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BMW Wheel bolt fitment guide

Find the correct wheel bolts by BMW series and generation.

There are two main thread sizes common on BMW: M12x1.5 and M14x1.25.

Use the guides below or jump straight to filtered products for your car.

M12×1.5 sets
M14×1.25 sets
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M12x1.5 Thread Bolt

These wheel bolts fit older models of BMW cars, the E varients, such as E46. See the full list below.

  • Thread: M12x1.5
  • Seat: Taper 60 degree
  • Length: 26mm (standard) extended threads are available.
  • Head: 17mm Hex
  • Finish: Zinc (Silver) and Black
  • Torque guidance: ~100-140 NM (Check your car’s owner’s manual)

  • E81/E82/E87/E88 — 1 Series hatch/coupé/convertible (2004–2013)

  • E21 — 3 Series (1975–1983)
  • E30 — 3 Series incl. M3 (1982–1994)
  • E36 — 3 Series (1990–2000); E36/5 Compact (1994–2000)
  • E46 — 3 Series (1998–2006)
  • E90/E91/E92/E93 — 3 Series sedan/touring/coupé/convertible (2005–2013)

  • E12 (1972–1981)
  • E28 (1981–1988)
  • E34 (1987–1996)
  • E39 (1995–2004)
  • E60/E61 — sedan/touring (2003–2010)

  • E24 — 6 Series (1976–1989)
  • E31 — 8 Series (1989–1999)
  • E52 — Z8 (1999–2003)
  • E85/E86 — Z4 roadster/coupé (2002–2008)

  • E23 (1977–1986)
  • E32 (1986–1994)
  • E38 (1994–2001)
  • E65/E66 — short/long wheelbase (2001–2008)

  • E53 — X5 (1999–2006)
  • E70 — X5 (2006–2013)
  • E71/E72 — X6 / ActiveHybrid X6 (2008–2014 / 2009–2011)
  • E83 — X3 (2003–2010)
  • E84 — X1 (2009–2015)

  • E3 — New Six sedan (1968–1977)
  • E9 — coupé (1968–1975)

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M14×1.25 Thread Bolt

These wheel bolts fit the BWM cars from around 2012 onwards, with the model number starting with either F or G such as F30 or G23

  • Thread: M14 × 1.25
  • Seat: Taper / Cone (60°)
  • Length: 27mm (Standard) extended threads available.
  • Head: 17 mm hex
  • Finish: Zinc (silver) / Black
  • Torque guidance: ~120–150 Nm (always confirm using your owner’s manual)

  • F20/F21 — 5-door / 3-door hatch (2011–2019)
  • F52 — 1 Series Sedan (China) (2016–2023)
  • F40 — 3rd-gen hatch (2019–present)

  • F22/F23 — Coupé / Convertible (2013/2014–2021)
  • F45/F46 — Active Tourer / Gran Tourer MPV (2014–2021)
  • F44 — Gran Coupé (2020–present)
  • G42 — Coupé (2021–present)

  • F30/F31/F34 — Sedan / Touring / Gran Turismo (2011–2019; GT to 2020)
  • G20/G21 — Sedan / Touring (2018/2019–present)
  • G28 — Long-wheelbase Sedan (China) (2019–present)

  • F32/F33/F36 — Coupé / Convertible / Gran Coupé (2013–2020)
  • G22/G23/G26 — Coupé / Convertible / Gran Coupé (2020–present)

  • F10/F11 — Sedan / Touring (2010–2017)
  • F07 — 5 Series Gran Turismo (2009–2017)
  • G30/G31 — Sedan / Touring (2016/2017–2023)
  • G38 — Long-wheelbase Sedan (China) (2017–2023)
  • G60/G61 — Sedan / Touring (2023–present)
  • G68 — Long-wheelbase Sedan (China) (2023–present)

  • F06/F12/F13 — Gran Coupé / Convertible / Coupé (2011–2018)
  • G32 — 6 Series Gran Turismo (2017–2023)

  • F01/F02 — SWB / LWB (2008–2015)
  • G11/G12 — SWB / LWB (2015–2022)
  • G70 — 7 Series (2022–present)

  • G14/G15/G16 — Convertible / Coupé / Gran Coupé (2018–2026*)

  • G29 — Z4 Roadster (2018–2026*)

  • F48 — X1 (2015–2022)
  • F39 — X2 (2018–2023)
  • G01 — X3 (2017–present)
  • G02 — X4 (2018–2024)
  • F15 — X5 (2013–2018)
  • G05 — X5 (2018–present)
  • F16 — X6 (2014–2019)
  • G06 — X6 (2019–present)
  • G07 — X7 (2018–present)
  • G09 — XM (2022–present)

  • F80 — M3 Sedan (2014–2018) → G80 (2020–present)
  • F82/F83 — M4 Coupé/Conv (2014–2020) → G82/G83 (2021–present)
  • F87 — M2 (2016–2021) → G87 (2022–present)
  • F90 — M5 (2017–2023) → G90 (2024/2025–present)

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Seat type note: OEM BMW wheels always use 60 degree taper seat.If you have aftermarket alloy wheels then check the seat you need. Always check the wheel manufacturer’s guidance before purchase.

1 Series

E8x • F2x • F40/G42

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2 Series

F22/F23 • F44 • G42

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3 Series

E9x • F30/F31 • G20

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4 Series

F32/F33/F36 • G22/G23/G26

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5 Series

E60/E61 • F10/F11 • G30/G60

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X Series

X1–X7 (by generation)

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Many older/smaller models commonly use M12×1.5; larger/newer platforms often use M14×1.25. Always confirm by series and generation on the fitments pages or in the service manual.

OEM BMW wheels may differ from aftermarket wheels. Check the OEM or wheel manufacturer’s seat spec before purchasing bolts.

Typical BMW ranges from ~100–150 Nm depending on platform. Always follow the exact value in your vehicle’s service manual.