BMW Floating Center Caps..... Pics and info

MystroX5 · 03-21-2019, 11:00 AM

The oem BMW floating center caps are a easy and effective install to give the wheels a interesting yet subtle look. They use the same technology as the Rolls-Royce center caps by keeping the logo always in the up position regardless how fast or slow your wheels are traveling. This makes sense that BMW finally came out with this for their vehicles as they own Rolls Royce. The part shown below works with all 2019 X5 M-Sport size wheels. I am sure they work with others but only confirmed the M-Sport wheels.

To install these, I recommend you take a old pocket knife and wrap the blade with blue painters tape. Use the blade to carefully pop out the oem center caps. I also recommend waxing your new center caps before install.

As you can see there are plastic clips that hold both sets of caps in place.

The finished product looks exactly like the stock caps except they spin and protrude out 2mm more. This allows the cap to spin without touching the wheel. Now while you slowdown when passing vehicles, they can see the BMW roundel in the wheel upright and not spinning with the wheel. They will wonder what kind of witchcraft BMW uses to defy physics. If your like me, you will pass them so fast they will barely be able to see your license plate so only mall cruising will this mod be noticed.

. A good price from a oem BMW dealer is about $80USA for a set of 4.

BMWZ4 · 03-21-2019, 06:20 PM

I put a set on my x3 last fall. Picked them up from IND for around that price.

MystroX5 · 03-21-2019, 11:00 PM

I was glad they are very high quality BMW Roundels . I thought they might not feel or look as high quality as the original ones. Seem identical in every way except these spin.

CdnBMW · 03-22-2019, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MystroX5

I was glad they are very high quality BMW Roundels . I thought they might not feel or look as high quality as the original ones. Seem identical in every way except these spin.

I bought them few months ago for my 22" Summer 742M style rims but they retail for $120 in Canada. I was able to get them at discounted price but NOT as good as our friends in the USA.

MystroX5 · 03-22-2019, 11:01 AM

BMW could easily mark these up for another $75 and still would be worth the quality and unique design.

AndroidRobot · 03-22-2019, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MystroX5

BMW could easily mark these up for another $75 and still would be worth the quality and unique design.

I agree I like mine a lot, they add a little more style to the car even though 99% of people won't notice.

ZuerstBMW · 04-09-2019, 08:19 PM

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Ive always use this to remove my center caps.

X54TH · 04-12-2019, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ZuerstBMW

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...UTF8&psc=1

Ive always use this to remove my center caps.

I bought one of those dent removers and didn't work. It was very strong on a perfectly flat surface but not on the cap. I have a second one coming in to see if that's any different. I think the size I got was 2". Maybe a smaller size would have a better effect. I also tried the plastic tools but that wasn't strong enough to pry it out. I tested (on my son's M2 - lol) removing one with a super fine flathead screwdriver. It worked but I have to say I was a bit nervous.

ZuerstBMW · 04-12-2019, 06:29 PM

Just make sure the cup is slightly wet and it pulls right off.

ZuerstBMW · 04-12-2019, 08:35 PM

C5 FOR · 05-01-2019, 05:44 PM

wheels turn as you drive as should the centre caps....

old skool i am tho.

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MystroX5 Major General 6284 Rep 5,319 Posts Drives: 2020 X7 M50i/ 911 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Central Pa. iTrader: (0)	BMW could easily mark these up for another $75 and still would be worth the quality and unique design.
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