BMW’s $20,000 wheels are now available in North America

BMW's centerlock wheels are now available in North America, but they'll cost you a hefty chunk of change.

Feb 19, 2025 - 20:03

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 $20,000.

The $20,000 price tag includes more than just wheels

BMW’s 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 income.

Centerlock wheels are mostly cosmetic outside of a pit

You 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.

Final thoughts

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.

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