Here’s the lowdown on BMW X1 Tyre Pressures

By Stuart Johnston

There’s a large range of wheel and tyre combinations available as standard-fit or options on a BMW X1. We list the correct tyre pressures for all the factory-available options.

BMW launched the latest X1, their entry-level SUV, back in late 2015. It created a bit of a stir because it was the first of the so-called “X” models to come with front-wheel-drive.  For a launch report, click here.

However, the top models in the range can be ordered with all-wheel-drive . To distinguish between these two, front-wheel-drive models on the X1 are badged “sDrive”, while the all-wheel-drive models are badged xDrive. This badging policy is also used on the larger X models in the SUV range.

Vast model range

BMWs come in a vast variety of models, because engines, drive-trains and trim levels are interchangeable to a large extent. If you look at the official BMW X1 model range, there are no less than 32 different models available in the X1 range

Engine Choices

The biggest difference between the various models on offer are engine choices. The choices are as follows:

• 18i models: These are fitted with a three-cylinder petrol turbo engine of 1,5 litres, delivering 103 kW and 220 Nm of torque
• 20i models: These use four-cylinder 2,0-litre turbocharged petrol engines, delivering 141 kW and 280 Nm of torque
• 20d models: These use the 2,0-litre turbodiesel engine, with 140 kW and a useful 400 Nm of torque.

Transmission choices

The three gearboxes are a manual offering with six speeds, a seven-speed automatic and an eight-speed automatic. The less-expensive models are offered on two-wheel-drive, while the most expensive diesel models offer all-wheel-drive

Trim Choices

There are four basic trim line offerings. The first offering is for the lesser-priced 18i and 20d models, which don’t have any special trim designation. There are more lavishly-trimmed models fitted with the so-called xLine, Sport Line and M Sport packages. These packages also include different wheel and tyre combinations. For a review on the Sport Line version of the X1, click here.

Wheel and tyre options

BMWs can all be ordered with a wide range of differing wheel and tyre combinations. For this reason the X1 (and other BMW models) list a range of recommended tyre pressures for their models. These recommended pressures are listed for all-approved wheel and tyre combinations on a sticker, located on the door jam on the driver’s side.

Recommended Tyre Pressures for various X1 Wheel and Tyre combos

Tyre  Size	Front	Rear
205/60 R17    Light load	220 kPa	220 kPa
Heavy load	240 kPa	240 kPa
225/55 R17      Light load	220 kPa	220 kPa
Heavy load	240 kPa	220 kPa
225/50 R18      Light load	240 kPa	240 kPa
Heavy load	240 kPa	240 kPa
Heavy load	260 kPa	260 kPa