PSA: BMWs new floating center caps do not fit ZHP wheels (36122455269)

[NorCalZman]

Just letting everyone know. BMW just came out with new center caps that stay upright, kind of like the Rolls Royce center caps. I thought they were pretty subtle and neat so I ordered some. The various sources I found them at (one linked here) says the E46 is compatible, but I think that is only for the diameter. Our ZHP wheels seem to be too shallow for these to work. Since the caps have a thick weight behind them they bang into the wheel hub when you attempt to press them on. They are really neat, but Im not too broken up about it. Oh well. Save your money.

https://www.bimmerworld.com/Wheels-T...122455269.html

[rguti153]

What about apex wheels . I can run stock caps on them ... i wonder if they would work

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[NorCalZman]

Your guess would be as good as mine. These seem to be pretty high quality caps. The weight on the back of the cap is pretty thick so you have to make sure you have enough room behind it for them to clip onto the wheel successfully.

Shame, as now my old caps look rather old and worn, haha I might order new stock caps just so I have something new there.

[rguti153]

You gonna sell them ? Tempted to try them on


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[NorCalZman]

I am not sure just yet. I did send a message to bimmerworld explaining the situation. If they offer a refund for me to send them back I might do that.

I doubt it’s worth keeping them as I could always buy them again if I ever get another BMW

[johnrando]

Thx for info. Keep us posted if they fit on apex

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[derbo]

If you run spacers, would this be a problem?

[NorCalZman]

If you run spacers, would this be a problem?

If that means it would give a little more space between the outside of the wheel and the hub then yes it might solve the issue.. I am not sure how big of a spacer you would need, though.

[sillieidiot]

Can I test yours on my car? Lol you seem local.

[NorCalZman]

Can I test yours on my car? Lol you seem local.

If I hadn't already boxed them up and arranged for a return and refund from Bimmerworld I would let you give it a shot. Once they're on they look to be pretty hard to get back off without risking any kind of damage.

Anyway, I had a discussion with Bimmerworld and they were very understanding. I suggested they include on the product page that E46s with the ZHP wheels would not work for this product. I see today they updated the product page to state that these would not work with ANY E36 or E46. Makes me wonder if they had some of these models in the parking lot to test on. Maybe all the stock wheels are too shallow. The site says these are 7mm thicker than stock caps, so that would be a way you can self measure yourself before ordering.