BMW 3 Series wheel bolt & nut sizes
The BMW 3 Series (1975 on) uses M12x1.5 or M14x1.25 wheel fixings with a 60° taper seat and a 17mm hex, depending on year and wheel type. Check the table below for the exact fixing for your year and wheel type.
Last updated 2 October 2026
Thread
M12x1.5 / M14x1.25
Seat
60° taper
Hex size
17mm hex
Strength
Class 8.8 (250) / Class 8.8
Sizes by year and wheel type
| Image | Model code | Wheel type | Thread | Length | Seat | Hex size | Finish | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975–2013 4 or 5 per wheel: E21/E30 4-stud, E36 onwards 5-stud | ||||||||
| E20, E30, E36, E46, E90, E91, E92, E93 | Steel & Alloy Wheels | M12x1.5 | 26mm | 60° taper | 17mm hex | Corrolube | Class 8.8 (250) |
| 2012 on 5 per wheel | ||||||||
| F30, F31, F34, F35 | Steel & Alloy Wheels | M14x1.25 | 27mm | 60° taper | 17mm hex | Delta KL100 | Class 8.8 |
A dash in the length column means no length is listed for that fixing. Not sure which wheels you have? Steel wheels usually have a plastic trim cover over them.
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Common questions
What size are BMW 3 Series wheel bolts?
BMW 3 Series wheel fixings are M12x1.5 or M14x1.25 with a 60° taper seat and a 17mm hex, depending on year and wheel type.