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Old 01-14-2009, 09:54 AM
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Wheel Center Cap Emblems Chipping??
Just noticed yesterday that the BMW emblems on my center caps are chipping off. These center caps came with the Eurotech wheels that I purchased last summer.

Is this common?? Anyone know if these caps are the same size as the OEM caps bc if they are I can take the ones from my girly wheels and put them on instead.
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Old 01-14-2009, 10:14 AM
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I had a problem when I ordered center caps from EAS and the ones they sent me had the OEM dimensions. Inner diameters of the OEM caps are a little bit bigger than replica caps. Also OEM caps have the lettering raised and a little more durable. Replica caps seem like they are just painted on there. I ended up getting a set from ebay.
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Old 01-14-2009, 11:38 AM
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Just noticed yesterday that the BMW emblems on my center caps are chipping off. These center caps came with the Eurotech wheels that I purchased last summer.

Is this common?? Anyone know if these caps are the same size as the OEM caps bc if they are I can take the ones from my girly wheels and put them on instead.
If yours are replica, then they're common. Time to get the carbon fiber ones. They actually last longer because of the extra coatings. Mine has last 2 years and they're still like new.

If you want a set of OEM ones and don't mind used, I can sell you mine. They're sitting in my garage anyways.
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Old 01-14-2009, 02:42 PM
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Thanks for the offer, but I had on my mod list to change all the emblem colors anyways - now I have an excuse to do it!!
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Old 01-14-2009, 03:09 PM
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Dawg .....

When the 215's were ordered I went here...

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

and bought the new cenetercaps.. I also went to www.bimmian.com

and color coded all of my roundels...wheels included...to match my silver paint..

I hope this helps you..eluka is a good seller...quick delivery..

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Old 01-14-2009, 04:14 PM
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Got mine here. Good price and shipped right away.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-BMW...ht_1234wt_1474
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Got mine here. Good price and shipped right away.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-BMW...ht_1234wt_1474
Hmmm?? per the picture they do not look oem...the outter rim is grey plastic.... compare to the pic in my link...i'm just being nit picky...

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Old 01-14-2009, 05:28 PM
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Well, they do have have a different part number. OEM but a little different. They are working fine for my winter wheels.
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