BMW Wheel Spacer Guide: 5x120 and 5x112 Fitments Explained

BMW uses more fitment variations than most brands — different hub bores across model generations, two different bolt patterns, and a mix of thread pitches across the lineup. Getting this wrong means a spacer that sits off-centre or won't fit at all. This guide covers everything you need to know to get the right spacer for your specific BMW.

BMW Bolt Patterns

Most BMW models use one of two bolt patterns:

  • 5x120 — the most common BMW bolt pattern, covering most E, F, and some G-series 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Series and X-series models
  • 5x112 — used on newer G-series BMW (G20, G30, G01, G05, G06 and later), shared with Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche Macan

BMW Hub Bore Sizes — This Is Where It Gets Specific

Hub bore is the most commonly misunderstood part of BMW spacer fitment. BMW uses three different hub bore sizes across the 5x120 lineup, and they are not interchangeable.

72.56mm — The Most Common Modern BMW Hub Bore

The 72.56mm hub bore covers the majority of BMW 5x120 models you'll encounter, including:

  • 3 Series: E46, E90, E91, E92, E93, F30, F31, F34, F80
  • 4 Series: F32, F33, F36, F82, F83
  • 5 Series: F10, F11, F18, G30, G31
  • 6 Series: E63, E64, F06, F12, F13
  • 7 Series: E65, E66, F01, F02
  • 1 Series: E81, E82, E87, E88, F20, F21
  • 2 Series: F22, F23, F45, F46
  • X1: E84, F48
  • X3: E83, F25
  • X4: F26
  • X5: F15, G05 (2014–2018 in Canada/USA; 2019+ switched to 5x112)
  • X6: F16, G06 (2015–present, full 74.1 hub design replaced by 72.56 on later builds — confirm by measuring)

If you are unsure, 72.56mm is the correct hub bore for the large majority of E and F-series BMW vehicles.

74.1mm — X5, X6, and E39 5 Series Only

The 74.1mm hub bore is specific to a small number of BMW models. It is not used on the 3 Series, 4 Series, or most other BMW cars. The confirmed 74.1mm fitments are:

  • 5 Series E39 — 1995 to 2003 (all models in this generation)
  • X5 E70 — 2007 to 2013
  • X5 E71 / X6 E71 — 2008 to 2014 (X6 used 74.1mm on the front axle only in earlier production; full 74.1mm hub from 2015 onward)
  • X5 F85 / X6 F86 — M variants

From 2019 onward, X5 and X6 production for Canada and the USA transitioned to the 5x112 bolt pattern. If you have a 2019 or newer X5 or X6, you need a 5x112 spacer, not 5x120.

If you have an X5 or X6 and are unsure which hub bore you have — measure it before ordering. A 72.56mm spacer on a 74.1mm hub will not fit properly. 

66.6mm — G-Series 5x112 Models

Newer G-series BMW that have moved to the 5x112 bolt pattern use a 66.6mm hub bore. This includes the G20 3 Series, G30 5 Series, G01/G05 X3/X5 (2019+), G02/G06 X4/X6 (2019+) and others. These vehicles take the same spacer as Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche Macan — see the 5x112 section below.

Thread Pitch and Bolt Seat

BMW uses a conical (cone seat) wheel bolt throughout the lineup. Thread pitch is:

  • 14x1.25 — the most common pitch on modern BMW
  • 12x1.5 — found on some older, majority transitioned to 14x1.25.

Enter your vehicle in our compatibility tool and the correct extended bolts are identified automatically based on your spacer thickness.

Recommended Spacer Sizes for BMW

For subtle flush fitment without fender modification: 8–12mm. For a noticeably improved stance that fills the arches: 15–20mm. For maximum width on a track or wide-body build: 25mm. All sizes are available across our BMW spacer families.

The 5x112 Overlap With Audi and Mercedes

Newer G-series BMW shares the 5x112 bolt pattern and 66.6mm hub bore with Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche Macan — but the thread pitch and seat type differ. BMW uses 14x1.25 conical seat. Audi and Mercedes use 14x1.5 ball seat. The spacer body is the same. The wheel bolts included in the kit are vehicle-specific. Our product page selects the correct bolts automatically when you enter your vehicle.

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