Ultimate BMW Wheel Spacer, Bolts, Studs Size Guide

For those of you that are researching wheels, spacers, bolts and stud kits you want to take a look at our BMW Wheel Thread and Bolt Pattern Guide. Getting the right hardware is critical as there is a minimum engagement length and number of turns required for each car. For 12×1.50mm bolts you need approximately 10mm of length or 6.5 turns. With 14×1.25 you need 12mm in length or 9.0 turns. 14×1.50 will require 12mm in length or 7.5 turns. If you don’t meed the minimum engagement, your studs or bolts will most likely fail prematurely.

❗Spacer requirements vary by car. Outside factors such as coilover perch clearance, brake caliper clearance, fender clearance and other factors may limit your hardware selection. We always recommend to start with the wheel first and test fit before you make a decision on getting hardware.

BMW Wheel Thread and Bolt Pattern Guide

SERIES	YEAR	BOLT PATTERN	LUG SIZE (mm)	LUG TYPE	CENTER BORE (mm)
1 Series	2008+	5x120	M12x1.5	Conical Bolt	72.56
2 Series	2014+	5x120	M14x1.25	Conical Bolt	72.56
3 Series	1979-1991	4x120	M12x1.5	Conical Bolt	57.10
3 Series	1992-2013	5x120	M12x1.5	Conical Bolt	72.56
3 Series	2014+	5x120	M14x1.25	Conical Bolt	72.56
4 Series	2014+	5x120	M14x1.25	Conical Bolt	72.56
5 Series	1975-1996	5x120	M12x1.5	Conical Bolt	72.56
5 Series	1997-2010	5x120	M12x1.5	Conical Bolt	74.10
5 Series	2011+	5x120	M14x1.25	Conical Bolt	72.56
6 Series	1975-1988	5x120	M12x1.5	Conical Bolt	72.56
6 Series	2010+	5x120	M12x1.5	Conical Bolt	72.56
6 Series	2011+	5x120	M14x1.25	Conical Bolt	72.56
7 Series	1975-1987	5x120	M12x1.5	Conical Bolt	72.56
7 Series	2010+	5x120	M14x1.25	Conical Bolt	72.56
8 Series	1992+	5x120	M12x1.5	Conical Bolt	72.56
M3	1988-2013	5x120	M12x1.5	Conical Bolt	72.56
M3	2014+	5x120	M14x1.25	Conical Bolt	72.56
M5	1985-1995	5x120	M12x1.5	Conical Bolt	72.56
M5	1998-2003	5x120	M12x1.5	Conical Bolt	74.10
M5	2005-2010	5x120	M12x1.5	Conical Bolt	72.56
M5	2011+	5x120	M14x1.25	Conical Bolt	72.56
M6	1983-2010	5x120	M12x1.5	Conical Bolt	72.56
M6	2011+	5x120	M14x1.25	Conical Bolt	72.56
Z8	2001+	5x120	M12x1.5	Conical Bolt	72.56
X3	2004-2010	5x120	M14x1.5	Conical Bolt	72.56
X3	2011+	5x120	M14x1.25	Conical Bolt	72.56
X5	2001-2005	5x120	M14x1.5	Conical Bolt	74.10
X5	2006-2013	5x120	M14x1.25	Conical Bolt	74.10
X5	2014+	5x120	M14x1.25	Conical Bolt	74.10
X6	2008+	5x120	M15x1.5	Conical Bolt	74.10 F / 72.56 R
Z3 M	1996+	5x120	M12x1.5	Conical Bolt	72.56
Z4 M	2006+	5x120	M12x1.5	Conical Bolt	72.56

Spacers, Studs & Bolts Guide

Thread Pitch	OEM Engagement Length (mm)	Spacer Size (mm)	Required Bolts (mm)	Required Studs (mm)
M12x1.5mm	10	0	25	75
M12x1.5mm	10	3	28	75
M12x1.5mm	10	5	30	75
M12x1.5mm	10	12	38	75
M12x1.5mm	10	15	40	90
M12x1.5mm	10	20	45	90
M12x1.5mm	10	25	50	90
M14x1.25	12	0	28	75
M14x1.25	12	3	31	75
M14x1.25	12	5	33	75
M14x1.25	12	12	40	75
M14x1.25	12	15	43	90
M14x1.25	12	20	48	90
M14x1.25	12	25	53	90
M14x1.5	12	0	28	75
M14x1.5	12	3	31	75
M14x1.5	12	5	33	75
M14x1.5	12	12	40	75
M14x1.5	12	15	43	90
M14x1.5	12	20	48	90
M14x1.5	12	25	53	90