Rim size: 51/2 J x 14 H2.
The spare wheel is located below the left side of the floor of the luggage compartment under the carpet.
Tire sizes: 175 HR 14 or 195/70 HR 14.
Tire brand and type: Continental TS or Michelin XWX.
Tire pressure
* Values in parentheses are when the vehicle is fully loaded or when driving on the motorway.
Since model year 1978, steel forged deep rims 51/2 J x 14 H 2-B were used, except for car models «528» And «528i», on which rims 6 J x 14 H 2-B were used, which were made of light alloy on request.
Tires - with a radial metal frame, tubeless.
Tire size and brands:
- «525»: 175 HR 14 Michelin X-AS; Phoenix 2010 S; Uniroyal Rallye 240, Veith-Pirelli TN CN 36 SM;
- «528» 195/70 HR 14 Continental TS 772 A; Dunlop 01; Michelin XVS;
- «528i»: 195/70 VR 14 Continental TS 773; Michelin XWX; Michelin XDX.
Warning. When replacing or installing a tubeless tyre, the rubber valve must be replaced.
Since the 1980 model year, rims 51 J x 14 H2 were installed on cars, except «525i», which used rims 61/2 j to 14 H2.
Tire size:
- «518» 175 SR;
- «520» And «525»: 175 HR;
- «528i» And «535i»: 195/70 VR.
Since model year 1982, all vehicles have been equipped with 51/2 J x 14 H2 rims, except for the model «528i», on which rims 6 J x 14 H2 were used.
Tire pressure
* Values in parentheses are when the vehicle is fully loaded or when driving on the motorway.
Tightening torque of wheel bolts, kgf·m:
- from MY 1978: 8.1-9.0;
- from MY 1980: 10.0-11.0.