Here Are The Best Tyres for BMW 5-Series

One of the finest midsize luxury sedans one can buy, the BMW 5-Series has established itself as a luxury sedan for the driver in you. Here, we bring some prime details of the 5-Sereis and a few recommended tyre options.

• The BMW 5-Series is a midsize luxury sedan and is positioned between the 3-Series Gran Limousine and 7-Series flagship sedan in BMW’s lineup.
• There are two variants in which the 5-Series is available in India – 530i M Sport and 520d M Sport.
• The BMW 5-Series comes armed with 245/45 R18 front and 275/40 R18 rear tyres, wrapped over 18-inch M Sport alloy wheels offered as standard.
• Paired with an 8-speed Steptronic Sport automatic transmission, the 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine of the 530i M Sport makes 252 PS of power and 350 Nm of torque.
• The 520d M Sport gets a 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine, which is coupled to an 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission and produces 190 PS of power and 400 Nm of torque. 

The BMW 5-Series has always remained one of the top picks in the midsize luxury sedan category. While it offers all the luxuries one expects from a premium midsize sedan of its kind, it is also regarded as one of the best sedans to drive, offering a great experience behind the steering wheel. In 2022, BMW brought a facelifted version of the seventh-generation 5-Series, which now looks much sharper and premium than before.

BMW has trimmed the 5-Series lineup with the facelifted version. Now, it gets two different variants distinctively differentiated by the choice of powertrains – 530i M Sport and 520d M Sport. The 530i M Sport claims 252 PS of power and 350 Nm of torque from its 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine. On the other hand, the 520d M Sport gets a 2.0-litre diesel engine, which develops 190 PS of power and 400 Nm of torque. Both these variants get an 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission as standard. 

With the facelifted version, the new BMW 5-Series now gets an M Sport package as standard equipment. On the outside, the M Sport trim brings a few changes, such as a gloss black finish for the air breathers, front bumper inserts, ORVMs, exhaust ports, B-pillar and window guide rail. The M Sport package for the 5-Series also adds M badges on front fenders, M aerodynamics package for front and rear aprons, 18-inch M Sport alloy wheels, M door sill finishers and M sport brake callipers.

The facelifted version also received revised Matrix LED headlamps with dual L-shaped daytime running LEDs and new LED inserts for the tail lamps. BMW is offering the new 5-Series in four different colour options – Alpine White, Carbon Black, Phytonic Blue and Skyscraper Grey.

The 530i M Sport is offered with three dual-tone Sensatec leather upholstery options – Cognac/Black, Canberra Beige/Black and all-black. Likewise, the 520d M Sport is offered with a black Dakota leather upholstery as standard, with three contrast stitching options of Ivory White, Black and Cognac.

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The cabin of the new BMW 5-Series feels rich in experience, with premium features like a sunroof, four-zone automatic climate control, wireless charger and 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system. More features like electric sun blinds for rear passengers, electrically-adjustable steering and powered sport seats with a memory function for the driver’s seat further enhance the experience. 

The new 5-Series rides high on tech, with appealing features like a full-TFT 12.3-inch instrument console for varying displays for different drive modes and a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system running on BMW OS 7.0. It also gets front and rear park distance control, parking assistant plus, surround-view camera and parking assistant for an effortless driving experience.

BMW 5-Series Tyres & Wheels 

For both the variants of the 5-Series, BMW is currently offering a tyre combination of 245/45 R18 tyres for the front and wider 275/40 R18 tyres for the rear. Given their wide contact patch and low-profile design, these tyres are a perfect match for the 5-Series and enhance the already excellent driving characteristics of the BMW sedan. 

Tyre Options & Price

Given that the BMW 5-Series is a premium sedan with uncompromising levels of luxury and driving finesse, it is crucial to opt for the right set of tyres matching its overall persona. Following are some of the performance-oriented soft compound BMW 5-Series tyres for front and rear :

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