BMW M Performance's Center-Lock Wheels: Elevating The Aesthetics Of BMW M2, M3, and M4

by AutoExpert   |  20 November, 2023

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Today we'll talk about the ultimate car style statement, which comes in the form of center-lock, motorsport-style alloy wheels. While the stock rims on the BMW M2, M3, and M4 are perfectly fine, the mono-bolt forged alloys from BMW M's Performance Parts program take the allure to a whole new level.

Designed with a Y-spoke pattern, a Jet Black finish, and the distinctive M Performance branding, these wheels, supplied in 19-inch for the front axle and 20-inch for the rear, elevate the visual appeal of the M2 and M3. Priced at €12,000 ($13,000) in Europe, their cost in North America remains undisclosed.

BMW M2, M3, and M4

While BMW argues that the new fixing arrangement offers dynamic advantages by reducing rotating masses, the real-world impact on a street car may be negligible. Center-lock wheels were once commonplace in sports cars, often requiring a hide mallet in the trunk for tightening and loosening the eared spinner. The technology gained prominence on race tracks, where quick wheel changes in the pitlane mattered.

BMW M2, M3, and M4

However, for roadgoing M cars like the BMW M2, M3, and M4, the absence of a spare wheel and the hefty 686 lb-ft torque required for tightening make such considerations less practical for roadside scenarios. In essence, these wheels are about making a statement, a pose that enthusiasts gladly embrace. 

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