Tire pressure
BMW M5
Choose your engine and tire size. Pressures are for cold tires, front and rear.
36psi
Front
2.5 bar · 248 kPa
34psi
Rear
2.3 bar · 234 kPa
Keeping the right tire pressure on your BMW M5 is one of the easiest ways to drive safer and spend less on fuel. Under-inflated tires wear faster on the edges, over-inflated ones lose grip in the centre. Check them once a month and before a long trip.
Your tire, explained
235/45Z R17 — what each number means, drawn to scale.
- Overall diameter
- –
- Sidewall height
- –
- Revolutions per mile
- –
Full pressure table
All engines and sizes for the BMW M5. Your selection is highlighted.
| Engine | Tire | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L I6 | 235/45ZR17 | 36 psi · 2.5 bar | 34 psi · 2.3 bar |
| 3.8L I6 | 235/45ZR17 | 36 psi · 2.5 bar | 34 psi · 2.3 bar |
| 4.9L V8 | 245/40ZR18 | 37 psi · 2.6 bar | 35 psi · 2.4 bar |
| 4.9L V8 | 275/35ZR18 | 38 psi · 2.6 bar | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| 5.0L V10 | 255/40ZR19 | 39 psi · 2.7 bar | 37 psi · 2.6 bar |
| 5.0L V10 | 285/35ZR19 | 39 psi · 2.7 bar | 37 psi · 2.6 bar |
| 4.4L V8 | 265/40ZR19 | 39 psi · 2.7 bar | 37 psi · 2.6 bar |
| 4.4L V8 | 295/35ZR19 | 40 psi · 2.8 bar | 38 psi · 2.6 bar |
| 4.4L V8 | 275/35ZR20 | 40 psi · 2.8 bar | 38 psi · 2.6 bar |
| 4.4L V8 | 285/30ZR21 | 41 psi · 2.8 bar | 39 psi · 2.7 bar |