Vehicle Covered in this Guide 2011-2016 BMW M5
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Brake notes:
* The factory Carbon Ceramic 6 piston 410x38mm and base/standard Steel 6 Piston 400x36mm front brakes require 19" wheels or larger.
Bolt Pattern
5x120mm
Centerbore
72.56mm
Lug Seat
60° Conical
Lug Thread Pitch
M14x1.25mm
Easy upgrades for street-driven cars
These bolt-on wheel fitments are ideal for enthusiasts enjoying their car day-to-day on the street, and they are typically paired with all-season or performance-oriented summer tires. These wheel and tire configurations will improve the appearance and performance of the car without requiring modifications or adjustments to the factory alignment. Just bolt-on and enjoy!
While these wheel fitments can be used for track days and AutoX, performance will be left on the table. Drivers that prioritize performance should review our Performance Street & Track and/or Hardcore Track & Race sections below.
Square Configurations
Recommended for enthusiasts that want to mitigate understeer and rotate tires front & rear for extended life. Square configurations may compromise rear-end grip when compared to staggered configurations.
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Staggered Configurations
Recommended for enthusiasts that prioritize rear end grip/traction. Wheels and tires cannot be rotated front to rear and large staggers may induce understeer.
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Aggressive fitments focused on appearance and concavity
Ideal for the driver who wants to fill out the wheel wells with the widest possible rubber and/or perfectly flush offsets. These fitments are sometimes direct bolt-on, but often times require small spacers, negative camber, or rolled fenders for the sake of dialing in the perfect blend of function and form.
Narrower tire sizes relative to wheel width are more common here to help move the tire sidewall away from the fenders with more aggressive offsets. Street-oriented all-season and summer tires are popular options.
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Wider fitments for enhanced performance
Whether you enjoy spirited street driving or you are a weekend track warrior chasing lap times, these wheel & tire configurations are ideal for enthusiasts looking for a more dramatic improvement in performance and they are typically paired with performance oriented summer tires or track oriented R-compounds.
The suspension type, alignment settings, and tire brand/size can be changed accordingly to set the car up for either environment. See fitment notes under each tire configuration below to see if modifications are required.
Wheels
Front: 19x9.5" ET33 or ET35 (VS-5RS) // Rear: 19x10.5" ET45
Tires
APEX Staff Pick: Front 275/40-19 // Rear 305/35-19
Alternative: Front 265/35-19 tires // Rear 295/35-19 tires
Our wheels are popular for winter use because of their unmatched brake clearance. We recommend a square fitment to keep things simple and rotatable, although staggered fitments can also be used.
Wheels
Front: 19x9" ET28 (ARC-8) or ET30
Tires
APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 255/40-19 tires
Wheels
Front: 19x9.5" ET28
Tires
APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 265/40-19 tires
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