I just got my winter wheels

anthony_h · 10-19-2005, 03:14 PM

no you don't need to pee it off. just cleaned the caps with a cleaner the dealership had then put the decals on. very easy.

note: with these wheels, the decals covers the "chrome" rim of the cap (it's part of the ASA cap). so it will hide the entire cap.

StewtheBassman · 10-21-2005, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MCS

Better yet, please paint your car the various combinations - Back, Monaco Blue, Red, etc so that we can see it all on one car configurator.

I just noticed this !!!! ROTFL

By the way Anthony, I just ordered the same set of tires (not Runflats) from Tiretrends (just the tires) for $750 delivered, NO PST!!! That pleases me to no end. I'll have them mounted on my stock wheels at delivery and then buy new wheels and tires in the spring (NOT RFTs!!)

Pyrat 2 · 10-21-2005, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by petesamprs

Since tirerack doesn't have the bmw cap for my wheels, does that mean they don't make them in that size? I figure if tirerack doesn't have them, ebay might. what do you think?

if I can't find caps that fit, i'll go with the stickers

I ordered, received and installed these same wheels. Tirerack gave me the BMW center caps for free - no stickers required.

anthony_h · 10-22-2005, 10:37 AM

how can tirerack give you center caps for those wheels when they told me that they don't fit. I called twice and spoke to two different people. It's service like this that pisses me off.

good thing the stickers look fine....

Pyrat 2 · 10-22-2005, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by anthony_h

how can tirerack give you center caps for those wheels when they told me that they don't fit. I called twice and spoke to two different people. It's service like this that pisses me off.

good thing the stickers look fine....

I've attached a couple pics. Note that the tirerack part number for the center caps is 36131180419. Note that it is listed on the invoice as an E36 center cap.

StewtheBassman · 10-22-2005, 02:41 PM

Hey Anthony, those look great!

martho05 · 10-24-2005, 11:13 AM

I just purchased this same set from Neil (1.888.353.5082 ext.624). It was $1,197.50 including shipping. Shipping was $53.50. The good news is there is no additional hardware to purchase. The wheels will mount up nicely to existing e90 hubs. I did have to contact dealer to get BMW center stickers. They said bring it by, so they can match up the size of the sticker. Snow here I come!!!

astral · 10-24-2005, 11:59 AM

nice pics u got there? can't wait my tires and wheels come!!!

Jeffelite · 10-24-2005, 03:34 PM

Those look great.

Did you guys goto the dealer to swap out your tires? Do it yourself? Local tire place?

anthony_h · 10-24-2005, 04:26 PM

mdemange, nice wheels and nice car !!!!

I got my tires swapped at the dealer.

saury316 · 10-24-2005, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by anthony_h

mdemange, nice wheels and nice car !!!!

I got my tires swapped at the dealer.

How much did they charge you?

rs1985 · 10-24-2005, 09:59 PM

nice

Jeffelite · 10-25-2005, 08:16 AM

My dealer says 46 bucks to swap the tires out.

anthony_h · 10-25-2005, 08:56 AM

mine charged me $60 CND. so same thing.

ivanwibi · 11-14-2005, 06:04 AM

I have had merc in the past, I have a third party rip-off wheels, the centre caps they supplied is better than the one you get from Mercedes, I am sure the BMW centre cap will be of the same or better quality than the original! Avoid the stickers its bad news, asa must have supplied those, the tyre store will have the oem+ centre caps

afocoryw20 · 11-14-2005, 06:33 AM

Looks nice!

ssam · 11-17-2005, 09:44 AM

very nice

so it s almost $2000 cdn for this combo.

Less expensive than what my dealer asked me for almost the same combo...2900cdn

shuzdeziner · 11-20-2005, 06:17 AM

I'm also going to go with this. Looked into Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires (only) but thought this way I get winters + rims for a little more and I can change them up myself.

So, since I'm picking up my car next week. 325XI, how do I get my hands on the proper fitting jack?

thanks all for the help!!

been waiting for this car since last year! Its killing me. should have had it on sep production but the dealer screwed me on the extra $300 for sport pck upgrade.

Big Foot · 11-20-2005, 08:27 AM

I am in Florida for 2 weeks with my wife's SUV, so I ordered the same from Tirerack and will take them home this weekend.
Hopfully no Duty or GST as we are allowed $750.00 each and this is all we will have.
Tirerack charged me $6.00 ea for the BMW Center pieces.
Hope I can get the car to the dealership with the snow that I hear is on the ground.

shuzdeziner · 11-21-2005, 12:56 PM

I JUST E-MAILED TIRERACK.COM AND ASKED FOR THE BMW CENTER CAPS- I GAVE THEM THE INFO AND PART NUMBER AND THIS IS THE E-MAIL I GOT BACK. NO CHARGE FOR IT EITHER.
IF YOU DON'T ASK.... YOU'LL NEVER KNOW!
GOOD LUCK.

tire rack customer service rep wrote:
I will send you a set of BMW caps. They will be shipped separately from your tire/wheel order.

We appreciate your business. Have a nice day.

Alice, Customer Service
The Tire Rack
800 428 8355 x 249
574 287 2345 outside US
574 236 7707 Fax
alice@tirerack.com[SIZE=7]

nyfinest · 12-10-2005, 10:04 PM

It appears that in many ways i have errored by selecting the Sports Package and the Performance tires that go with it. Exceptionally bad in snow/ice. I didnt read the fine print in the brochure that states performance tires not recommended for snow/ice. Being a novice i chose the SP inthat i found the look of the 325i somewhat under-stated without larger 17" wheels. The 16's just didnt do it for me...

So, any advise for a novice?? I rather not get snow tires and prefer All-Season's in place of them. Also can i get All Seasons to replace my Performance 17" without having to get new rims????

Any help would be appreciated.

This site is outstanding and had provided a wealth of info. I too as many believe that first 06 buyers have been somewhat screwed/punished for purchasing early as a result of obvious software bugs. BMW should have not sent the car to market if there were software/engineering issues unresloved. But,that wouldnt be profitable now would it...LIVE AND LEARN!!!! I do enjoy the car though. Car was born on April 1 2005.
Sorry for the "wordiness". Brevity has never been my strong-point!!!!!!!!!!!!

shuzdeziner · 12-11-2005, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nyfinest

It appears that in many ways i have errored by selecting the Sports Package and the Performance tires that go with it. Exceptionally bad in snow/ice. I didnt read the fine print in the brochure that states performance tires not recommended for snow/ice. Being a novice i chose the SP inthat i found the look of the 325i somewhat under-stated without larger 17" wheels. The 16's just didnt do it for me...

So, any advise for a novice?? I rather not get snow tires and prefer All-Season's in place of them. Also can i get All Seasons to replace my Performance 17" without having to get new rims????

Any help would be appreciated.

This site is outstanding and had provided a wealth of info. I too as many believe that first 06 buyers have been somewhat screwed/punished for purchasing early as a result of obvious software bugs. BMW should have not sent the car to market if there were software/engineering issues unresloved. But,that wouldnt be profitable now would it...LIVE AND LEARN!!!! I do enjoy the car though. Car was born on April 1 2005.
Sorry for the "wordiness". Brevity has never been my strong-point!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just get the all season tires and have a shop switch them for you. Just get the tires and use your existing rims. Remember to buy the 225 fronts and 255 backs. save your stock tires for later. tirerack.com has really good deals. i was extermely happy with the serivice and speed of delivery.
good luck

10-19-2005, 03:14 PM	#45
anthony_h Second Lieutenant 40 Rep 215 Posts Drives: E90 325i 6spd Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Toronto On iTrader: (1)	no you don't need to pee it off. just cleaned the caps with a cleaner the dealership had then put the decals on. very easy. note: with these wheels, the decals covers the "chrome" rim of the cap (it's part of the ASA cap). so it will hide the entire cap.
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10-22-2005, 10:37 AM	#48
anthony_h Second Lieutenant 40 Rep 215 Posts Drives: E90 325i 6spd Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Toronto On iTrader: (1)	how can tirerack give you center caps for those wheels when they told me that they don't fit. I called twice and spoke to two different people. It's service like this that pisses me off. good thing the stickers look fine....
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10-22-2005, 02:41 PM	#50
StewtheBassman Major General 199 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: 2011 X5d 421,000kms Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hudson, Quebec iTrader: (1)	Hey Anthony, those look great! __________________
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10-24-2005, 11:13 AM	#51
martho05 Private First Class 18 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 2010 335i xDrive Coupe Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Fenton, MI iTrader: (0)	I just purchased this same set from Neil (1.888.353.5082 ext.624). It was $1,197.50 including shipping. Shipping was $53.50. The good news is there is no additional hardware to purchase. The wheels will mount up nicely to existing e90 hubs. I did have to contact dealer to get BMW center stickers. They said bring it by, so they can match up the size of the sticker. Snow here I come!!!
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10-24-2005, 11:59 AM	#52
astral Enlisted Member 2 Rep 35 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	nice pics u got there? can't wait my tires and wheels come!!! __________________ 2006 330i Sedan sparkling graphite metallic sport Premium Active Steering black Dakota Leather.
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10-24-2005, 03:34 PM	#53
Jeffelite Private 7 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 335xi Coupe Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sylvania, Ohio iTrader: (0)	Those look great. Did you guys goto the dealer to swap out your tires? Do it yourself? Local tire place? __________________ 330i Tit Silver, PP, SP, Cold Weather
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10-24-2005, 04:26 PM	#54
anthony_h Second Lieutenant 40 Rep 215 Posts Drives: E90 325i 6spd Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Toronto On iTrader: (1)	mdemange, nice wheels and nice car !!!! I got my tires swapped at the dealer.
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10-24-2005, 09:59 PM	#56
rs1985 First Lieutenant 55 Rep 303 Posts Drives: BMW325i MB ML500 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Vancouver Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	nice __________________ Canada's Game!! Vancouver's Canucks!!
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10-25-2005, 08:16 AM	#57
Jeffelite Private 7 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 335xi Coupe Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sylvania, Ohio iTrader: (0)	My dealer says 46 bucks to swap the tires out. __________________ 330i Tit Silver, PP, SP, Cold Weather
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10-25-2005, 08:56 AM	#58
anthony_h Second Lieutenant 40 Rep 215 Posts Drives: E90 325i 6spd Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Toronto On iTrader: (1)	mine charged me $60 CND. so same thing.
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11-14-2005, 06:04 AM	#59
ivanwibi Private 8 Rep 56 Posts Drives: BMW 320ie90 Silver Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 - 320i [0.00]	I have had merc in the past, I have a third party rip-off wheels, the centre caps they supplied is better than the one you get from Mercedes, I am sure the BMW centre cap will be of the same or better quality than the original! Avoid the stickers its bad news, asa must have supplied those, the tyre store will have the oem+ centre caps __________________ Nov 05 E90, 320i, Silver, Sunroof, 162, Sport Suspension, Sport Steering Wheel, Black int, burr. walnut inserts. Nov 04 Landrover Freelander TD4, Silver, 17" Freedom Wheels, one tough little hippo.
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11-14-2005, 06:33 AM	#60
afocoryw20 Lieutenant 12 Rep 456 Posts Drives: X3 + 325xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Jerz iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325XI [0.00] 2005 X3 [0.00] 1990 Mercedes Benz ... [0.00]	Looks nice!
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11-17-2005, 09:44 AM	#61
ssam Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 269 Posts Drives: carefully Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (0)	very nice so it s almost $2000 cdn for this combo. Less expensive than what my dealer asked me for almost the same combo...2900cdn
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11-20-2005, 06:17 AM	#62
shuzdeziner Enlisted Member 3 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	I'm also going to go with this. Looked into Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires (only) but thought this way I get winters + rims for a little more and I can change them up myself. So, since I'm picking up my car next week. 325XI, how do I get my hands on the proper fitting jack? thanks all for the help!! been waiting for this car since last year! Its killing me. should have had it on sep production but the dealer screwed me on the extra $300 for sport pck upgrade.
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11-20-2005, 08:27 AM	#63
Big Foot Private 10 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Sedan Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Barrie, Canada iTrader: (0)	I am in Florida for 2 weeks with my wife's SUV, so I ordered the same from Tirerack and will take them home this weekend. Hopfully no Duty or GST as we are allowed $750.00 each and this is all we will have. Tirerack charged me $6.00 ea for the BMW Center pieces. Hope I can get the car to the dealership with the snow that I hear is on the ground. __________________ 2006 330i, Alpine White, Black Dakota Leather/Aluminium Trim, Manual, SP, PP, Nav, PDC
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11-21-2005, 12:56 PM	#64
shuzdeziner Enlisted Member 3 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	I JUST E-MAILED TIRERACK.COM AND ASKED FOR THE BMW CENTER CAPS- I GAVE THEM THE INFO AND PART NUMBER AND THIS IS THE E-MAIL I GOT BACK. NO CHARGE FOR IT EITHER. IF YOU DON'T ASK.... YOU'LL NEVER KNOW! GOOD LUCK. tire rack customer service rep wrote: I will send you a set of BMW caps. They will be shipped separately from your tire/wheel order. We appreciate your business. Have a nice day. Alice, Customer Service The Tire Rack 800 428 8355 x 249 574 287 2345 outside US 574 236 7707 Fax alice@tirerack.com[SIZE=7]
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12-10-2005, 10:04 PM	#65
nyfinest My other car is below !!!! 9 Rep 356 Posts Drives: 08 328xi Cpe S Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328xi Coupe [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	It appears that in many ways i have errored by selecting the Sports Package and the Performance tires that go with it. Exceptionally bad in snow/ice. I didnt read the fine print in the brochure that states performance tires not recommended for snow/ice. Being a novice i chose the SP inthat i found the look of the 325i somewhat under-stated without larger 17" wheels. The 16's just didnt do it for me... So, any advise for a novice?? I rather not get snow tires and prefer All-Season's in place of them. Also can i get All Seasons to replace my Performance 17" without having to get new rims???? Any help would be appreciated. This site is outstanding and had provided a wealth of info. I too as many believe that first 06 buyers have been somewhat screwed/punished for purchasing early as a result of obvious software bugs. BMW should have not sent the car to market if there were software/engineering issues unresloved. But,that wouldnt be profitable now would it...LIVE AND LEARN!!!! I do enjoy the car though. Car was born on April 1 2005. Sorry for the "wordiness". Brevity has never been my strong-point!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 08 328xi Cpe Sport Package-Step-Monaco Blue-Saddle Leather-Dark Burl Wood-Took Delivery 11/27 Last edited by nyfinest; 12-10-2005 at 10:08 PM.. Reason: Add more info
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