BMW approves 7 tyre brands for latest 5 Series

Production of the G60/G61/G68 BMW 5 Series has commenced, and the first deliveries will begin any time now. UK-spec M Sport models of this eighth-generation BMW executive saloon come with 19-inch light alloy wheels as standard equipment, while M Sport Pro models receive 20-inch light alloy wheels. BMW UK says the enlarged diameter over its predecessor’s rims gives the vehicle an “even more sporty presence.” Options available for all versions include 20-inch and 21-inch light alloy wheels, and the BMW list of approved rims and tyres for the G60 also includes an 18-inch fitment.

In addition to the pressure display, a tyre-related gizmo built into the BMW 5 Series as standard is a digital tyre condition monitoring system. BMW explains that this utilises a diagnostic function using artificial intelligence in the BMW backend to detect tyre issues earlier. It reports a loss of pressure to the driver via the My BMW app and, depending on the market, also in the vehicle, together with a recommendation for taking action. The system can also forecast how much tyre life remains until the recommended minimum tread depth is reached.

BMW has approved multiple brands of tyre as OE for the 5 Series, such as the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 pictured here (Photo: BMW UK)

Approved 21-inch tyres

Continental and Pirelli supply tyres for cars wearing the range-topping, optional 21-inch rim. In this configuration, the BMW 5 Series is delivered with the Continental EcoContact 6 Q or Pirelli P Zero in the front/rear combinations 245/35 R 21 96 Y XL & 275/30 R 21 98 Y XL or front HL 255/35 R 21 101 Y XL & rear HL 285/30 R 21 103 Y XL.

Approved 20-inch tyres

Vehicles equipped with 20-inch rims ride on Continental, Michelin or Pirelli tyres. The Continental offering in this diameter is EcoContact 6 Q, while Michelin supplies the e.Primacy and Pirelli the P Zero. All are the front dimension 245/40 R 20 99 Y XL and rear 275/35 R 20 102 Y XL. A winter tyre option is also available, with the Continental WinterContact TS 860 S or Pirelli P Zero Winter seeing service here in 245/40 R 20 99 V XL M+S for the front axle and 275/35 R 20 102 V XL M+S at the rear. BMW has also approved the Continental winter tyre in the front size 245/40 R 20 99 H XL M+S and rear 275/35 R 20 102 H XL M+S.

Approved 19-inch tyres

Lower-spec models arrive with 19-inch rims as standard, and the ranks of original equipment tyre suppliers for this diameter include Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear, Hankook, Michelin and Pirelli. For the all-round 245/45 R 19 102 Y XL fitment, Bridgestone Turanza 6, Continental EcoContact 6 Q, Hankook Ventus S1 evo3, Michelin e.Primacy or Pirelli P Zero tyres are standard. Buyers choosing factory-fitted all-season or winter tyres receive the Continental WinterContact TS 860 S, Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 or Pirelli P Zero Winter in 245/45 R 19 102 H XL M+S.

BMW also offers 19-inch rims as a mixed-fitment, again with seasonal options. Summer tyre sizes are 245/45 R 19 102 Y XL for the front axle and 275/40 R 19 105 Y XL at the rear. These are paired with the same five tyre models available for the all-round rim in this diameter. The same applies to mixed-fitment all-season and winter options, which come in the front wheel size 245/45 R 19 102 H XL M+S and rear 275/40 R 19 105 H XL M+S.

Approved 18-inch tyres

You’ll struggle to find them when navigating through BMW UK’s online configurator, but the vehicle manufacturer has also approved 18-inch fitments for the new G60/G61/G68 model. The summer fitment is an all-round size 225/55 R 18 102 Y XL, and here BMW offers the Bridgestone Turanza 6, Continental EcoContact 6 Q, Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 and Nexen N’Fera Sport. Three winter fitments are available in 225/55 R 18 102 H XL M+S, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, Continental WinterContact TS 860 S and Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.