Just BMW Parts » Bmw Wheels http://justbmwparts.com Certified Pre-Owned BMW Parts for Less Sun, 30 May 2010 16:59:05 +0000 en hourly 1 How do you take out the old bmw centre badges on the wheels to put new ones on? http://justbmwparts.com/150/how-do-you-take-out-the-old-bmw-centre-badges-on-the-wheels-to-put-new-ones-on/ http://justbmwparts.com/150/how-do-you-take-out-the-old-bmw-centre-badges-on-the-wheels-to-put-new-ones-on/#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:49:38 +0000 Reed http://justbmwparts.com/150/how-do-you-take-out-the-old-bmw-centre-badges-on-the-wheels-to-put-new-ones-on/
Simple! Slide a small standard screwdriver or butter knife under the edge (no need to remove the centre from the wheel or the wheel from the car) of the original and gently pull it up. Slide the tool under farther if required. It will pop right off. Clean the surface with rubbing alcohol and press the new emblem in place.

]]> http://justbmwparts.com/150/how-do-you-take-out-the-old-bmw-centre-badges-on-the-wheels-to-put-new-ones-on/feed/ 4 help 02 bmw 745i W/ 22" wheels…need wheel plates, also trunk lip, rear window wind deflector?need help!!!! http://justbmwparts.com/149/help-02-bmw-745i-w-22-wheels-need-wheel-plates-also-trunk-lip-rear-window-wind-deflectorneed-help/ http://justbmwparts.com/149/help-02-bmw-745i-w-22-wheels-need-wheel-plates-also-trunk-lip-rear-window-wind-deflectorneed-help/#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:49:28 +0000 Reed http://justbmwparts.com/149/help-02-bmw-745i-w-22-wheels-need-wheel-plates-also-trunk-lip-rear-window-wind-deflectorneed-help/ 2002 bmw wheel plates that will fit 22 in rim caliper does stick out
rear lip(spoil;er) 3m tape
wind deflector, like vent shade for back window

email help to krugerjohnny@yahoo.com

why not get a ford chunderbird holmes

]]> http://justbmwparts.com/149/help-02-bmw-745i-w-22-wheels-need-wheel-plates-also-trunk-lip-rear-window-wind-deflectorneed-help/feed/ 1 Bmw z3 wheels will they fit? http://justbmwparts.com/148/bmw-z3-wheels-will-they-fit/ http://justbmwparts.com/148/bmw-z3-wheels-will-they-fit/#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:49:11 +0000 Reed http://justbmwparts.com/148/bmw-z3-wheels-will-they-fit/ I own a bmw z3 1.9 1997 and just aquired some wheels from the z3 2.8
but i notice the rear wheels are 17" 8.5J
will the rears fit ok?

Try using http://www.tirerack.com and match up the numbers or you could call a BMW dealer too.

Good luck.

]]> http://justbmwparts.com/148/bmw-z3-wheels-will-they-fit/feed/ 4 What is the best Suspension Package For a 1996 BMW 328i with 18in Wheels in a city with rough roads? http://justbmwparts.com/147/what-is-the-best-suspension-package-for-a-1996-bmw-328i-with-18in-wheels-in-a-city-with-rough-roads/ http://justbmwparts.com/147/what-is-the-best-suspension-package-for-a-1996-bmw-328i-with-18in-wheels-in-a-city-with-rough-roads/#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:49:09 +0000 Reed http://justbmwparts.com/147/what-is-the-best-suspension-package-for-a-1996-bmw-328i-with-18in-wheels-in-a-city-with-rough-roads/ Hi,
I OWN A 96 328I WITH 18in WHEELS. I CURRENTLY HAVE BLISTIEN SPORT SUSPENSION WITH A 1.5-2in DROP ON THE CAR. (I’M NOT SURE OF THE BRAND OF SPRINGS, BUT THE CAR IS PRETTY LOW).

FOR ANYONE WHO HAS BEEN TO BOSTON, YOU KNOW THE STREETS ARE AWFUL. NO MATTER HOW CAREFUL YOU DRIVE, YOUR BOUND TO HIT SOME ROUGH TERRAIN. WHEN I DRIVE MY CAR, HITTING BUMPS FEELS CATASTROPHIC, NO MATTER HOW SMALL THE POT HOLE IS.

MY FIANCE DRIVES A 92 525I AND HIS CAR FEELS SO MUCH MORE COMFORTABLE.

BASICALLY I NEED A SUSPENSION PACKAGE THAT IS RIGHT FOR ME. I WANT COMFORT AND STABILITY.

CAN ANYONE PUT ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION?

FROM WHAT I’VE READ, I THINK I HAVE TO GO WITH ADUSTABLE SHOCKS AND STRUTS.

ALSO, WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COIL-OVER STRUTS AND REGULAR SPORT STRUTS?

WHAT BRANDS ARE GOOD? WHAT BRAND SHOULD I STAY AWAY FROM?

PLEASE HELP

If you desire the ‘look’ than you are the right track. But don’t expect a smooth ride.

Customizing is a trade off.

All manufacturers test and test again engineering their suspensions
to provide best ride etc with safety/cost considerations.

From the frame and suspension components to size/style rims and tires they are designed towards either comfort or sport(or some mix between).

If not returning to ’stock’ than try custom clubs. BMW custom owners and customizers – go with their solutions(as others have bled- er- gone b4 you)!

And some swear by one make and others swear by another- SOMEtimes you just swear at the time and money involved!

NASCAR racers have several setups for the type track/ weather they’ll be racing in and well test run and modify(and into the actual race) to ‘dial’ it in…

Have fun(as much as you can afford) and good luck.

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Someone has suggested uni-royals. I would be geatful of any sugestions.
Many thanks

Just buy the tires that the BMW fitted it to originally. Pirelli is a good brand. There are many kinds of Pirelli, try their "Z" rated tires

]]> http://justbmwparts.com/146/what-would-be-the-best-tyres-to-put-on-a-bmw-z3-with-z4-for-wheels/feed/ 4 Anyone know where I can get a set of BMW chrome wheels? http://justbmwparts.com/144/anyone-know-where-i-can-get-a-set-of-bmw-chrome-wheels/ http://justbmwparts.com/144/anyone-know-where-i-can-get-a-set-of-bmw-chrome-wheels/#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:48:53 +0000 Reed http://justbmwparts.com/144/anyone-know-where-i-can-get-a-set-of-bmw-chrome-wheels/ Got a cert preowned 745Li. Thought I’d be OK with the alloys. Changed my mind.
I know the dealership has em… and other sources?
(Lookin for19’s offset like the stocks.)
Thanks

If you want to tune-up a 745Li, you can choose from after-market brands such as BBS,Santera,OZ Racing…BMW choices of wheels/rims quite limited.
I’d go for OZ Racing,they look perfect on a 745Li.
Make sure when you buy the tires at the same time with the wheels so you’d get them balanced properly at the dealer.
Good luck

]]> http://justbmwparts.com/144/anyone-know-where-i-can-get-a-set-of-bmw-chrome-wheels/feed/ 2 What wheels will fit a 1987 E28 BMW 5 Series? http://justbmwparts.com/143/what-wheels-will-fit-a-1987-e28-bmw-5-series/ http://justbmwparts.com/143/what-wheels-will-fit-a-1987-e28-bmw-5-series/#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:48:38 +0000 Reed http://justbmwparts.com/143/what-wheels-will-fit-a-1987-e28-bmw-5-series/ Just bought a 1987 E28 BMW 5 series to take part in a charity rally and but it needs some new tyres as existing wheels are old metric ones and tyres are a fortune. So we have decided it is probably just better to replace the wheels and tyres together with a used set off ebay. Problem is though I am lead to believe that not all 5 stud wheels will fit, and not even all original BMW 5 stud wheels.

So i need some advice….. what wheels can i buy to fit?

Which model number BMW wheels can i buy to fit straight on?

The standard size was a 6×14 wheel with 195/70/14 tyres, I had one. Some of the wheels from the E34 will fit, but not the wider 15" ones, as you’ll run into arch clearance issues. Suggest you try one of the many BMW breakers yards you’ll find up & down the country, as they’ll always have wheels. Look at Google or Yellow Pages.

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you can always go to the bmw dealer, but they are kinda expensive. look online at ebay or craiglist. or you can contact me ( i just got custom rims ) because im selling my stock bmw 3 series rims lol

or for non bmw custom rims go to tirerack.com or wheelxnext.com

]]> http://justbmwparts.com/142/bmw-328i-wheels/feed/ 2 Can I upgrade my 1998 bmw 328is with wheels and tires from a 2007 bmw 328xi? http://justbmwparts.com/141/can-i-upgrade-my-1998-bmw-328is-with-wheels-and-tires-from-a-2007-bmw-328xi/ http://justbmwparts.com/141/can-i-upgrade-my-1998-bmw-328is-with-wheels-and-tires-from-a-2007-bmw-328xi/#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:48:28 +0000 Reed http://justbmwparts.com/141/can-i-upgrade-my-1998-bmw-328is-with-wheels-and-tires-from-a-2007-bmw-328xi/
Yes and no…

The wheels will fit, the offset and lug pattern are compatible.

The problem is the E90 (and even E46) tire sizes are slightly larger than the E36.

So if you fit a take-off wheel and tire set from an E90 car, your speedometer will read slightly low. But it’s not a big deal unless you lower your car – then, it might scrape against your wheel well/fender.

]]> http://justbmwparts.com/141/can-i-upgrade-my-1998-bmw-328is-with-wheels-and-tires-from-a-2007-bmw-328xi/feed/ 6 Can I buy a brand new car (BMW) without buying the wheels? http://justbmwparts.com/140/can-i-buy-a-brand-new-car-bmw-without-buying-the-wheels/ http://justbmwparts.com/140/can-i-buy-a-brand-new-car-bmw-without-buying-the-wheels/#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:48:25 +0000 Reed http://justbmwparts.com/140/can-i-buy-a-brand-new-car-bmw-without-buying-the-wheels/ I plan to buy custom wheels for it.

NO! When you buy a vehicle, any vehicle, it has to be road worthy right off the show room floor. You can buy the car, then take the car to a tire and wheel shop and sell the tires and wheels to the shop. Personally, having an extra set of wheels and tires for winter use is a smart way to go, unless you live somewhere that doesn’t have inclement weather in the winter, like SanDiego, CA. You can also sell the wheels and tires on Craigslist and put that money towards the purchase of the new ones.

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