High quality and correct installation are two important factors that keep your BMW X3 lug bolts safe and working well. Reputable brand BMW wheel bolts are not easy to break. If you have adequate mechanical skills, you can do things on your own. The REFERENCE torque spec for BMW X3 lug bolts is 140 NM / 103 ft-lbs (always inquire with a tire expert before operating). Over-torquing or under-torquing the aftermarket wheel bolts will also cause the wheels and tires to separate from the vehicle overtimes.
Genuine BMW X3 wheel bolts are made of a wide range of materials from common steel to titanium, and other exotic materials. High-quality steel wheel bolts are significantly stronger and more durable. Another advantage of steel wheel bolts is the price. If you get steel BMW X3M wheel bolts installed, the cost will be inexpensive compared to Titanium replacement. For those looking for cheaper but more durable options, steel BMW wheel bolts are the way to go.
What BMW X3 Lug Bolts Do I Need for Aftermarket Wheels?
Replacing the stock BMW X3 wheel bolts with an aftermarket set is one way of enhancing performance and personalizing your car. BONOSS is proud to announce the release of an all-new racing lug bolt. It’s called BONOSS forged ISO grade 12.9 shell-type wheel locks & bolts. The core BMW wheel bolts are made of JIS SCM440 steel material. They have achieved ISO standard grade 12.9, tensile strength≥ 1,282 MPa, limited life range test ≥ 2000000 stress cycles without damage, hardness (HV) ≥ 394. Such high-strength hardware can bear more force without breaking.
The shells are made of 7075-T6 aluminum, which is high in strength and light in weight. They cover the exposed part of the BMW X3 wheel bolts, which effectively prevents the debris and water from accessing the bolts. In addition, these aluminum bolt shells can be anodized in various colors, such as red, black, blue, grey, etc. Simply put, color matching will essentially improve your design’s visual appeal. Changing to colorful BONOSS forged shell-type BMW X3 lug bolts would make your wheels look more fashionable and beautiful.
