BMW's Centerlock Wheels Are Stupid Expensive

The complete kit costs nearly $20,000.

By: Anthony Alaniz

Feb 10, at 11:00am ET

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BMW’s centerlock wheels are finally here, and by here, we mean available in North America for the first time. The automaker introduced them in November 2023 for the G8X M cars, but BMW didn’t initially offer them in the US. The wheels themselves aren’t too expensive—$6,696. However, the extra hardware and tools required add nearly $13,000 to the price tag, putting the total cost near the $20,000 mark.

The wheels require new hubs, according to BMW Blog that first reported their availability. The kit costs $11,037.90, but BMW also suggests you need a release tool ($567), a centerlock wheel socket ($323), and a torque wrench up to at least 738 pound-feet ($1,270) to complete the job.

Other cheaper incidentals like Sythes Glep 1 grease ($49.27) and Wuerth Al 1100 aluminum paste ($51.99) bring the total to $19,995.23. That’s not cheap, but the wheels provide a clean, race car-like look while adding convenience. Instead of several conventional lug nuts securing the wheels, centerlock wheels have a large, single one that makes it easy to change them, perfect for quick swaps at the track.

The 10-spoke matte black 963M wheels fit the latest M2, M3, and M4 models. They measure 19 inches front and 20 inches rear, fitting 275/35 ZR19 and 285/30 ZR20 tires, respectively.

BMW says they’re available in limited quantities, so act fast if you want a pair.