BMW F80 M3 Wheels

BMW F80 M3 Wheel Performance

With a switch away from natural aspiration, the OE F80 M3 Wheel fitments were surprisingly narrow relative to the substantial increase in torque, compared to the E9X M3. When drivers are looking to maximize the performance of this modern super sedan, a lightweight chassis-optimized set of wheels is one of the best modifications they can make. We built a huge range of wheels including our Forged VS-5RS, EC-7RS, and SM-10RS. Flow formed wheels include ARC-8, EC-7, FL-5 and SM-10. With a catalog this large, be sure to review our BMW F80 M3 Wheel and Tire Fitment Guide to lock in your perfect set of Apex wheels.

About the F80 M3

Unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in 2014, the F80 generation was at the time, the most controversial generation to don the M3 name. To conform with ever tightening emissions regulations, BMW returned to an I-6 powerplant, but with the addition of twin turbo chargers. The end result was a peak power figure of 425 HP between 5,500 and 7,300 rpm and a whopping 406 lb-ft of torque beginning at just 1,850rpm. Despite the F80’s slightly larger dimensions vs the outgoing model, that impressive power output combined with a host of weight saving features, resulted in a 0-60 time of just 4.1 seconds in DCT equipped vehicles.

The big “firsts” for this generation of M3, aside from the obvious addition of turbochargers, consisted of optional Carbon Ceramic brakes, an electronically controlled LSD named the “Active M Differential”, and most notably, designating the coupe and two door convertible models, the M4. Aside from the typical mid generation facelift which included small tweaks to the head and tail lights and infotainment, a competition package variant was added in 2016. Changes included a power bump to 444 hp, revised tuning of the active M differential, a number of tweaks to the DCS programming, suspension upgrades, and new front seats.

What Makes it a Good Track Car

Big power, fantastic brakes, and good handling. BMW knows the recipe when it comes to making a well balanced sports sedan or coupe. Sure the optional Carbon Ceramic Brakes make a big difference on track, but even the base model was equipped as standard with a 380mm front setup with 4 piston calipers at all four corners. For the first time in M3 history BMW gave the people a brake kit worthy of track use. Rounding out the back, that fancy E-LSD makes easy use out of the power on tap. Utilizing a network of sensors, the on board computer can identify road conditions and available traction to achieve the optimal amount of lock to maximize grip.

Something we here at Apex are extra thankful for is that BMW left plenty of room under the fenders for a meaty wheel and tire setup. When you're shopping for F80 M3 wheels, you won’t be limited to a wimpy stock like fitment with little concavity. We’ve got direct fit options as wide as 10” up front and 11” out back.

Don’t just take our word for it! Automotive journalist Chris Harris was a major F80 fan from day one. Checkout his video review from back when this chassis was first released: CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS - F80 M3, full road and track test