Checking your Bmw X7 tyre pressure
Two minutes at home or on a garage forecourt is all it takes.
Find your pressure
Look up your tyre size in the pressure chart, or check the sticker inside the driver's door jamb or fuel filler flap.
Check the tyres cold
Recommended figures are cold pressures — measure before driving, or at least a couple of hours after a journey.
Top up all four monthly
Check every tyre (and the spare) once a month and before long trips, then refit the valve caps securely.
Recommended pressures for your Bmw X7
Cold inflation pressures as recommended by Bmw. Use the laden figures when the car is fully loaded with passengers or luggage.
| Tyre size | Front | Front (loaded) | Rear | Rear (loaded) | Compare tyre deals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255/55 R20 110H X7 | 33 psi228 kPa | 33 psi228 kPa | –– | –– | |
| 255/55 R20 110V X7 | 33 psi228 kPa | 33 psi228 kPa | –– | –– | |
| 255/55 R20 110H X7 XDRIVE30D | 33 psi228 kPa | 33 psi228 kPa | –– | –– | |
| 255/55 R20 110V X7 XDRIVE30D | 33 psi228 kPa | 33 psi228 kPa | –– | –– | |
| 255/55 R20 110H X7 XDRIVE40D | 33 psi228 kPa | 33 psi228 kPa | –– | –– | |
| 255/55 R20 110V X7 XDRIVE40D | 33 psi228 kPa | 33 psi228 kPa | –– | –– | |
| 255/55 R20 110H X7 XDRIVE40I | 33 psi228 kPa | 33 psi228 kPa | –– | –– | |
| 255/55 R20 110V X7 XDRIVE40I | 33 psi228 kPa | 33 psi228 kPa | –– | –– | |
| 275/50 R20 113V X7 | –– | –– | 38 psi262 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | |
| 275/50 R20 113W X7 | –– | –– | 38 psi262 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | |
| 275/50 R20 113V X7 XDRIVE30D | –– | –– | 38 psi262 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | |
| 275/50 R20 113W X7 XDRIVE30D | –– | –– | 38 psi262 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | |
| 275/50 R20 113V X7 XDRIVE40D | –– | –– | 38 psi262 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | |
| 275/50 R20 113W X7 XDRIVE40D | –– | –– | 38 psi262 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | |
| 275/50 R20 113V X7 XDRIVE40I | –– | –– | 38 psi262 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | |
| 275/50 R20 113W X7 XDRIVE40I | –– | –– | 38 psi262 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | |
| 285/45 R21 113V X7 | 33 psi228 kPa | 33 psi228 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | |
| 285/45 R21 113W X7 | 33 psi228 kPa | 33 psi228 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | |
| 285/45 R21 113Y X7 | 33 psi228 kPa | 33 psi228 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | |
| 285/45 R21 113V X7 XDRIVE30D | 33 psi228 kPa | 33 psi228 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | |
| 285/45 R21 113W X7 XDRIVE30D | 33 psi228 kPa | 33 psi228 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | |
| 285/45 R21 113Y X7 XDRIVE30D | 33 psi228 kPa | 33 psi228 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | |
| 285/45 R21 113V X7 XDRIVE40D | 33 psi228 kPa | 33 psi228 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | |
| 285/45 R21 113W X7 XDRIVE40D | 33 psi228 kPa | 33 psi228 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | |
| 285/45 R21 113Y X7 XDRIVE40D | 33 psi228 kPa | 33 psi228 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | |
| 285/45 R21 113V X7 XDRIVE40I | 33 psi228 kPa | 33 psi228 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | |
| 285/45 R21 113W X7 XDRIVE40I | 33 psi228 kPa | 33 psi228 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | |
| 285/45 R21 113Y X7 XDRIVE40I | 33 psi228 kPa | 33 psi228 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | |
| 275/40 R22 107Y X7 | 33 psi228 kPa | 33 psi228 kPa | –– | –– | |
| 275/40 R22 107Y X7 XDRIVE30D | 33 psi228 kPa | 33 psi228 kPa | –– | –– | |
| 275/40 R22 107Y X7 XDRIVE40D | 33 psi228 kPa | 33 psi228 kPa | –– | –– | |
| 275/40 R22 107Y X7 XDRIVE40I | 33 psi228 kPa | 33 psi228 kPa | –– | –– | |
| 285/40 R22 110Y X7 | 32 psi221 kPa | 32 psi221 kPa | 32 psi221 kPa | 32 psi221 kPa | |
| 285/40 R22 110Y X7 XDRIVE40D | 32 psi221 kPa | 32 psi221 kPa | 32 psi221 kPa | 32 psi221 kPa | |
| 315/35 R22 111Y X7 | –– | –– | 38 psi262 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | |
| 315/35 R22 111Y X7 XDRIVE30D | –– | –– | 38 psi262 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | |
| 315/35 R22 111Y X7 XDRIVE40D | –– | –– | 38 psi262 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa | |
| 315/35 R22 111Y X7 XDRIVE40I | –– | –– | 38 psi262 kPa | 38 psi262 kPa |
No pressures found for that combination — try “All sizes” or a different variant.
Always double-check against the tyre placard inside the driver's door or your Bmw handbook — pressures can vary by exact specification and year.
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The right pressure pays for itself
Tyres naturally lose around 1–2 psi a month, and more in cold weather — so even careful drivers end up under-inflated. Running your X7 below Bmw's recommended pressure increases rolling resistance, which means more fuel burned, faster shoulder wear and longer braking distances in the wet.
Over-inflating isn't the answer either: too much air shrinks the tyre's contact patch, wearing the centre of the tread and making grip and ride quality worse. The recommended figures in the chart are the sweet spot — and if you're carrying a full load of passengers or luggage, switch to the laden values before you set off.
How pressure shapes your grip on the road
The red zones are where a mis-inflated tyre carries the load — and where it wears out first.
Tyre pressure questions, answered
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