Is there any way to keep the roundel when changing to aftermarket rims?

zz25 · 02-10-2006, 02:32 PM

Will be getting a winter tire/wheel package when I get my 330i this fall (w/ZSP). Will probably go down to 17in for snows. I really like stock looking cars and and don't really like to change much. Is there any way to get roundels for aftermarket rims to keep the stock look? I know BMW offers winter tire/wheel packages in Europe but not sure if they do it in the US. At any rate, I'm sure Tire Rack is a lot more economical. Any advice would be appreciated.

jflecha · 02-10-2006, 07:16 PM

I noticed when I took my 162's off for my winter tire swap that the roundels looked like plastic inserts and probably can be removed.

I suppose if they fit you could take them out and put them on your other rims, I didnt try it so I cant say how hard it would be to remove them.

I want to stress the fact that I breifly looked at them so I cant be sure if they're plastic, they're in storage or else I'd take a closer look for you.

Wildcat Jon · 02-10-2006, 07:32 PM

If you buy from tire rack, they will throw in the BMW roundels for the wheels for free (even though they aren't BMW wheels). Got mine on right now. Sweet.

zz25 · 02-10-2006, 08:22 PM

Thanks for the info guys. Really appreciate it. Wondering now why I see so many pics of aftermarket wheels on cars with no roundels?

Matt_UKTX · 02-11-2006, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by zz25

Will be getting a winter tire/wheel package when I get my 330i this fall (w/ZSP). Will probably go down to 17in for snows. I really like stock looking cars and and don't really like to change much. Is there any way to get roundels for aftermarket rims to keep the stock look? I know BMW offers winter tire/wheel packages in Europe but not sure if they do it in the US. At any rate, I'm sure Tire Rack is a lot more economical. Any advice would be appreciated.

Mike at **********s.com sells some aftermarket rims that will take the BMW center caps. I just purchased some Hartge reps with stock BMW roundels. They look awesome.

tl_boy · 02-16-2006, 08:47 AM

can you post or pm me pictures of the velocity VB2s on your ride? i was wondering how the dish on the Hartge Classic rep's look. thanks!

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Originally Posted by Matt_330i

Mike at **********s.com sells some aftermarket rims that will take the BMW center caps. I just purchased some Hartge reps with stock BMW roundels. They look awesome.

02-10-2006, 02:32 PM	#1
zz25 Private 11 Rep 58 Posts Drives: '04 Landcruiser Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Far from the USA iTrader: (0)	Is there any way to keep the roundel when changing to aftermarket rims? Will be getting a winter tire/wheel package when I get my 330i this fall (w/ZSP). Will probably go down to 17in for snows. I really like stock looking cars and and don't really like to change much. Is there any way to get roundels for aftermarket rims to keep the stock look? I know BMW offers winter tire/wheel packages in Europe but not sure if they do it in the US. At any rate, I'm sure Tire Rack is a lot more economical. Any advice would be appreciated.
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jflecha Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 205 Posts Drives: E90 06 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Garden State iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330I [0.00]	I noticed when I took my 162's off for my winter tire swap that the roundels looked like plastic inserts and probably can be removed. I suppose if they fit you could take them out and put them on your other rims, I didnt try it so I cant say how hard it would be to remove them. I want to stress the fact that I breifly looked at them so I cant be sure if they're plastic, they're in storage or else I'd take a closer look for you. __________________ Tit-Silver 330i/STEP/SP/PP/CWP
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Wildcat Jon Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 248 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (0)	If you buy from tire rack, they will throw in the BMW roundels for the wheels for free (even though they aren't BMW wheels). Got mine on right now. Sweet. __________________ 330i/TiSilver/Black Leather/Step/Poplar/Prem/Sport/Cold Weather/Navi-Idrive/Sirius
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02-10-2006, 08:22 PM	#4
zz25 Private 11 Rep 58 Posts Drives: '04 Landcruiser Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Far from the USA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info guys. Really appreciate it. Wondering now why I see so many pics of aftermarket wheels on cars with no roundels?
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