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Condition Value
expand_moreCamber front
expand_moreWith standard chassis setting
With air suspension -0°06'+0°25'-0°25'
expand_moreWith standard chassis test value
With air suspension -0°06'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
expand_moreWith sports suspension
Setting -0°30'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value -0°30'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
expand_moreCamber rear
Setting -1°30'+0°05'-0°05'
Test value -1°30'+0°25'-0°25'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
expand_moreCaster front
expand_moreWith standard chassis
With air suspension +7°56'+0°30'-0°30'
with 20° wheel steering angle
With sports suspension +8°11'+0°30'-0°30'
with 20° wheel steering angle
Conditions for axle measurement 2 x 68 Kg on front seats, 1 x 68 Kg
on rear seat, 1 x 21 Kg in boot,
with full fuel tank.
expand_moreFront axle unloaded weight position
With 17" rims 2.072.13 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 2.112.18 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims 2.152.21 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 20" rims 2.192.26 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 21" rims 2.232.3 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreWith sports suspension
With 17" rims 22.06 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 2.042.11 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims 2.082.15 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 20" rims 2.122.19 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 21" rims 2.162.22 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreFront tire pressure
245/40 R 19 98Y 2.1 bar
245/40 R 20 99Y 2.2 bar
245/50 R 18 100Y 2 bar
245/55 R 17 102V 2 bar
Additionally observe tire inflation pressure in the operating instructions or on the sticker for tire inflation pressure (on the vehicle)!
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
245/40 R 19 98Y 2.4 bar
245/40 R 20 99Y 2.5 bar
245/50 R 18 100Y 2.3 bar
245/55 R 17 102V 2.4 bar
expand_moreRear axle unloaded weight position
expand_moreWith 17" rims
With air suspension 2.032.1 ft
expand_moreWith 18" rims
With air suspension 2.082.14 ft
expand_moreWith 19" rims
With air suspension 2.112.18 ft
expand_moreWith 20" rims
With air suspension 2.152.22 ft
expand_moreWith 21" rims
With air suspension 2.192.26 ft
expand_moreWith standard chassis
With 17" rims 22.07 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 2.042.11 ft
With 19" rims 2.082.15 ft
With 20" rims 2.122.19 ft
With 21" rims 2.162.22 ft
expand_moreWith sports suspension
With 17" rims 1.972.03 ft
With 18" rims 2.012.08 ft
With 19" rims 2.052.11 ft
With 20" rims 2.092.15 ft
With 21" rims 2.132.19 ft
expand_moreRear tire pressure
245/50 R 18 100Y 2.1 bar
245/55 R 17 102V 2.1 bar
Additionally observe tire inflation pressure in the operating instructions or on the sticker for tire inflation pressure (on the vehicle)!
275/35 R 20 102Y 2.2 bar
285/35 R 19 2.1 bar
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
245/50 R 18 100Y 2.7 bar
245/55 R 17 102V 2.8 bar
275/35 R 20 102Y 2.9 bar
285/35 R 19 2.8 bar
expand_moreToe-in front (total toe)
Setting 0°12'+0°04'-0°04'
Test value 0°12'+0°12'-0°12'
expand_moreToe-in rear
Setting 0°10'+0°04'-0°04'
Test value 0°10'+0°10'-0°10'
Tread front 5.18 ft
Tread rear 5.24 ft
expand_moreWheel base
Long wheel base 10.26 ft
Otherwise 9.81 ft
Wheel steering angle inner wheel (relative steering angle) 20°00'+0°00'-0°00'
Wheel steering angle outer wheel (relative steering angle) 18°35'+0°30'-0°30'

Chassis specifications will help to do body work on your 2005 BMW 7 Series.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2005 BMW 7 Series user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and BMW warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow BMW 7 Series service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 2005 BMW 7 Series you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2005 BMW 7 Series generations

In 2005 BMW offered 2 generations of the 7 Series. Chassis specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

BMW 7 Series Fourth generation model years

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