BMW 8 series wheel bolt & nut sizes
The BMW 8 series (1989–1999) uses M12x1.5 wheel fixings with a 60° taper seat and a 17mm hex. It has 5 per wheel, so a full set is 20. Check the table below for the exact fixing for your year and wheel type.
Last updated 2 October 2026
Thread
M12x1.5
Seat
60° taper
Hex size
17mm hex
Strength
Class 8.8 (250)
Sizes by year and wheel type
| Image | Model code | Wheel type | Thread | Length | Seat | Hex size | Finish | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–1999 5 per wheel | ||||||||
| E31 | Steel & Alloy Wheels | M12x1.5 | 26mm | 60° taper | 17mm hex | Corrolube | Class 8.8 (250) |
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 8 series wheel bolts?
BMW 8 series wheel fixings are M12x1.5 with a 60° taper seat and a 17mm hex.
How many wheel bolts does a BMW 8 series need?
5 per wheel, so 20 for a full set of four wheels.