[tinfoiltuna]

I just installed 22” HRE FF10s to replace the 21” OE wheels I had on the car (that was the only compromise I made on this CPO purchase). Definitely prefer the look - though in retrospect should have gone glossy, not matte - but not sure I like the aftermarket center caps.

I know I can measure the centers and get blank caps where I can use a custom made BMW sticker… but don’t want it to look or wear sloppy. Anybody have experience replacing aftermarket center caps with a BMW logo? Is a raised metallic sticker the only route, and if so, what’s the quality like?

[Orient330iNYC]

Are the hre caps 68mm? Do the older BMW caps fit? The f series and earlier caps are bigger than the g series caps.
Part number for the 68mm caps is 36-13-6-783-536

[tinfoiltuna]

Originally Posted by Orient330iNYC

Are the hre caps 68mm? Do the older BMW caps fit? The f series and earlier caps are bigger than the g series caps.
Part number for the 68mm caps is 36-13-6-783-536

I'll have to go out and measure, but I'm pretty sure the HRE center caps are 63MM or 2.48". I don't see any OE caps in that size, only stickers.

[avi8tir]

Originally Posted by tinfoiltuna

I just installed HRE FF10s to replace the 21” OE wheels I had on the car (that was the only compromise I made on this CPO purchase). Definitely prefer the look - though in retrospect should have gone glossy, not matte - but not sure I like the aftermarket center caps.

I know I can measure the centers and get blank caps where I can use a custom made BMW sticker… but don’t want it to look or wear sloppy. Anybody have experience replacing aftermarket center caps with a BMW logo? Is a raised metallic sticker the only route, and if so, what’s the quality like?

Did you go 22 or 21? I am pretty sure the 21's are not rated for the X5 or X7's weight.

[MSpeedX7]

Originally Posted by tinfoiltuna

I just installed HRE FF10s to replace the 21” OE wheels I had on the car (that was the only compromise I made on this CPO purchase). Definitely prefer the look - though in retrospect should have gone glossy, not matte - but not sure I like the aftermarket center caps.

I know I can measure the centers and get blank caps where I can use a custom made BMW sticker… but don’t want it to look or wear sloppy. Anybody have experience replacing aftermarket center caps with a BMW logo? Is a raised metallic sticker the only route, and if so, what’s the quality like?

How bout some pictures!

[tinfoiltuna]

Originally Posted by avi8tir

Did you go 22 or 21? I am pretty sure the 21's are not rated for the X5 or X7's weight.

Doh, good call out. I got the 22” - that was the whole reason for the purchase - bigger wheels.

[tinfoiltuna]

Originally Posted by MSpeedX7

How bout some pictures!

Here ya go:

https://imgur.com/a/HUJHV1L

[MSpeedX7]

Originally Posted by tinfoiltuna

Here ya go:

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Looks awesome! Great choice

[tinfoiltuna]

Originally Posted by MSpeedX7

Looks awesome! Great choice

Thanks! I was iffy on the manhattan green when I saw it in pictures, but in person it really is something unique.

[tinfoiltuna]

Ended up ordering some BMW decals from 3D decals. We’ll see… not the end of the world keeping the HRE’s. Another picture with a bit better lighting:

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