BMW 5 Series Tyres

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BMW 5 Series E12 M535i on 205/70VR14 Michelin XWX Tyres

BMW E12 1972–1981

In the ‘70s the more run of the mill E12 5 series BMW; 518, 520, & 520-I fitted 175 HR 14 Michelin XAS tyres.
These tyres can be fitted with a Michelin 14E innertube.
Our period fitment guides state that 5 series models were released on tubeless wheels with tubeless tyres.
You could still fit innertubes to tubeless wheels; perhaps because you have tube-type tyres, a puncture, or you are not confident your rims are airtight.
The more top end BMW 5 series cars such as 528 (1974–1976), 528i (1977–1981) & 535i (1980–1981) cars fitted 195/70 R14 tyres, in this size we can recommend the 195/70 VR 14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36.
The Michelin 14F is the correct sized innertube for these tyres.
We would suggest fitting all the mid-range E12 5 series BMW cars with the same tyre as the M535, the 205/70 WR 14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36, for which we can offer the Michelin 14F innertube.

BMW E28 520i

BMW E28 1981–1988

The 205/70VR14 Michelin XWX is also a good tyre in the 205/70 R14 size.
If you have 14” wheels on your E28 1980s 5 series BMW, we recommend fitting the 195/70VR14 Pirelli Cinturato CN36.
The E 28 BMW 518i, 520i (1981–1988), 525e, 525i (1981–1987) & 528i SE fitted 200/60 VR 390 Michelin TRX.
The top of the range 5 series E28 cars; 528i (1981–1987), 535i (1985–1988) & M535i (1985–1988), fitted larger 220/55 WR 390 Michelin TRX.
Launched in 1975, Michelin TRX tyres were revolutionary for their super low-profile, see our Michelin TRX Tyres Explained video.

BMW E28 Alpina Tyres

The E28 Alpina 5 series models were fitted with 205/55 R16 tyres on 7" front wheels, and 225/50 R16 tyres on 8" rear wheels.
The ideal BMW Alpina 5 Series tyre is the 205/55YR16 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 on the front and 225/50 YR 16 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 for the rear.

BMW 5 Series Recommended Tyres

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195/70VR14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36

Starting at £256.80 £214.00
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175 HR 14 Michelin XAS

Starting at £206.40 £172.00
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205/70 WR 14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36

Starting at £358.80 £299.00
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200/60 VR 390 Michelin TRX

Starting at £361.20 £301.00
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220/55 WR 390 Michelin TRX

Starting at £416.40 £347.00
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205/55YR16 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7

Starting at £346.80 £289.00
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225/50 YR 16 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7

Starting at £390.00 £325.00
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Set of 2 off 205/55YR16 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 + 2 off 225/50 YR 16 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7

Starting at £1,402.80 £1,169.00
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Michelin 14E Offset Valve Inner Tube

Starting at £33.60 £28.00
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Michelin 14F Offset Valve Inner Tube

Starting at £38.40 £32.00

Other Options for BMW 5 Series Tyres

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205/70VR14 Michelin XWX

Starting at £399.60 £333.00
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240/45VR415 Michelin TRX GT

Starting at £514.80 £429.00
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205/70 VR 14 Vredestein Classic

Starting at £237.60 £198.00
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175 R 14 Vredestein

Starting at £169.20 £141.00
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195/70 VR 14 Vredestein

Starting at £226.80 £189.00
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205/70 SR 14 B.F.Goodrich Radial T/A

Starting at £192.00 £160.00
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215/60 SR 14 B.F.Goodrich Radial T/A

Starting at £201.60 £168.00
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205/70 HR14 Galaxy Whitewall

Starting at £108.00 £90.00
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Set of 4 off 205/70 VR14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36

Starting at £1,378.80 £1,149.00
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Set of 5 off 205/70 VR 14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36

Starting at £1,678.80 £1,399.00
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Set of 4 off 240/45 VR415 Michelin TRX GT

Starting at £1,966.80 £1,639.00
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Set of 5 off 240/45R415 Michelin TRX GT

Starting at £2,410.80 £2,009.00
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Set of 4 off 205/70R14 Michelin XWX

Starting at £1,534.80 £1,279.00
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Set of 5 off 205/70 R 14 Michelin XWX

Starting at £1,882.80 £1,569.00

BMW E12 530i US Model with European Bumpers and 195/70VR14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36 Tyres

Michelin TRX Tyres Explained

BMW 5 Series on 220/55 R390 and 220/55 R390 AB Tyres

If your BMW 5 Series has a 195TR rim the ideal tyre for that wheel would be 240/45VR415 Michelin TRX GT.

A few BMW 5 Series fitted a 230/55VR390 tyre. It is also possible to fit a 220/55VR390 tyre onto the same wheels as can be seen from the pictures below!