The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

Looks like they changed back-side designs. What are the date stamps on each wheel?

I know there’s an e60 version of the wheel that was sold in the US. I’m pretty sure they had different part numbers, though.

Maybe not?

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Originally Posted by Will

Looks like they changed back-side designs. What are the date stamps on each wheel?

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Not sure, didn’t think to check that. I can look at the new one and see.

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Originally Posted by stephenkirsh

I know there’s an e60 version of the wheel that was sold in the US. I’m pretty sure they had different part numbers, though.

Maybe not?

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I believe the E60 version have a different offset but not sure about the part number. I’d imagine they’d be different

Anybody know the part number for the exterior trim for the sedans? The silver on mine are starting to flake and instead of sanding them down and trying to match again I'm thinking of just going back to the matte black... maybe gloss

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Originally Posted by Prestovie

Anybody know the part number for the exterior trim for the sedans? The silver on mine are starting to flake and instead of sanding them down and trying to match again I'm thinking of just going back to the matte black... maybe gloss

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Not sure of the part #’s but I think I have a set of exterior trims in my basement I believe, but they’re faded. Would be a good opportunity to get some aerosol trim paint to get them to all match.


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Not the answer you're looking for either but I just bought a cheap set of replica trim from China on eBay and it's been holding up really well and looks indistinguishable from the real thing.

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Originally Posted by ZHP_Brandon

Not sure of the part #’s but I think I have a set of exterior trims in my basement I believe, but they’re faded. Would be a good opportunity to get some aerosol trim paint to get them to all match.


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If you're willing to part I would definitely take them off your hands! Seems like you're more than a stones throw away, though, so not sure what shipping would look like from NY to Chicago in a bigger box

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Originally Posted by Galapolis

Not the answer you're looking for either but I just bought a cheap set of replica trim from China on eBay and it's been holding up really well and looks indistinguishable from the real thing.

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I'll actually look into that, never thought of going that route :biggrin

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Originally Posted by Prestovie

If you're willing to part I would definitely take them off your hands! Seems like you're more than a stones throw away, though, so not sure what shipping would look like from NY to Chicago in a bigger box



I'll actually look into that, never thought of going that route :biggrin

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Yeah I’d be happy to part ways! Only down side is I don’t believe it’s a complete set, PM me so I can provide pictures for you. I don’t think shipping would be too much, I can try to put it in a small box


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Originally Posted by pedro2u

curious why it wouldn't sit flush. Although they look slightly different, it looks like the mounting surface to the hub is just about the same

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Originally Posted by johnrando

Whoa! Will be interested to see why this is.

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Originally Posted by pedro2u

I just did a Google image search for BMW Style 135 wheels and found another different example of the hub mating surface. Maybe multiple manufacturers of the OEM wheels? Or replicas?

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Well, just got a response from ECS Tuning. Rep states that he thinks BMW changed the cast in order to prevent rust build up between the wheel and hub, ultimately leading to a wheel thats easier to remove in the future. Makes a lot of sense and driving around with the new, less flush wheel has been fine so I'm ok with it. Gonna get a replacement rear soon.

Less difficult to remove in thw new cast?

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