King Bearings CR224SV Rod Bearing Set for BMW M3 M5 M6 S65 S85 Standard

Vehicle Fitment

• BMW M3 (E90/E92/E93, S65B40A V8) 2008-2013
• BMW M5 (E60, S85B50A V10) 2006-2010
• BMW M6 (E63/E64, S85B50A V10) 2006-2010

Fitment Notes

• Standard (STD) size - for use on a factory-diameter, non-reground crankshaft journal
• Also available in 0.25mm and 0.5mm oversize variants for reground cranks
• Suitable as a sputter-coating replacement bearing
• Confirm exact engine code (S65B40A vs. S85B50A) before ordering

Features

• SV material - lead-free, silver-based tri-metal overlay with solid lubricant additives
• Designed for extreme load engines; can be used as a sputter-coating replacement
• High wear resistance rating (12/12) per King's material scoring
• Built with King's Bull's Eye Tolerance™ technology for consistent wall thickness shell-to-shell
• Provides smooth rotating motion of the crank pin within the connecting rod under high cyclic loads

Specifications

• Application: Connecting rod bearing set
• Engines: BMW S65B40A, S85B50A
• Material: SV (lead-free silver-based tri-metal)
• Size: Standard (STD)
• Quantity: Set of 2

Included Components

• 1x Connecting Rod Bearing Set (2 shells)

Product Description

The King CR224SV is a standard-size connecting rod bearing set built for BMW's high-revving S65B40A V8 (E9x M3) and S85B50A V10 (E60 M5, E63/E64 M6) engines. It's commonly used both as a preventative bottom-end refresh and as a direct replacement for the factory sputter-coated bearings these engines originally used, addressing a known wear point in aging or high-mileage examples.

Built from King's SV material, a lead-free, silver-based tri-metal bearing with solid lubricant additives distributed through the overlay, this bearing is designed for extreme load applications and rates highest on King's wear-resistance scale. The construction uses King's Bull's Eye Tolerance production process, which combines precision machining with computerized wall-thickness monitoring to keep bearing thickness consistent from shell to shell - an important factor for maintaining accurate oil clearance across the full set.

This bearing set suits M3/M5/M6 owners doing a bottom-end rebuild, replacing worn factory bearings, or building extra reliability margin into a high-revving naturally aspirated V8 or V10. It's offered in standard size for a factory-diameter crank, with 0.25mm and 0.5mm oversize variants available for engines with a reground crankshaft.