BMW M8 Track Rod Replacement Parts

Yes, the BMW M8 is a rear-wheel-drive or xDrive four-wheel-drive vehicle and track rods (also called tie rods) form part of its steering rack assembly on all variants, so the part does exist on this model. Every M8 — whether Coupe, Convertible, or Gran Coupe — uses a conventional rack-and-pinion steering system with track rods connecting the rack to the steering knuckles at each front corner. When searching, make sure you specify nearside (NS, driver's side in the UK) or offside (OS, passenger side in the UK), as left and right are not interchangeable.

The current BMW M8 (based on the G-series 8 Series platform, internal code G15 for Coupe, G14 for Convertible, and G16 for Gran Coupe) was introduced for the 2019 model year and has been in production through to the present day with no full generation change in that period. There has not been a wholesale redesign or a separate earlier M8 generation in the modern era that would create a hard fitment boundary, though minor running changes and updates have occurred over the model's life. Confirm with the breaker which exact year car the donor part comes from and match it against your registration to be safe.

The M8 has been built on the same G-series platform throughout its production run from 2019 onwards, and no major mid-life generation change has occurred that is known to have altered the steering geometry or track rod specification. However, BMW does introduce running changes that are not always publicly documented, so whether a 2019-2020 part crosses cleanly to a 2022-2023 car is something you should confirm with the breaker against your specific registration number before buying. Quoting your VIN to the breaker is the most reliable way to be certain.

The track rod itself connects the steering rack to the front hub on all M8 variants, and xDrive adds a rear-axle drive system rather than changing the front steering geometry, so the track rod specification is not expected to differ between RWD and xDrive versions. That said, it is always worth mentioning your drivetrain to the breaker when requesting a quote, just so they can cross-reference the part number against your registration and rule out any minor variance. Never assume fitment without the breaker confirming it against your reg.

Trim level and body style do not typically affect track rod fitment because the steering geometry is determined by the underlying platform rather than the body or interior specification, and all M8 body variants share the same G-series front suspension layout. In practice this means a track rod from a Gran Coupe or Convertible donor car is likely to be the same part as one from a Coupe, but you should always have the breaker verify the part number against your registration before purchasing. The key things to specify are the side required (NS or OS) and your car's year of manufacture.

The Competition Pack on the BMW M8 relates primarily to engine tune, suspension calibration, and chassis settings rather than changes to the physical steering components such as the track rod itself, so in most cases the track rod will be the same part regardless of whether your car has the Competition specification. Trim and performance pack differences do not typically alter steering rack hardware on this model. Confirm with the breaker against your registration to be certain, as any hidden running changes would be caught by matching part numbers to your VIN.