56mm Wheel centre caps popping out

kitster · 03-08-2022, 04:44 AM

Hey all,

I've lost another wheel centre cap. I find on the G3X that they are loose but on my F31 they snapped in with a tight fit. Anyone got any tips on what I can do to make the cap less prone to popping out.....super glue isn't an option

Thanks.

540iSUP · 03-08-2022, 05:05 AM

I've seen some plastic caps with metal rings. The rings would put tension on the plastic tabs so that they spread out more, making a tighter fit.

Joe-BMW33 · 03-08-2022, 06:13 AM

Find an O ring that is similar in circumference and stretch it on. You could also try a rubber band. Alternatively, the floating BMW center caps fit tight for some people, so much so they won't spin. Guessing since you are having "loose" issues, they may be perfect.

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kitster Lieutenant Colonel 541 Rep 1,894 Posts Drives: G31 M Sport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	56mm Wheel centre caps popping out Hey all, I've lost another wheel centre cap. I find on the G3X that they are loose but on my F31 they snapped in with a tight fit. Anyone got any tips on what I can do to make the cap less prone to popping out.....super glue isn't an option Thanks.
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540iSUP Captain 704 Rep 803 Posts Drives: G30, E36 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: California iTrader: (1)	I've seen some plastic caps with metal rings. The rings would put tension on the plastic tabs so that they spread out more, making a tighter fit.
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