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Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
BMW's $20,000 wheels are now available in North America
The BMW M Performance Parts catalog carries a lot of cool parts, but the slickest part by far is the centerlock wheel package. BMW launched the wheel package back in November 2023, but it wasn't available in North America - until now. According to BMW Blog, dealers in North America are now accepting orders for the centerlock wheel package to the tune of nearly $20, centerlock wheels feature a 10-spoke design with a center nut. They're compatible with any G8X car, which includes the M3 sedan, M4 coupe and convertible, and M2 coupe. They're also compatible with Europe's M3 Touring. There are only a handful of complete wheel sets available in North America, but the German automaker can deliver more wheel packages if demand calls for it. The centerlock wheels themselves cost $6,696.07, but you can't use the stock lug hubs. Instead, the centerlock wheels need updated hubs, which tack on an additional $11,037.90. In order to switch out the wheels, you'll need specialized tools and materials. A release tool will cost you $567, while the centerlock wheel socket will cost you another $323. Not just any torque wrench will do, either. You'll need one with a 738 pound-feet (or 1,000 Nm) measuring range, and that'll run you another $1,270. Sythes Glep 1 grease and Wuerth A1 1100 aluminum paste will round out the price at around $49 and $51.99, respectively. Per BMW, that list of suggested tools and materials comes out to around $19,995.23. Oh, and it will also take you roughly three hours at a dealership for installation. Whether that upgrade is worth the price tag depends on your disposable don't really need centerlock wheels, but they are a pretty slick cosmetic upgrade. Not only that, but their price tag is likely to make them a rare find on any M series vehicle. The lightweight forged wheels come in a Jet Black matte finish and an aggressive Y-spoke design complete with M Performance lettering. The wheels measure 19 inches in the front and 20 inches at the rear. If you happen to be at the track, the wheels have some use. Their design reduces vehicle weight, and a single central screw lock makes for quicker swaps if you have a pit crew. Other than that, they're harder to steal due to their design. As you might expect based on the tools required, switching wheels is a little more complex compared to your standard five-lug wheels. BMW Blog made a video demonstrating the change that features a unique gold (or bronze) version of the centerlock wheels on a BMW 3.0 CSL if you'd like to see it for yourself. Wheels can certainly complete a car's aesthetic, and doubly so for BMW's centerlock wheels, albeit for nearly $20,000. While that price tag does include tools and materials, it's still a lot of money for what's essentially a visual upgrade. The BMW M series doesn't exactly have a shortage of aftermarket parts, either. With just a handful of complete centerlock wheelsets available, I have little doubt BMW will have any issue selling out. Love reading Autoblog? Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get exclusive articles, insider insights, and the latest updates delivered right to your inbox. Click here to sign up now!
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
BMW's New Centerlock Wheels for the M2, M3 & M4 Will Cost You Nearly $20,000
The BMW M Performance Parts Catalog has long been a popular spot for customers to bring a bit more of that motorsport-derived flair to their sports coupe and sedans. When BMW launched its slick centerlock wheel package for the G8X models last back in November 2023, American buyers were excluded from the order sheet. That's changing for 2025... but I hope you've got around $20,000 to spend for the enhancement. As first highlighted by BMWBlog, the wheels, which feature a handsome 10-spoke layout around that ever-important central nut, are compatible with the G80, G82, G83, and G87 models. (That's the M3, M4 coupe and convertible, and the M2 for those not up on their BMW chassis codes.) According to a BMW product spokesperson, the brand only has around seven complete sets of these wheels currently available in North America. The offerings are split between rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel drive sizes, but the brand can supply more units if the customer demand is there. The small stock might have something to do with the pricing on these wheels, which surpasses a quarter of of the base price of a new M3. BMW confirmed to R&T that the 19-/20-inch matte black centerlocks, listed as MP 963M, carry an MSRP of $6,696.07. Of course, those wheels won't bolt up to the factory 5-lug hubs, so you'll also need to swap those out for bespoke units. BMW is happy to provide the update hubs, but the kit costs $11,037.90 for both rear- and all-wheel drive models. There's also a list of suggested tools and materials for installation, including a release tool ($567), Sythes Glep 1 grease ($49.27), Wuerth Al 1100 aluminum paste ($51.99), a centerlock wheel socket ($323), and a torque wrench with a measuring range up to at least 1,000 nm ($1,270). BMW says that should total around $19,995.23 — and you'll also need three hours of dealer time for installation. Not exactly a bargain upgrade by any means. If you happen to be competing in a series somewhere with a G8X-series M car, a centerlock wheel upgrade might be a worthwhile investment in the pits. That said, it's a lot of cash to fork out for a visual upgrade alone, especially when the aftermarket for these cars is so extensive. Still, given the limited supply, I don't think BMW is going to have a hard time clearing out its current stock. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
