Should I Install OEM Center Caps?

e92OCD · 04-07-2012, 08:30 PM

Not that it really matters, I was just curious to see if more people prefer these rims with OEM center caps or leave them as is. Plus I wanted to share a picture of my new shoes...

GreekboyD · 04-07-2012, 08:40 PM

I would.

e92OCD · 04-08-2012, 08:06 AM

updated pictures

bmw325i · 04-08-2012, 10:10 AM

Looks nice I would put BMW centercaps

R608 · 04-08-2012, 10:57 AM

I would too.

AllBlackBimmer · 04-08-2012, 01:50 PM

I would put the B MW centers on..

More pics please! are they 18s or 19s? are you stock height or sport height? thanks!

///M_Power · 04-08-2012, 05:57 PM

i like the new wheels. i would def put the centers on, would make them look a hell of a lot cleaner/factory.
can you tell us what the size and offset are please?

e92OCD · 04-08-2012, 09:53 PM

I added another photo. I Will try and get some close ups when I have a chance.
My car is a 2009 335i Sport Package (stock sport suspension)
These are 19x8.5 ET 35 and 19x9.5 ET 35. I have Conti DW's 235 front 265 rear. I wanted to put Michelin's on but was told I might encounter rubbing issues due to the slightly wider profile of the tire. After seeing these on the car I think the tire advice was correct as this is a really flush fit, plus I am quite happy with the Conti's.

Chismakop · 04-09-2012, 06:05 AM

Now put back the BMW center caps

e92OCD · 04-09-2012, 10:06 AM

I went out and picked up a set of caps today and I must agree that it really does make the setup look a little more polished. Here is what they look like with the OEM centre caps.
I tried to get some pictures that give you a good look at the fit.

ModBargains.com · 04-09-2012, 10:18 AM

Looks much better with the OEM BMW caps. Great choice on the Alufelgen SF-71 wheels btw!!

kevinbahnz · 04-09-2012, 10:18 AM

looks better with center caps

Gimmethecash · 04-09-2012, 09:37 PM

+1 better with the OEM caps.

04-07-2012, 08:30 PM	#1
e92OCD Private 5 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2009 Jet Black 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	Should I Install OEM Center Caps? Not that it really matters, I was just curious to see if more people prefer these rims with OEM center caps or leave them as is. Plus I wanted to share a picture of my new shoes... Attached Images Last edited by e92OCD; 04-08-2012 at 10:08 PM..
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04-07-2012, 08:40 PM	#2
GreekboyD Brigadier General 411 Rep 3,049 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335d Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335d [8.00]	I would.
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04-08-2012, 01:50 PM	#6
AllBlackBimmer Colonel 815 Rep 2,869 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 m40i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (-1)	I would put the B MW centers on.. More pics please! are they 18s or 19s? are you stock height or sport height? thanks! __________________ 2019 X3 m40i:Carbon Black:Executive:Premium:Adaptive:Vernasca:699M:HK: Ambient:IND trim:M Mirrors:15mm spacers:Maxton lip:20% tint windows/pano:dsg paddles:TLG mudflaps 2008 328i E90 Jet Black:6MT:RWD:Premium:Sport:Xenon:MTEC V3 AEs:Front Splitters:CF spoiler:19" VMR FF v710
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04-08-2012, 05:57 PM	#7
///M_Power BBS Fanatic 4 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 11 BSM 328i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NORTH JERSEY, United States iTrader: (0)	i like the new wheels. i would def put the centers on, would make them look a hell of a lot cleaner/factory. can you tell us what the size and offset are please?
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04-08-2012, 09:53 PM	#8
e92OCD Private 5 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2009 Jet Black 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	I added another photo. I Will try and get some close ups when I have a chance. My car is a 2009 335i Sport Package (stock sport suspension) These are 19x8.5 ET 35 and 19x9.5 ET 35. I have Conti DW's 235 front 265 rear. I wanted to put Michelin's on but was told I might encounter rubbing issues due to the slightly wider profile of the tire. After seeing these on the car I think the tire advice was correct as this is a really flush fit, plus I am quite happy with the Conti's.
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04-09-2012, 06:05 AM	#9
Chismakop General 1 Rep 124 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 320d A/T Sport LCI Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Gauteng iTrader: (0)	Now put back the BMW center caps __________________
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04-09-2012, 10:06 AM	#10
e92OCD Private 5 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2009 Jet Black 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	I went out and picked up a set of caps today and I must agree that it really does make the setup look a little more polished. Here is what they look like with the OEM centre caps. I tried to get some pictures that give you a good look at the fit. Attached Images Last edited by e92OCD; 04-09-2012 at 10:14 AM..
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04-09-2012, 10:18 AM	#11
ModBargains.com Banned 475 Rep 13,583 Posts Drives: JB E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd #C, La Habra, CA 90631 iTrader: (51)	Looks much better with the OEM BMW caps. Great choice on the Alufelgen SF-71 wheels btw!!
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04-09-2012, 10:18 AM	#12
kevinbahnz Captain 157 Rep 709 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi sedan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ma-NC iTrader: (1)	looks better with center caps __________________
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04-09-2012, 09:37 PM	#13
Gimmethecash Lieutenant 150 Rep 485 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Comp Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pasadena iTrader: (1)	+1 better with the OEM caps.
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