BMW M Bolt Pattern by Model: 5x120, 5x112 & 5x132 for M2, M3, M4, M5, M6 and M8
The BMW M bolt pattern follows the platform, not the badge: M cars built up to about 2020 use 5x120 with a 72.6 mm center bore, and M cars on the newer platform use 5x112 with a bore of roughly 66.6 mm. The 2025 M5 (G90 and G99) is the outlier at 5x132. This guide lists the BMW M bolt pattern, center bore and lug thread for the M2, M3, M4, M5, M6 and M8, chassis by chassis, and shows where the chassis letter misleads you.
BMW M Bolt Pattern Chart: Every M Model by Chassis
Every BMW M car is five-lug: E- and F-chassis cars up to about 2020 use 5x120, the newer platform uses 5x112, and only the G90 and G99 M5 uses 5x132. The center bore shrinks from 72.6 mm to about 66.6 mm at the same switch, so the two patterns also need different hub rings.
| Model | Chassis | Model years | Bolt pattern | Center bore |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | E30 | 1986-1991 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm |
| M3 | E36 | 1992-1999 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm |
| M3 | E46 | 2000-2006 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm |
| M3 | E90, E92, E93 | 2007-2013 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm |
| M3 and M4 | F80, F82, F83 | 2014-2020 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm |
| M3 and M4 | G80, G81, G82, G83 | 2021-present | 5x112 | 66.5-66.6 mm |
| M5 | E39 | 1998-2003 | 5x120 | 74.1 mm |
| M5 | E60, E61 | 2005-2010 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm |
| M5 | F10 | 2011-2016 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm |
| M5 | F90 | 2018-2023 | 5x112 | 66.6 mm |
| M5 | G90, G99 | 2025-present | 5x132 | 66.5-66.6 mm |
| M6 | E63, E64 | 2005-2010 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm |
| M6 | F06, F12, F13 | 2012-2018 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm |
| M8 | F91, F92, F93 | 2019 onward | 5x112 | 66.6 mm |
| M2 | F87 | 2016-2021 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm |
| M2 | G87 | 2023-present | 5x112 | 66.6 mm |
| M235i and M240i | F22, F23 | 2014-2021 | 5x120 | 72.6 mm |
| M240i | G42 | 2022-present | 5x112 | 66.6 mm |
We cross-checked each row against our own fitment database and at least one independent data source: cararac.com for the M3, wheel-sizes.com for the M4, the M5 and the M6, and koleso.ee for the E46 M3. Databases round the newer bore as 66.5 or 66.6 mm, which is why both appear. For every car on a given pattern, see our 5x120 bolt pattern guide, the 5x112 guide and the 5x132 pattern.
BMW M3 and M4 Bolt Pattern: 5x120 Through 2020, 5x112 After
Every M3 up to the F80 and every M4 up to the F82 and F83 uses a 5x120 bolt pattern with a 72.6 mm center bore, and the G80 M3 and G82 M4 moved to 5x112. The M3 and M4 of the same generation share the same hub, so a wheel drilled for an F80 also fits an F82 on pattern and bore.
The E46 M3 uses M12x1.5 lug bolts, and the F-chassis cars we checked use M14x1.25. Check the thread before you buy bolts for an E90 or E92, because we could not confirm it from two sources. Our E90 and E92 M3 fitment page and the F80 M3 CS page list the same 5x120 and 72.6 mm values.
The change in BMW M bolt pattern comes with the G-series. The G80 M3 sedan and the G82 M4 coupe are both 5x112, so a 5x120 set from an F80 or F82 will not bolt on. If you want a new set for either generation, the gunmetal machined 7-spoke forged wheel for the M3 and M4 and the gloss black 5 Y-spoke forged wheel for the M3 are drilled to your exact pattern and bore when you order.
BMW M5 Bolt Pattern: 5x120, Then 5x112, Now 5x132
The M5 has used three different bolt patterns: 5x120 from the E39 to the F10, 5x112 on the F90, and 5x132 on the 2025 G90 and G99 Touring. It is also the one M model in our chart where the center bore changes inside the 5x120 era: 74.1 mm on the E39, then 72.6 mm on the E60 and F10.
That 1.5 mm gap matters when you read any BMW M bolt pattern chart. A wheel bored to 72.6 mm cannot slide over the 74.1 mm hub of an E39, so E39 owners need wheels bored to 74.1 mm or larger, with a ring if needed. Our F10 M5 fitment page confirms 5x120 and 72.6 mm for the later car.
The F90 M5 breaks the pattern. It sits on the same platform as the G30 5 Series, so it is already 5x112 with a 66.6 mm bore, even though the F80 M3 and F82 M4 of the same era are still 5x120. Our F90 M5 CS fitment page shows the same 5x112 values.
The new G90 M5 uses 5x132 with a 66.5 to 66.6 mm bore and an M14x1.25 thread, a pattern no earlier BMW M car used. At least one generic fitment database still lists 5x112 for this car, so read the hub and the chassis code instead of trusting a bare "M5" lookup. For a wheel built to match, the polished cross-spoke mesh forged wheel for the M5 is machined to the pattern, bore and offset you specify.
BMW M2 Bolt Pattern: F87 Is 5x120, G87 Is 5x112
The F87 M2 uses 5x120 with a 72.6 mm center bore and M14x1.25 lug bolts, while the G87 M2 uses 5x112 with a 66.6 mm bore. Both are sold as a "BMW M2", so the chassis code is the only reliable way to tell which one you own.
The BMW M bolt pattern for each car is on our F87 M2 CS fitment page and the G87 M2 fitment page. The smaller cars follow the same switch: the M235i and M240i F22 and F23 are 5x120, and the 2022 and later G42 M240i is 5x112 with a 66.6 mm bore. The M135i and M140i F20 and F21 are 5x120.
For a G87 or F87 M2, the gloss black machined multi-spoke forged wheel for the M2 and 4 Series is built per order, so the drilling matches your car and not the other generation.
Need a set drilled for your chassis? Send your chassis code, wheel size and target offset through our contact page and our engineers will confirm the pattern, bore and offset before anything is forged.
BMW M6 and M8 Bolt Pattern: 5x120 for the M6, 5x112 for the M8
Both M6 generations (E63, E64 and F06, F12, F13) use 5x120 with a 72.6 mm center bore, while the M8 (F91, F92, F93) uses 5x112 with a 66.6 mm bore. The M8 launched in 2019 on the newer platform, so it follows 5x112 even while the F82 M4 was still on 5x120.
The BMW M bolt pattern for the M8 comes from two sources we checked, cararac.com and our own M8 Competition fitment page, agree on both numbers. The M6 values match the wheel-sizes.com M6 table for the 2006-2010 and 2012-2018 cars.
Center Bore and Lug Bolts: What Changes Between 5x120 and 5x112
5x112 is not a slightly smaller 5x120: its studs sit on a circle 8 mm smaller, so a wheel drilled for one cannot be bolted to the other. We calculated the stud geometry from the pattern itself, using spacing between neighbouring studs = pattern diameter × sin 36°.
| Pattern | Stud circle radius | Distance between neighbouring studs | BMW M cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5x112 | 56.0 mm | 65.8 mm | G80, G82, F90, F92, G87, G42 |
| 5x120 | 60.0 mm | 70.5 mm | E-chassis M cars, F80, F82, F87, F10, F12 |
| 5x132 | 66.0 mm | 77.6 mm | G90, G99 |
Center bore is the second trap in any BMW M bolt pattern lookup. Fitting a wheel with a 72.6 mm bore on a G80 hub of about 66.6 mm leaves a 3.0 mm gap all round, which a hub-centric ring (72.6 mm outside, 66.6 mm inside) closes. Our guide to hub-centric and lug-centric wheels explains why that ring matters on cars with lug bolts.
Lug thread changes too. The E46 and older cars use M12x1.5 bolts, and the F- and G-series cars we checked use M14x1.25. Another five-lug 5x112 car with a different bore is the Audi A3 family, covered in our Audi RS3 bolt pattern guide, which uses a 57.1 mm hub instead.
Factory Wheel Sizes and Offsets for Four BMW M Cars
Factory offsets on these four M cars run from ET20 to ET47, and the newest cars sit at the low end of that range. The table lists only sizes that two independent sources agree on, from cararac.com, koleso.ee and wheel-size databases.
| Car | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| E46 M3 | 8Jx18 ET47 | 9Jx18 ET26 |
| F87 M2 CS | 9Jx19 ET29 | 10Jx19 ET40 |
| G87 M2 | 9.5Jx19 ET20 | 10.5Jx20 ET20 |
| F92 M8 | 9.5J ET28, 19 or 20 in | 10.5J ET28, 19 or 20 in |
Offset decides whether a forged wheel clears the caliper and the fender once the BMW M bolt pattern is settled, so use our offset, backspacing and tire diameter calculator before you pick a width. Sizes for other M cars vary by trim and year, so confirm them on the door-jamb placard.
How to Confirm Your BMW M Bolt Pattern Before Ordering Forged Wheels
Confirm the pattern in five steps: chassis code, chart, hub, center bore and offset. Doing this first prevents the most common mistake, which is assuming every "M" car shares one pattern.
- Find the chassis code (E46, F80, G82 and so on) on the door-jamb sticker or in the owner's manual.
- Match it to the chart at the top of this page and note the pattern and bore.
- Read the pattern stamped on a wheel you already own, or measure the stud-to-stud distance and compare it with the table above.
- Check that the new wheel's center bore is equal to or larger than the hub, and order a ring if it is larger.
- Choose width and offset with the calculator, then send the numbers for a check.
Our forged wheel fitment verification checklist walks through the same steps in more detail, and the BMW fitment guide lists every model we have data for.
Forged Wheels for BMW M Cars
Each wheel below is forged to order at the ANKUSI plant in Guangzhou, with the bolt pattern, center bore, diameter, width and offset machined for your exact car. Browse the full range in the monoblock forged wheel category.
For the regular 5 Series sedans and wagons, see the BMW 5 Series wheel specs by generation, which covers the E39, E60, F10, G30 and G60.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the bolt pattern on a BMW M3?
Every M3 up to the F80 (built through 2018) uses a 5x120 bolt pattern with a 72.6 mm center bore. The G80 M3, sold from 2021, uses 5x112 with a center bore of about 66.5 to 66.6 mm, so wheels from the two generations do not interchange.
Do the BMW M3 and M4 share the same bolt pattern?
Yes, within a generation. The F80 M3 and F82 M4 are both 5x120 with a 72.6 mm center bore, and the G80 M3 and G82 M4 are both 5x112 with a bore of about 66.6 mm.
What is the BMW M5 bolt pattern?
It depends on the chassis. The E39, E60 and F10 M5 use 5x120 (74.1 mm bore on the E39, 72.6 mm on the E60 and F10), the F90 M5 uses 5x112 with a 66.6 mm bore, and the 2025 G90 and G99 M5 uses 5x132 with a bore of about 66.5 to 66.6 mm.
What is the BMW M2 bolt pattern?
The F87 M2 uses 5x120 with a 72.6 mm center bore. The newer G87 M2 uses 5x112 with a 66.6 mm center bore, so confirm the chassis code before you order wheels.
What is the BMW M8 bolt pattern?
The BMW M8 (F91, F92 and F93) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern with a 66.6 mm center bore, the same pattern as the G80 M3 and F90 M5.
Can I fit 5x120 wheels on a 5x112 BMW M car?
No. The studs of a 5x112 car sit on a circle 8 mm smaller than a 5x120 car, so a wheel drilled for one will not bolt to the other. Order wheels drilled for the exact pattern and center bore of your chassis.
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