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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 08:35 AM
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BMW Wheels

Ive been wondering about these wheels for some time now. Ive seen them on a Mini in an add, and on a BMW in traffic. Any idea what they are? Do BMW wheels fit the Mini? I apologize for the terrible picture quality (it was out of a mag):
 
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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 08:39 AM
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mini used a 4 lug rim with ( depending on model ) a 4x100 bolt pattern with 22mm offset. Ive never seen a 4 lug BMW. chances are the company that makes the rim offers them for a wide variety of vehicles or its a "multi hole" rim that fits many vehicles. As far as the company i have no idea. If you want the best looking rims and dont worry too much about cost look at Forgelines
 
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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 08:50 AM
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BMW only used 4 lug rims on the older vehicle such as the E30s (1985-1991 325s). Anything newer is 5 lug.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 09:00 AM
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Thanks for the replies, the picture with the Mini has BMW centercaps, which, i guess you can put anything there if you want though.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 09:55 AM
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Uhh, I think I've seen those on here before. I'm sure some members can chime in.

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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 10:01 AM
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There you go. That's the same right? Palo Uber sells them, but I didn't see them on their site anymore.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 10:23 AM
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Imposters?

It is pretty easy to just put OEM BMW or MINI center caps onto almost any aftermarket wheel. I wonder if you're seen an imposter BMW wheel...

In fact, when I purchased my Team Dynamics wheels, I made them look OEM with some real MINI center caps. I know it is being a poser, but I simply do not care.




To see how I did it, go here:
 
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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 10:48 AM
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I think those wheels were made by Axis or something like that I'm not sure, I know Palo Uber had that style for sale
 

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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 11:53 AM
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There you go. That's the same right? Palo Uber sells them, but I didn't see them on their site anymore.

Yup, those are them. They seem like a pretty simple style, anyone see any other company selling them since Palo Uber doesnt?
 
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 12:00 AM
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Alpha is right. It looks very familiar in the Axis TC Evo. Even looks like you can see where the Axis would be on the Palo Uber wheel. However, I don't think that this wheel is made anymore, but could probably be found.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 12:04 AM
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There you go. You can even change the color of the bolt on ring. Only found 18" and 19" though. Try looking here or google.
http://www.optionimports.com/axistcevo.html
 
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 08:19 AM
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Jon, any of the E30 M3 rims should fit without any issues.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 07:28 PM
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Sweet deal.
 
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