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BMW 535i Lug Nut Torque

The BMW 535i lug nut torque is 105 ft-lbs (142 N·m) for 2013–2016, 90 ft-lbs (122 N·m) for 2012 and 105 ft-lbs (142 N·m) for 2011; earlier years are listed below.

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BMW 535i · 2008–2016

The spec changed over the years. Pick your year above, or find it here:
2013–2016105 ft-lbs · 142 N·m
201290 ft-lbs · 122 N·m
2011105 ft-lbs · 142 N·m
2008–201090 ft-lbs · 122 N·m
  • ✓ Tighten in a star pattern, in two passes, with a torque wrench (not an impact gun)
  • ✓ Re-check the torque after the first 50–100 miles
  • ✓ Confirm against your owner’s manual; aftermarket wheels can differ

Source: TreadCompass vehicle fitment database. Page updated November 2026. Specs can vary with aftermarket wheels and lug hardware, so always confirm with your owner’s manual.

Factory tire sizes for the BMW 535i

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245/40R192011–2016 · Compare prices →245/45R182011–2016 · Compare prices →275/35R19 · rear2011–2016 · Compare prices →225/50R172008–2010 · Compare prices →245/40R182008–2010 · Compare prices →275/35R18 · rear2008–2010 · Compare prices →

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BMW 535i lug nut torque FAQ

What is the lug nut torque for a BMW 535i?

The BMW 535i lug nut torque is 105 ft-lbs (142 N·m) for 2013–2016, 90 ft-lbs (122 N·m) for 2012 and 105 ft-lbs (142 N·m) for 2011; earlier years are listed below. Tighten in a star pattern with a torque wrench, then re-check after the first 50–100 miles.

Do all 535i trims use the same lug nut torque?

Yes. Every 535i trim in our database uses the same lug nut torque for a given model year.

Has the BMW 535i lug nut torque changed over the years?

Yes. It is 105 ft-lbs for 2013–2016, 90 ft-lbs for 2012, 105 ft-lbs for 2011 and 90 ft-lbs for 2008–2010. Pick your year above to see the exact spec.

What size tires come on the BMW 535i?

Factory tire sizes include 245/40R19 (2011–2016), 245/45R18 (2011–2016), 275/35R19 (rear) (2011–2016), 225/50R17 (2008–2010), 245/40R18 (2008–2010) and 275/35R18 (rear) (2008–2010). Check the sidewall of your current tires to confirm yours, then compare prices for that size above.

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