5.28
5.87 		10.6
11.0 23.3
24.3 		2.7 39
93Z front axle
93Z rear axle
134
149 5.28
5.87 		10.9
10.9 24.0
24.0 		2.7 39

BMW 5 Series III (E34) [1988 .. 1997] M5

335 hp
EUDM
  • Generation: III (E34) [1988 .. 1997]
  • Production: [1992 .. 1995]
  • Sales regions: Europe
  • Power: 335 hp | 250 kW | 340 PS
  • Engine: , Petrol
  • Center Bore / Hub Bore:
  • Bolt Pattern (PCD):
  • Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
  • Thread Size:
  • Wheel Tightening Torque:
Tire   Rim   Offset Range mm Backspacing mm inches Tire Weight kg lb Tire Pressure (front / rear) bar psi
OE 93Z front axle
94Z rear axle
18 - 22 20 - 24 134
149 5.28
5.87 		10.6
11.0 23.3
24.3 		2.7 39
93Z front axle
93Z rear axle
134
149 5.28
5.87 		10.9
10.9 24.0
24.0 		2.7 39

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Tire terms you can see on this page

The size of the hole in the center of a wheel is known as the center bore or centerbore.

- Recommended for winter
- Run-flat tires
- Link comes to the calculator page for comparison
- Steel wheels
OE - Original Equipment
- Tire Pressure
- Front axle
- Rear axle

Offset is the distance in millimetres from the centre line of the wheel to the wheel’s mounting face. Given that the mounting face can be either in front of or behind the centreline, the offset can be either neutral, positive or negative.

The Pitch Circle Diameter (PCD) is the diameter of the circle which passes through the centre of all the studs, wheel bolts or wheel rim holes

hp - Mechanical horsepower
kW - Kilowatts
PS - Metric horsepower

Wheel backspace is the distance from a wheel's mounting surface to the back edge of the wheel.

Tire pressure is a vehicle's recommended cold tire inflation pressure. It is measured in bars or PSI (pounds per square inch).

A sales region is a global automotive region in which a vehicle was officially sold or is still being sold.

Ex.: 7J x 15 Rim width (inches) x rim diameter (inches)

ISO standard Ex.: M12 x 1.25 Nominal diameter (mm) x pitch (mm)

UN-series Ex.: 9/16" - 18 UNF Thread size (in) - thread pitch
UNF - Unified National Fine Thread

Example: 215/55 R16 91 T

215 is the tire width in mm
55 is the ratio of profile height to width or simply 'profile'. With the same width, the larger this indicator, the higher the tire will be and vice versa
16 - diameter of the wheel (disk) in inches. (It is the diameter, not the radius!). This is the inner size of the tire or the outer size of the rim
91 - load index. This is the level of maximum permissible load on one wheel
T - tire speed index

The method of attaching a wheel to a hub: wheel nuts or wheel bolts

The torque value specified by the manufacturer for wheel bolts or wheel nuts, which is to be set when tightening on the torque tool (torque setting). A rotational force given in Newton metres (Nm) or foot-pounds (ft-lbs), wheel torque measures lug nut / bolts tightness

Ply rating denotes tire strength and load capacity, based on its layer count.
Load Range
Ply
Rating
Max. Load Pressure

The tires included with a new vehicle when it is purchased. OE tires are specifically chosen by the vehicle manufacturer to make the most of the vehicle's performance characteristics.

Load Index represents the maximum load a tire can carry, while Speed Rating indicates the maximum safe speed.
Load Index
Speed Rating
Capacity
Max Speed