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Removal of Wheel Roundels

Published by Storto
08-10-2008

Removal of Wheel Roundels

I checked the DIY for an easy way to remove Wheel roundels but couldn't find one. So I Took some pictures while I removed mine.
Tools

PIC #1)
Small Jewelers screwdriver
Thin Cardboard (should be thinner than a dime)
Scissors

Step 1. Cut a small piece of cardboard in a square. Ensure you have a good corner.

Step 2. Put the cardboard in-between the Roundel and the wheel. (this will protect your wheel better than a cloth)

Step 3. CAREFULLY wedge the screwdriver in-between the cardboard and the roundel. If you push it in too far you may scratch the inside of your wheel. (Circled on picture)

Step 4. Gently pry the roundel away from the rim. THIS WILL DENT THE INSIDE PLASTIC OF THE ROUNDEL.

Step. 5 Pull the roundel off and replace with your stock ones.

Lessons learned: Remove the roundels from the wheel before you put them on. This will save you about 10 minutes per wheel, and the risk of scratching your new ones.

FYI's these are 19" Breyton Race CS on 328i E92 stock height/suspension

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By clyde on 08-11-2008, 02:38 PM

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Next time, use Duct Tape

Apply Duct Tape (or any strong sticky tape) to the wheel roundel, then pull the roundel off the wheel.

By Amir87 on 08-12-2008, 01:53 AM

Another method is to use a suction cup and pull it off with it.

Thanks for the DIY!

By kuvesh on 08-12-2008, 02:18 AM

i'm always afraid of chipping the rim so normally just take the tyre off and pop it from the back...

By tintivilus on 08-12-2008, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by kuvesh

i'm always afraid of chipping the rim so normally just take the tyre off and pop it from the back...

+1. Quick tap from behind with just about anything (I usually use a screwdriver handle) and they pop right off. Why risk scratching up your wheel paint?

By JoeyFiasco on 08-27-2008, 05:10 PM

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like a little plunger? haha

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Originally Posted by Amir87

Another method is to use a suction cup and pull it off with it.

Thanks for the DIY!

By e92phreak on 08-27-2008, 05:11 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tintivilus

+1. Quick tap from behind with just about anything (I usually use a screwdriver handle) and they pop right off. Why risk scratching up your wheel paint?

My preferred method.

By 1clean335i on 09-16-2008, 05:04 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Amir87

Another method is to use a suction cup and pull it off with it.

Thanks for the DIY!

Thats what I use also

Takes 2 seconds to pull off

heres a pic of that I use-

By vasisht on 01-12-2013, 10:18 AM

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Thanks! Bought a $3 suction cup at Harbor Freight and took 5 minutes to swap out the roundels on my winter rims for BMW roundels...

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