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[f2reskies]

Hey guys, looking to purchase BMW center caps to fit into my LC818s. Ive done some research and found that this is the size i require however I can not find them for sale anywhere. Does anyone know where to purchase?

Thanks!

[1QuikWS6]

eBay is best bet. I needed 68mm centers for my MiRo 942's, but wanted Black/Silver CF version to match my roundels.

I actually found a vendor that was selling not only the correct size, but the design of the center cap with it's attaching clips & spring retainer was exactly the same as the supplied MiRo centers (which are a different design than the normal centers used).

You can get the standard blue/white centers also if that's what you're looking for. Just search eBay for 'BMW wheel centers' you'll get like 1000 results...

Here's just one example:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-W...Q5fAccessories

[f2reskies]

Originally Posted by 1QuikWS6

eBay is best bet. I needed 68mm centers for my MiRo 942's, but wanted Black/Silver CF version to match my roundels.

I actually found a vendor that was selling not only the correct size, but the design of the center cap with it's attaching clips & spring retainer was exactly the same as the supplied MiRo centers (which are a different design than the normal centers used).

You can get the standard blue/white centers also if that's what you're looking for. Just search eBay for 'BMW wheel centers' you'll get like 1000 results...

Here's just one example:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-W...Q5fAccessories

the only issue i have though is that Im reading that the Linea Corse uses a 62mm inner size which is different from most wheel caps sold that are just standard 68mm. Is this true?

[1QuikWS6]

Originally Posted by f2reskies

the only issue i have though is that Im reading that the Linea Corse uses a 62mm inner size which is different from most wheel caps sold that are just standard 68mm. Is this true?

If that is the case, then they use the same size centers as my MiRo's - 68mm major OD, 62mm ID Inner

This eBay auction is where I got mine. Never mind his measurements in the details (he added them AFTER I sent him a question as to the outer/inner size & clearly he can't use a ruler as he came up with 69mm instead of 68), I can confirm that the major OD of the emblem is 68mm, the inner portion with the clips that go into wheel center hole is 62mm, and the stick on BMW roundel portion is 65mm:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/65mm-...item5198ab74b9

In fact, as I stated, the entire center design with clips and tension wire is EXACTLY what the MiRo centers look like. This is different than the center design you see mostly around here with the add on gray or chrome trim ring & the ton of short clips with no tension wire.


I know this particular auction is for Black/Silver CF (what I use) but he may have the Blue/White standard if that is what you're looking for - can't hurt to ask.


If he doesn't, then you can always go the route of removing the stick on logo that came with your LC wheels and replace it with a 65mm dia BMW roundel emblem.

Going that route will ensure the centers fit as you will be re-using the actual LC centers - just replacing the emblem logo that is attached to them.

There are quite a few 65mm OD stick on emblems available on eBay also...

[f2reskies]

Originally Posted by 1QuikWS6

If that is the case, then they use the same size centers as my MiRo's - 68mm major OD, 62mm ID Inner

This eBay auction is where I got mine. Never mind his measurements in the details (he added them AFTER I sent him a question as to the outer/inner size & clearly he can't use a ruler as he came up with 69mm instead of 68), I can confirm that the major OD of the emblem is 68mm, the inner portion with the clips that go into wheel center hole is 62mm, and the stick on BMW roundel portion is 65mm:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/65mm-...item5198ab74b9

In fact, as I stated, the entire center design with clips and tension wire is EXACTLY what the MiRo centers look like. This is different than the center design you see mostly around here with the add on gray or chrome trim ring & the ton of short clips with no tension wire.


I know this particular auction is for Black/Silver CF (what I use) but he may have the Blue/White standard if that is what you're looking for - can't hurt to ask.


If he doesn't, then you can always go the route of removing the stick on logo that came with your LC wheels and replace it with a 65mm dia BMW roundel emblem.

Going that route will ensure the centers fit as you will be re-using the actual LC centers - just replacing the emblem logo that is attached to them.

There are quite a few 65mm OD stick on emblems available on eBay also...

So if I purchase this exact set from this link your saying that its the proper measurements for what Im looking for right? I really do appreciate your help

[1QuikWS6]

If what you need is 68mm OD and 62mm ID for the clips (and you're sure of this) - then these are the ticket.

Only thing, like I stated, these are the Black/Silver carbon fiber versions. If you want Blue/White, then they aren't gonna be what you want...

If you want Blue/White - then just find some 65mm OD emblems only (they have 3M on the back, no actual plastic part), either peel off the emblems on your LC centers and stick the new one's on, or stick the new ones on right over top of your LC emblems.

Wheel centers are not one piece - they consist of the plastic part with the clips + an emblem that sticks to the plastic part...