BMW M3 F80 side profile — BMW M3 wheel fitment

BMW M3 wheel fitment — F80

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2014–2018
BMW M3 wheel fitment at a glance — The BMW M3 F80 (2014–2018) uses a 5x120 bolt pattern, 72.6 mm centre bore, M14 x 1.25 bolts torqued to ~140 Nm. It accepts ~8.5J–9.5J wheels at ET15–ET30 front; staggered setups run 9.5J–10.5J rear (ET23–ET40).

Overview

The BMW M3 F80 represents the seventh generation of high-performance variants of the BMW 3 Series. Produced from 2014 to 2018, it was manufactured by BMW's in-house motorsport division, BMW M GmbH, at the Dingolfing plant in Germany. This model marked a significant shift with its all-wheel-drive setup introduced for the first time since the E36 generation (1992–1999). The F80 M3 continued to compete against high-performance sports sedans and coupes but saw a rebranding of its coupé and convertible variants as part of the BMW 4 Series range, making them the M4. Notably, this generation also introduced an estate (Touring) variant for the first time in 2020.

BMW M3 wheel fitment

BMW M3 wheel fitment for the BMW M3 F80 (2014–2018): the factory PCD, centre bore and bolt spec, then the aftermarket width and offset window we fit to.

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x120
Centre bore72.6 mm
Bolt / threadM14 x 1.25 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque140 Nm
Seat typetapered
Factory setupstaggered
TPMSdirect
Run-flatYes

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front8.5J–9.5JET15–ET30
Rear (staggered)9.5J–10.5JET23–ET40

As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8–10 ET to keep the wheel tucked. The exact offset and any spacer are confirmed by the fit-check.

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UK popularity & demand

~27,392 BMW M3 licensed on UK roads — top 9% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 27,392 BMW M3 on UK roads, placing it in the top 9% of car models by volume across our fitment database.

That makes BMW M3 wheel fitment a high-demand spec to keep in stock. It is one reason we track it here.

Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.

Engines & drivetrain

VariantEngineFuelPowerDrive
S523.2L BMW S52 straight-sixpetrol247 hpRWD
S503.2L BMW S50 straight-sixpetrol240 hpRWD
S50B303.0L BMW S50 straight-sixpetrol210 hpRWD
S50B30US3.0L BMW S50B30US straight-sixpetrol197 hpRWD

Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
S50240 hp155 mph
S52247 hp155 mph

Dimensions

Length4345 mm
Width1680 mm
Height1370 mm
Wheelbase2562 mm
Kerb weight1165 kg

Body styles & production

Body stylesSaloon
Produced2014–2018

Trim levels

F80

Factory colours

Alpine White IIIStahlblau MetallicLemans Blue MetallicImola RedCarbon Black MetallicBlack Sapphire MetallicFrozen Silver Metallic MatteFrozen Black Metallic MatteJet BlackSilverstone II MetallicInterlagos Blue MetallicSpace Gray MetallicJerez Black MetallicMelbourne Red MetallicMineral White PearlSparkling Bronze MetallicMineralgrau MetallicSakhir Orange MetallicGlaciersilber Metallic Matte - Low GlossAustin Gelb Metallic

History & notable variants

The F80 M3 was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2013 and entered production shortly after. It featured a significant departure from previous generations with its all-wheel-drive system, which was initially exclusive to coupé models but later extended to saloons as well. The car underwent a minor facelift (LCI) in 2018, introducing cosmetic changes and performance enhancements. Notable special/performance variants included the Competition Package, which boosted power output and improved handling characteristics.

Reliability & owner notes