2006 BMW 525xi Spare Tire
The BMW 525xi, especially models from the mid-2000s, typically relies on a standard for spare tires that aligns with the brand's dedication to performance and safety. For this specific model, the spare tire commonly found or recommended is a compact, temporary-use type, also known as a "donut" spare. This type of spare tire is smaller than the car's standard tires, designed to save space and weight in the vehicle, thus not intended for long-term use or high-speed driving. The specific size for the BMW 525xi spare tire usually matches the car's original dimensions closely enough to get the driver safely to a location where the primary tire can be repaired or replaced. However, the exact dimensions can vary slightly depending on the year of the 525xi and the wheel size options that were originally purchased with the vehicle. Owners looking for a spare tire should ideally consult their vehicle's manual or a BMW dealership to ensure compatibility. BMW also offers a roadside assistance program, which can provide additional support for tire-related emergencies.
2006 BMW 525xi comes with 2 OEM tire size options. Select the original equipment the tire size installed on your vehicle to see all spare tires that have roughly the same tire diameter and can be used as a temporary replacement in the event of a flat tire. Remember that load carrying capacity of the spare tire must be the same or higher than the load carrying capacity of the original equipment tires in order to safely support the weight of your vehicle. Refer to vehicle owner's manual or contact BMW dealership to confirm the correct 2006 BMW 525xi spare tire size.
225/50R17
225/50R17 tire has a diameter of 25.9". These temporary spare tires fit the acceptable tire diameter range of 25.1" to 26.7".
| Spare Size | Spare Diameter | Diameter Differential |
|---|---|---|
| T155/70R18from $178.60 | 26.6" | 2.7% |
| T155/70D17from $175.43 | 25.6" | -1.2% |
| T155/60R18from $164.19 | 25.3" | -2.3% |
| T135/90R17from $158.19 | 26.6" | 2.7% |
| T135/90R16from $155.20 | 25.6" | -1.2% |
| T135/70R19from $147.99 | 26.5" | 2.3% |
| T155/70R17from $139.76 | 25.6" | -1.2% |
| T135/70D18from $135.05 | 25.5" | -1.5% |
| T135/80R17from $133.66 | 25.5" | -1.5% |
| T135/70R18from $131.66 | 25.5" | -1.5% |
| T135/80R18from $125.96 | 26.5" | 2.3% |
| T145/70D18from $118.97 | 26" | 0.4% |
| T115/95R17from $117.54 | 25.6" | -1.2% |
| T135/80D17from $112.58 | 25.5" | -1.5% |
| T145/90D16from $88.99 | 26.3" | 1.5% |
| T145/80D17from $81.99 | 26.1" | 0.8% |
| T155/70D18 | 26.6" | 2.7% |
| T155/80D16 | 25.7" | -0.8% |
| T155/80R16 | 25.7" | -0.8% |
| T165/70D17 | 26.1" | 0.8% |
| T165/70R17 | 26.1" | 0.8% |
| T185/55D18 | 26" | 0.4% |
| T185/55R18 | 26" | 0.4% |
| T185/60D17 | 25.7" | -0.8% |
| T145/90R16 | 26.3" | 1.5% |
| T145/80R17 | 26.1" | 0.8% |
| T145/70R18 | 26" | 0.4% |
| T125/70R19 | 25.9" | 0% |
| T135/60D19 | 25.4" | -1.9% |
| T135/60R19 | 25.4" | -1.9% |
| T135/80D18 | 26.5" | 2.3% |
| T135/90D16 | 25.6" | -1.2% |
| T135/90D17 | 26.6" | 2.7% |
| T145/65D18 | 25.4" | -1.9% |
| T145/65R18 | 25.4" | -1.9% |
| T185/60R17 | 25.7" | -0.8% |
245/45R17
245/45R17 tire has a diameter of 25.7". These temporary spare tires fit the acceptable tire diameter range of 24.9" to 26.5".
| Spare Size | Spare Diameter | Diameter Differential |
|---|---|---|
| T155/70D17from $175.43 | 25.6" | -0.4% |
| T155/60R18from $164.19 | 25.3" | -1.6% |
| T135/90R16from $155.20 | 25.6" | -0.4% |
| T155/70R17from $139.76 | 25.6" | -0.4% |
| T135/70D18from $135.05 | 25.5" | -0.8% |
| T135/80R17from $133.66 | 25.5" | -0.8% |
| T135/70R18from $131.66 | 25.5" | -0.8% |
| T145/70D17from $120.99 | 25" | -2.7% |
| T145/70D18from $118.97 | 26" | 1.2% |
| T115/95R17from $117.54 | 25.6" | -0.4% |
| T135/80D17from $112.58 | 25.5" | -0.8% |
| T145/90D16from $88.99 | 26.3" | 2.3% |
| T145/80D17from $81.99 | 26.1" | 1.6% |
| T145/90R16 | 26.3" | 2.3% |
| T155/80D16 | 25.7" | 0% |
| T155/80R16 | 25.7" | 0% |
| T165/70D17 | 26.1" | 1.6% |
| T165/70R17 | 26.1" | 1.6% |
| T185/55D18 | 26" | 1.2% |
| T185/60D17 | 25.7" | 0% |
| T185/55R18 | 26" | 1.2% |
| T145/80R17 | 26.1" | 1.6% |
| T145/80R16 | 25.1" | -2.3% |
| T145/80D16 | 25.1" | -2.3% |
| T125/70R19 | 25.9" | 0.8% |
| T145/70R17 | 25" | -2.7% |
| T135/60D19 | 25.4" | -1.2% |
| T135/60R19 | 25.4" | -1.2% |
| T135/90D16 | 25.6" | -0.4% |
| T145/65D18 | 25.4" | -1.2% |
| T145/65R18 | 25.4" | -1.2% |
| T145/70R18 | 26" | 1.2% |
| T185/60R17 | 25.7" | 0% |
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