do most BMW owners like those floating BMW wheel center caps?

dcstep · 03-31-2026, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by John in VA

https://shop.bmwusa.com/wheels-and-a...cessories.html

Interesting. I bought my 2022 M4 Comp X 'vert used, so maybe the prior owner added those, since they're not listed on the sticker.

Since I didn't pay for mine, I like them, but I wouldn't pay that much for them. Why would anyone care?

W2k · 04-01-2026, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jkoral

Don't forget for only $300, you can get the IND custom painted ones:

You know, somehow that makes me more inclined, when there's a custom element to it and not just mass-produced plastic. Where are you finding these custom painted ones for sale?

philth · 04-01-2026, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by W2k

You know, somehow that makes me more inclined, when there's a custom element to it and not just mass-produced plastic. Where are you finding these custom painted ones for sale?

I never thought that floating caps would offend some peoples delicate sensibilities to such extent. I like mine even more now!

John in VA · 04-01-2026, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by W2k

You know, somehow that makes me more inclined, when there's a custom element to it and not just mass-produced plastic. Where are you finding these custom painted ones for sale?

IND Distribution has all kinds of trick parts, and a good reputation for quality. Their paint-matched reflectors are a big seller.
https://ind-distribution.com/

Three Stents · 04-01-2026, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DavyNM

do most BMW owners like those floating BMW wheel center caps? (not the cheap imitation ones from eBay... but the "genuine" BMW floating caps sold at BMW dealer parts department)

thanks!

you can't decide on your own?

TimmyTurbos · 04-01-2026, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by philth

I never thought that floating caps would offend some peoples delicate sensibilities to such extent. I like mine even more now!

If that's for me, I'm not at all "offended" my friend. You do you. I'm just an original design kinda guy. That's it. I'm not hating, if you like em' that's all that matters.

When I was doing my thing back in the day we had Sprewells!
Now those were something, hahaha.

Suprgnat · 04-01-2026, 07:53 AM

They spinnin!

Silence* · 04-01-2026, 09:10 AM

I like them and have had a set since they were released, but I only use them on my summer wheels. I've gotten many compliments on them over the years, especially when stuck in stop and go traffic.

Brandoch · 04-01-2026, 02:14 PM

I love them. My ADHD loves that my wheels have their own fidget spinner.

The spinners of the early 2000s however, just no.

TimmyTurbos · 04-01-2026, 03:07 PM

Had a friend w a set of "Sprewells"..I just couldn't get there! They were too much for me... I'm more 100 spoke Dayton kinda guy..Until it takes 2 days to clean them!

Saker_ · 04-01-2026, 03:40 PM

The wife's M850i G16 came with them, so I'm good with that.
It is kinda nice to see the logos all oriented the same when stopped.

Phillies8008 · 04-01-2026, 03:45 PM

These are one of those things I kinda sorta think I'd like, but also have a pretty good likelihood of ending up not liking and wasting $100.

jaffles · 04-01-2026, 04:42 PM

Not for me

pz619 · 04-01-2026, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jkoral

Many years ago a friend of mine used to put a dab of silicone adhesive on the inside to prevent rotation. He was definitely OCD.

I do this too

T.R.S. · 04-01-2026, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TimmyTurbos

The M in the logo points to the valve stem

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Originally Posted by philth

the caps rotate after hard driving

So I had to go out in the garage and check mine. None of my Ms are pointing to the valve stems, and I haven't driven it very hard at all yet! Will this defect be covered under warranty

rcsummers · 04-01-2026, 08:16 PM

I'm a big fan, have them on all 3 of my cars. It's nice to see the logo sitting perfect all the time, but I never get to appreciate the view while driving.

T.R.S. · 04-01-2026, 08:44 PM

But if I ever put them on mine, then I'd just be even more bothered by the fact the the little ///M on the wheels were not all at the perfect 6 o'clock position on all four corners when stopped.

Oh, wait. I only have a M240i so aren't anything really more that a poser and don't deserve them anyways.

Phillies8008 · 04-02-2026, 07:51 AM

Because I'm an OCD weirdo I have to align the roundel with the ///M sticker on the wheel, like so:

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Beimenli · 04-02-2026, 07:54 AM

I don't care

StickShiftEV · 04-02-2026, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Phillies8008

Because I'm an OCD weirdo I have to align the roundel with the ///M sticker on the wheel, like so:

it's not about being OCD.

If the ///M logo is upside-down next to the roundel, it will make people think it's the Nintendo Wii logo.

TimmyTurbos · 04-02-2026, 11:00 AM

^ Now that's funny! Hahaha

pz619 · 04-02-2026, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by T.R.S.

So I had to go out in the garage and check mine. None of my Ms are pointing to the valve stems, and I haven't driven it very hard at all yet! Will this defect be covered under warranty

They'll probably just replace the car for you, under warranty.

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