BMW X5 wheel bolt & nut sizes
The BMW X5 (1999 on) uses M14x1.5 or M14x1.25 wheel fixings with a 60° taper seat and a 17mm hex, depending on year and wheel type. It has 5 per wheel, so a full set is 20. Check the table below for the exact fixing for your year and wheel type.
Last updated 2 October 2026
Thread
M14x1.5 / M14x1.25
Seat
60° taper
Hex size
17mm hex
Strength
Class 10.9 / Class 8.8
Sizes by year and wheel type
| Image | Model code | Wheel type | Thread | Length | Seat | Hex size | Finish | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2006 5 per wheel | ||||||||
| E53 | Alloy Wheels | M14x1.5 | 32mm | 60° taper | 17mm hex | Black Zinc | Class 10.9 |
| 2006 on 5 per wheel | ||||||||
| E70, F15, F85 | Steel & Alloy Wheels | M14x1.25 | 27mm | 60° taper | 17mm hex | Delta KL100 | Class 8.8 |
A dash in the length column means no length is listed for that fixing. Not sure which wheels you have? Steel wheels usually have a plastic trim cover over them.
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Common questions
What size are BMW X5 wheel bolts?
BMW X5 wheel fixings are M14x1.5 or M14x1.25 with a 60° taper seat and a 17mm hex, depending on year and wheel type.
How many wheel bolts does a BMW X5 need?
5 per wheel, so 20 for a full set of four wheels.