Removal of Wheel Roundels

Storto · 08-10-2008, 07:39 PM

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

Nonsuch · 08-11-2008, 02:38 PM

Next time, use Duct Tape

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

Amir87 · 08-12-2008, 01:53 AM

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

Thanks for the DIY!

kuvesh · 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...

tintivilus · 08-12-2008, 11:56 AM

Quote:

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?

JoeyFiasco · 08-27-2008, 05:10 PM

like a little plunger? haha

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amir87

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

Thanks for the DIY!

e92phreak · 08-27-2008, 05:11 PM

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.

1clean335i · 09-16-2008, 05:04 PM

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-

vasisht · 01-12-2013, 09:18 AM

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...

08-10-2008, 07:39 PM	#1
Storto New Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2008 328i E92 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (0)	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. ToolsPIC #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 Attached Images __________________ 2008 328i E92 6AT / Titanium / Gray / Gray Trim / Premium / Sports / Sports Steering Wheel with Paddle Shifters /Comfort Access / Navigation / iPod / Park Distance Control / Ordered: 02.16.08 / Delivered: Soon
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Nonsuch Private 19 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2007 M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Gatos CA iTrader: (0)	Next time, use Duct Tape Apply Duct Tape (or any strong sticky tape) to the wheel roundel, then pull the roundel off the wheel.
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Amir87 Gruppe Titan 262 Rep 2,839 Posts Drives: 08 E92 SG/Coral Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (37) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [10.00]	Another method is to use a suction cup and pull it off with it. Thanks for the DIY! __________________
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kuvesh Lieutenant 26 Rep 513 Posts Drives: e92 335i juiced Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: singapore iTrader: (1)	i'm always afraid of chipping the rim so normally just take the tyre off and pop it from the back...
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vasisht New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2009 335ix Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Rochester, NY iTrader: (0)	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... Last edited by vasisht; 01-12-2013 at 09:19 AM.. Reason: rating
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