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BMW 3 Series Sedan Sports Wagon lug nut torque

GarageDex's lug nut torque data shows the 2014 to 2017 BMW 3 Series Sedan Sports Wagon wheel lug nuts torque to 103 ft-lbs. Across the BMW lineup, that guide lists 12mm x 1.50 wheel bolts.

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Key takeaways

  • Torque: 103 ft-lbs for the 2014 to 2017 model years.
  • Tighten in a star (criss-cross) pattern so the wheel seats flat.
  • Re-check torque after 50 to 100 miles.
  • Aftermarket wheels or lug nuts can specify a different value - use the wheel maker's figure if it differs.
BMW 3 Series Sedan Sports Wagon lug nut torque by year
YearsTorquePattern
2014 to 2017103 ft-lbsStar pattern
BMW 3 Series Sedan Sports Wagon lug nut thread size
YearsThread size
1977 to 201612mm x 1.50 bolt
1962 to 197612mm x 1.50

The guide below does not break out the BMW 3 Series Sedan Sports Wagon separately - this is the general BMW thread size, same source.

Seat type (cone, mag, or ball) and hex size are not given per vehicle by this source - match them to the lug nut already on your wheel before ordering locks. Source: White Knight Wheel Accessories - 2020 Application Guide.

Tools for the job

These fit any vehicle. Lug nuts and wheel locks are vehicle-specific, so that link searches by your BMW 3 Series Sedan Sports Wagon.

Torque wrench1/2-inch drive click wrench, 20 to 150 ft-lbsShop wrenches Lug nutsReplacement lug nuts filtered to the BMW 3 Series Sedan Sports WagonShop lug nuts Wheel locks12mm x 1.50 anti-theft bolt setShop wheel locks Torque sticksLimits an impact gun so you cannot over-tightenShop torque sticks

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How to torque BMW 3 Series Sedan Sports Wagon wheels

  1. Hand-thread every lug nut, then snug them lightly with the wheel off the ground.
  2. Lower the car until the tire just touches and cannot spin.
  3. Set the wrench to 103 ft-lbs and tighten in a star pattern, skipping to the opposite nut each time.
  4. Lower fully, go around once more at the same setting.
  5. Re-check after 50 to 100 miles.

Other BMW models

2 Series3 Series Sedan4 Series5 & 6 Series7 & 8 Seriesi3/i3s/i8X1Z4

Source: James Halderman - Lug Nut Torque Values 1995-2021. Torque values assume clean, dry threads and OEM wheels. Always confirm against your owner's manual, and re-check torque after the first 50 to 100 miles.