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1997 BMW 7 Series Wheel fitment guide Find out what wheels and tires fit 1997 BMW 7 Series

Please select the 1997 BMW 7 Series vehicle modifications below and check tables to get wheel size, tire size, bolt pattern (PCD), rim offset and other wheel fitment parameters. If necessary, you can filter them by sales distribution region.

BMW 7 Series III (E38) [1994 .. 1998]

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Saloon (E38)

1997 BMW 7 Series III (E38) [1994 .. 1998] - Modifications

Diesel:

725tds I6 141hp

Petrol:

728i I6 190hp 728iL I6 190hp 735i V8 232hp 735i (E-GF35) V8 232hp 735iL V8 232hp 740i V8 282hp 740i V8 282hp 740i (E-GF44) V8 282hp 740iL V8 282hp 740iL V8 282hp 750i V12 322hp 750iL V12 322hp 750iL V12 322hp 750iL (E-GK50) V12 322hp L7 (E-L7) V12 322hp

BMW 7 Series III (E38) [1994 .. 1998] 725tds

141 hp

Generation: III (E38) [1994 .. 1998]
Production: [1996 .. 1998]
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	bar psi
OE 235/60ZR16 100W	7.5Jx16 ET20	18 - 22	128 5.04	12.7 28.0	2.0 2.3 29 33	OE
215/65ZR16 98W	7.5Jx16 ET20		128 5.04	12.1 26.7	2.0 2.3 29 33
235/60ZR16 100W	8Jx16 ET23		137 5.39	12.7 28.0	2.0 2.3 29 33
245/55ZR16 100W	8Jx16 ET23		137 5.39	12.7 28.1	2.0 2.3 29 33
235/55ZR17 99W	8Jx17 ET23		137 5.39	12.5 27.5	2.8 3.0 41 44
235/50ZR18 97Z 255/45ZR18 95Z	8Jx18 ET20 9Jx18 ET22		134 149 5.28 5.87	12.1 12.3 26.8 27.2	2.4 2.8 35 41
235/50ZR18 97Z 255/45ZR18 95Z	8Jx18 ET13 9.5Jx18 ET25		127 158 5.00 6.22	12.1 12.3 26.8 27.2	2.4 2.8 35 41
235/50ZR18 97Z 255/45ZR18 95Z	8Jx18 ET20 9.5Jx18 ET25		134 158 5.28 6.22	12.1 12.3 26.8 27.2	2.4 2.8 35 41

BMW 7 Series III (E38) [1994 .. 1998] 728i

190 hp

Generation: III (E38) [1994 .. 1998]
Production: [1995 .. 1998]
Sales regions: Europe, Russia+
Power: 190 hp | 142 kW | 193 PS
Engine: 2.8 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	bar psi
OE 235/60ZR16 100W	7.5Jx16 ET20	18 - 22	128 5.04	12.7 28.0	2.0 2.3 29 33	OE
215/65ZR16 98W	7.5Jx16 ET20		128 5.04	12.1 26.7	2.0 2.3 29 33
235/60ZR16 100W	8Jx16 ET23		137 5.39	12.7 28.0	2.0 2.3 29 33
245/55ZR16 100W	8Jx16 ET23		137 5.39	12.7 28.1	2.0 2.3 29 33
235/55ZR17 99W	8Jx17 ET23		137 5.39	12.5 27.5	2.8 3.0 41 44
235/50ZR18 97Z 255/45ZR18 95Z	8Jx18 ET20 9Jx18 ET22		134 149 5.28 5.87	12.1 12.3 26.8 27.2	2.4 2.8 35 41
235/50ZR18 97Z 255/45ZR18 95Z	8Jx18 ET13 9.5Jx18 ET25		127 158 5.00 6.22	12.1 12.3 26.8 27.2	2.4 2.8 35 41
235/50ZR18 97Z 255/45ZR18 95Z	8Jx18 ET20 9.5Jx18 ET25		134 158 5.28 6.22	12.1 12.3 26.8 27.2	2.4 2.8 35 41

BMW 7 Series III (E38) [1994 .. 1998] 728iL

190 hp

Generation: III (E38) [1994 .. 1998]
Production: [1995 .. 1998]
Sales regions: Europe, Russia+
Power: 190 hp | 142 kW | 193 PS
Engine: 2.8 L, , Petrol

Center Bore / Hub Bore:
Bolt Pattern (PCD):
Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
Thread Size:
Wheel Tightening Torque:

Tire	Offset Range mm	Backspacing mm inches	Tire Weight kg lb	bar psi
OE 100W	18 - 22	128 5.04	12.7 28.0	2.0 2.3 29 33	OE
98W		128 5.04	12.1 26.7	2.0 2.3 29 33
100W		137 5.39	12.7 28.0	2.0 2.3 29 33
100W		137 5.39	12.7 28.1	2.0 2.3 29 33
99W		137 5.39	12.5 27.5	2.8 3.0 41 44
97Z 95Z		134 158 5.28 6.22	12.1 12.3 26.8 27.2	2.4 2.8 35 41
97Z 95Z		134 149 5.28 5.87	12.1 12.3 26.8 27.2	2.4 2.8 35 41
97Z 95Z		127 158 5.00 6.22	12.1 12.3 26.8 27.2	2.4 2.8 35 41

BMW 7 Series III (E38) [1994 .. 1998] 735i

232 hp

Generation: III (E38) [1994 .. 1998]
Production: [1996 .. 1998]
Sales regions: Europe, Russia+
Power: 232 hp | 173 kW | 235 PS
Engine: 3.5 L, , Petrol

Center Bore / Hub Bore:
Bolt Pattern (PCD):
Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
Thread Size:
Wheel Tightening Torque:

Tire	Offset Range mm	Backspacing mm inches	Tire Weight kg lb	bar psi
OE 100W	18 - 22	128 5.04	12.7 28.0	2.0 2.3 29 33	OE
98W		128 5.04	12.1 26.7	2.0 2.3 29 33
100W		137 5.39	12.7 28.0	2.0 2.3 29 33
100W		137 5.39	12.7 28.1	2.0 2.3 29 33
99W		137 5.39	12.5 27.5	2.8 3.0 41 44
97Z 95Z		134 158 5.28 6.22	12.1 12.3 26.8 27.2	2.4 2.8 35 41
97Z 95Z		127 158 5.00 6.22	12.1 12.3 26.8 27.2	2.4 2.8 35 41
97Z 95Z		134 149 5.28 5.87	12.1 12.3 26.8 27.2	2.4 2.8 35 41

BMW 7 Series III (E38) [1994 .. 1998] 735i (E-GF35)

232 hp

Model Code / Japan : E-GF35
Generation: III (E38) [1994 .. 1998]
Production: [1996 .. 1997]
Sales regions: Japan
Power: 232 hp | 173 kW | 235 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	bar psi
OE 100W		18 - 22	128 5.04	12.7 28.0	2.0 2.3 29 33	OE

BMW 7 Series III (E38) [1994 .. 1998] 735iL

232 hp

Generation: III (E38) [1994 .. 1998]
Production: [1996 .. 1998]
Sales regions: Europe, Russia+
Power: 232 hp | 173 kW | 235 PS
Engine: 3.5 L, , Petrol

Center Bore / Hub Bore:
Bolt Pattern (PCD):
Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
Thread Size:
Wheel Tightening Torque:

Tire	Offset Range mm	Backspacing mm inches	Tire Weight kg lb	bar psi
OE 100W	18 - 22	128 5.04	12.7 28.0	2.0 2.3 29 33	OE
98W		128 5.04	12.1 26.7	2.0 2.3 29 33
100W		137 5.39	12.7 28.0	2.0 2.3 29 33
100W		137 5.39	12.7 28.1	2.0 2.3 29 33
99W		137 5.39	12.5 27.5	2.8 3.0 41 44
97Z 95Z		134 158 5.28 6.22	12.1 12.3 26.8 27.2	2.4 2.8 35 41
97Z 95Z		127 158 5.00 6.22	12.1 12.3 26.8 27.2	2.4 2.8 35 41
97Z 95Z		134 149 5.28 5.87	12.1 12.3 26.8 27.2	2.4 2.8 35 41

BMW 7 Series III (E38) [1994 .. 1998] 740i

282 hp

Generation: III (E38) [1994 .. 1998]
Production: [1996 .. 1998]
Sales regions: Europe, Russia+
Power: 282 hp | 210 kW | 286 PS
Engine: 4.4 L, , Petrol

Center Bore / Hub Bore:
Bolt Pattern (PCD):
Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
Thread Size:
Wheel Tightening Torque:

Tire	Offset Range mm	Backspacing mm inches	Tire Weight kg lb	bar psi
OE 100W	18 - 22	128 5.04	12.7 28.0	2.0 2.3 29 33	OE
98W		128 5.04	12.1 26.7	2.0 2.3 29 33
100W		137 5.39	12.7 28.0	2.0 2.3 29 33
100W		137 5.39	12.7 28.1	2.0 2.3 29 33
99W		137 5.39	12.5 27.5	2.8 3.0 41 44
97Z 95Z		134 158 5.28 6.22	12.1 12.3 26.8 27.2	2.4 2.8 35 41
97Z 95Z		127 158 5.00 6.22	12.1 12.3 26.8 27.2	2.4 2.8 35 41
97Z 95Z		134 149 5.28 5.87	12.1 12.3 26.8 27.2	2.4 2.8 35 41

BMW 7 Series III (E38) [1994 .. 1998] 740i

282 hp

Generation: III (E38) [1994 .. 1998]
Production: [1997 .. 1998]
Sales regions: USA+, Canada
Power: 282 hp | 210 kW | 286 PS
Engine: 4.4 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	bar psi
OE 100H		18 - 22	128 5.04	12.7 28.0	2.2 2.7 32 39	OE
97Z 95Z			127 158 5.00 6.22	12.1 12.3 26.8 27.2	2.4 2.8 35 41

BMW 7 Series III (E38) [1994 .. 1998] 740i (E-GF44)

282 hp

Model Code / Japan : E-GF44
Generation: III (E38) [1994 .. 1998]
Production: [1996 .. 1997]
Sales regions: Japan
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	bar psi
OE 100W		18 - 22	128 5.04	12.7 28.0	2.0 2.3 29 33	OE

BMW 7 Series III (E38) [1994 .. 1998] 740iL

282 hp

Generation: III (E38) [1994 .. 1998]
Production: [1997 .. 1998]
Sales regions: USA+, Canada
Power: 282 hp | 210 kW | 286 PS
Engine: 4.4 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	bar psi
OE 100H		18 - 22	128 5.04	12.7 28.0	2.2 2.7 32 39	OE
97Z 95Z			127 158 5.00 6.22	12.1 12.3 26.8 27.2	2.4 2.8 35 41

BMW 7 Series III (E38) [1994 .. 1998] 740iL

282 hp

Generation: III (E38) [1994 .. 1998]
Production: [1996 .. 1998]
Sales regions: Europe, Russia+
Power: 282 hp | 210 kW | 286 PS
Engine: 4.4 L, , Petrol

Center Bore / Hub Bore:
Bolt Pattern (PCD):
Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
Thread Size:
Wheel Tightening Torque:

Tire	Offset Range mm	Backspacing mm inches	Tire Weight kg lb	bar psi
OE 100W	18 - 22	128 5.04	12.7 28.0	2.0 2.3 29 33	OE
98W		128 5.04	12.1 26.7	2.0 2.3 29 33
100W		137 5.39	12.7 28.0	2.0 2.3 29 33
100W		137 5.39	12.7 28.1	2.0 2.3 29 33
99W		137 5.39	12.5 27.5	2.8 3.0 41 44
97Z 95Z		134 158 5.28 6.22	12.1 12.3 26.8 27.2	2.4 2.8 35 41
97Z 95Z		127 158 5.00 6.22	12.1 12.3 26.8 27.2	2.4 2.8 35 41
97Z 95Z		134 149 5.28 5.87	12.1 12.3 26.8 27.2	2.4 2.8 35 41

BMW 7 Series III (E38) [1994 .. 1998] 750i

322 hp

Generation: III (E38) [1994 .. 1998]
Production: [1994 .. 1998]
Sales regions: Europe, Russia+
Power: 322 hp | 240 kW | 326 PS
Engine: 5.4 L, , Petrol

Center Bore / Hub Bore:
Bolt Pattern (PCD):
Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
Thread Size:
Wheel Tightening Torque:

Tire	Offset Range mm	Backspacing mm inches	Tire Weight kg lb	bar psi
OE 100W	18 - 22	128 5.04	12.7 28.0	2.0 2.3 29 33	OE
98W		128 5.04	12.1 26.7	2.0 2.3 29 33
100W		137 5.39	12.7 28.0	2.0 2.3 29 33
100W		137 5.39	12.7 28.1	2.0 2.3 29 33
99W		137 5.39	12.5 27.5	2.8 3.0 41 44
97Z 95Z		134 149 5.28 5.87	12.1 12.3 26.8 27.2	2.4 2.8 35 41
97Z 95Z		134 158 5.28 6.22	12.1 12.3 26.8 27.2	2.4 2.8 35 41
97Z 95Z		127 158 5.00 6.22	12.1 12.3 26.8 27.2	2.4 2.8 35 41

BMW 7 Series III (E38) [1994 .. 1998] 750iL

322 hp

Generation: III (E38) [1994 .. 1998]
Production: [1994 .. 1998]
Sales regions: Europe, Russia+
Power: 322 hp | 240 kW | 326 PS
Engine: 5.4 L, , Petrol

Center Bore / Hub Bore:
Bolt Pattern (PCD):
Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts
Thread Size:
Wheel Tightening Torque:

Tire	Offset Range mm	Backspacing mm inches	Tire Weight kg lb	bar psi
OE 100W	18 - 22	128 5.04	12.7 28.0	2.0 2.3 29 33	OE
98W		128 5.04	12.1 26.7	2.0 2.3 29 33
100W		137 5.39	12.7 28.0	2.0 2.3 29 33
100W		137 5.39	12.7 28.1	2.0 2.3 29 33
99W		137 5.39	12.5 27.5	2.8 3.0 41 44
97Z 95Z		134 149 5.28 5.87	12.1 12.3 26.8 27.2	2.4 2.8 35 41
97Z 95Z		127 158 5.00 6.22	12.1 12.3 26.8 27.2	2.4 2.8 35 41
97Z 95Z		134 158 5.28 6.22	12.1 12.3 26.8 27.2	2.4 2.8 35 41

BMW 7 Series III (E38) [1994 .. 1998] 750iL

322 hp

Generation: III (E38) [1994 .. 1998]
Production: [1995 .. 1998]
Sales regions: USA+, Canada
Power: 322 hp | 240 kW | 326 PS
Engine: 5.4 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	bar psi
OE 100H		18 - 22	128 5.04	12.7 28.0	2.2 2.7 32 39	OE
97Z 95Z			127 158 5.00 6.22	12.1 12.3 26.8 27.2	2.4 2.8 35 41

BMW 7 Series III (E38) [1994 .. 1998] 750iL (E-GK50)

322 hp

Model Code / Japan : E-GK50
Generation: III (E38) [1994 .. 1998]
Production: [1995 .. 1997]
Sales regions: Japan
Power: 322 hp | 240 kW | 326 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	bar psi
OE 100W		18 - 22	128 5.04	12.7 28.0	2.0 2.3 29 33	OE

BMW 7 Series III (E38) [1994 .. 1998] L7 (E-L7)

322 hp

Model Code / Japan : E-L7
Generation: III (E38) [1994 .. 1998]
Production: [1997 .. 1997]
Sales regions: Japan
Power: 322 hp | 240 kW | 326 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	bar psi
OE 100W		18 - 22	128 5.04	12.7 28.0	2.0 2.3 29 33	OE

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Center Bore

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

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Offset

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.

Backspacing

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

PCD

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

Power

hp - Mechanical horsepower
kW - Kilowatts
PS - Metric horsepower

Pressure

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

Regions

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

Rim

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

Thread Size

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

Tire

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

Weight

Wheel Fasteners

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

Wheel Tightening Torque

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

Original equipment (OE)

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.