Black center caps can give your BMW a more unique appearance and compliment the look of a dark set of rims. BMW genuine center caps also tend to deteriorate after the rubber gasket breaks and black wheel caps are an excellent replacement.
Center Wheel Hub Caps are also essential to keep dirt and debris away from the wheel bearing assembly and spindle nut. Too much dust getting into the wheel center can lead to premature bearing failure or seized components. Here’s a rundown of a few options for center caps that are compatible with your BMW:
Black Center Wheel Hub Caps for BMW (68mm)
Pros
- It gives a classy finish to your alloy rims
- Great functionality
- Easy to install and cost-effective
- Protects the hub from dirt
Cons
- May come off easily without proper adhesive
The Peake Moear Center Cap (Black) is an excellent choice for you to get for your wheels. Not only is it easy to install, but it is also cost-effective. It gives your car a beautiful and classy finish and upgrades your car’s appearance, making it look new and fresh once again. Its distinctive style will make your vehicle stand out among the others. Apart from the appearance, It is also quite functional as it protects the hub from dirt. It is made of ABS and aluminum.
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Black and White BMW Center Hub Caps (68mm)
Pros
- Beautiful and classy touch for the alloy rims
- Protects the center portion of the wheel from dirt
- Excellent functionality
- Cost-effective and easy installation
Cons
- Peels off easily without proper adhesive
The Peake Moear Center Cap (Black and White) is yet another excellent option for your wheels varying just in the preference of color. It is quite functional and easy to install with great value for money. It gives your vehicle an excellent and tasteful touch. It redesigns the presence of your car, making it look new once again. It is made of ABS and aluminum. Its particular style will make your vehicle stand apart from the others. Aside from the appearance, it is likewise handy as it shields the center portion from dirt.
BMW Wheel Hub Caps (Black and White Carbon Fiber)
Pros
- It gives a classy finish to your alloy rims
- Great functionality
- Easy to install and cost-effective
- Protects the hub from dirt
- Made of top quality carbon fiber
- The caps are covered with a plastic film that protects them from scratches
Cons
- It comes off easily without proper adhesive
The Peake Moear Center Cap (Black and White Carbon Fibre) is one more astounding alternative center cap for your wheels. It is made of ABS plastic and a transparent metallic logo. It gives your vehicle a brilliant finish and further upgrades the appearance of the wheels with classy looks. With a cost-effective value, it is of top-notch quality carbon fiber and is easy to install. Its specific style will make your vehicle stand separated from the others. Besides the appearance, it is similarly exceptionally helpful as it shields the hub from dirt.
68mm Center Wheel Hub Caps for BMW (Black and Red)
Pros
- It is made of top quality carbon fiber
- Prevents dirt from going inside the hub
- The caps are covered with a protective plastic film preventing any scratches
- It is quite cost-effective and easy to install
- It gives the alloy rims a classy finish
- Excellent functionality
Cons
- It may come off easily without proper adhesive
The Xunyuan Center Cap (Black and Red) is a great alternative center cap for your wheels. It is made of ABS plastic and a transparent metallic logo. It gives your vehicle an excellent finish and upgrades the appearance of the wheels beautifully. It is of top-notch quality carbon fiber in addition to being cost-effective and is easy to install. The style will make your car stand apart from the others. With the appearance aside, it also helps prevent dirt from going in the hub.
Center Caps Compatibility
The BMW Center Caps are compatible with the following BMW wheels:
- 1-Series E81 E82 / E82 eDrive / E87 / E88 / F20 / F21
- 3-Series E36 / E46 / E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 / F30 / F31 / F34 GT / F35 / F80 M3
- 2-Series F22
- 4-Series F32 / F33 / F36 / F82 M4 / F83 M4
- 5-Series E34 / E39 / E60 / E61 / F07 GT / F10 / F11 / F18
- 6-Series E63 / E64 / F06 GC / F12 / F13
- 7-Series E32 / E38 / E65 / E66 / E67 / F01 / F02 / F03 / F04 Hyb
- 8-Series E31
- X1 E84
- X3 E83 / F25
- X4 F26
- X5 E53 / X5 E70 / F15
- X6 E71 / E72 Hyb / F16
- Z3 E36
- Z4 E85 / E86 / E89
- Z8 E52
BMW Center Cap Installation
Installing a center cap on your car wheel is quite easy, with minimal effort to put in. But keep in mind to remove safely first the original center cap or any previously installed center cap. It is simple to remove the old cap, but it might require you to remove the wheel first in some cases.
After you remove the wheel, place the retention ring inside the center cap. It will fit easily with no need for clips to hold it in place. Then place the center cap in the middle of the wheel from over the hole and push the cap into place. Repeat the same process in all four wheels.
FAQ
How do I know if I’m ordering the right center cap?
No. Center caps are not universal. One wheel can have over 30 or more different center caps. The best way to go about it is to determine which size your wheel is compatible with and then purchase it after.
Can I use center caps in the hood or trunk?
Absolutely not. Center caps are designed to be used in a car’s wheels at the center portion or hub. So using it in the hood or trunk is out of context.
Are the black center caps compatible with aftermarket wheels?
No, they are compatible usually only with BMW wheels, not aftermarket. To check compatibility, check if the diameter of the center cap is 68cm.
Are center caps necessary for wheels?
No, center caps are usually more or less decoration for your wheels to give them a better-looking appearance. Also, they help prevent dirt from going inside the hub. But it is not a must that one must have center caps installed.
Can center caps fall off?
Center caps are usually at the risk of coming off if the manufacturer is terrible or due to the adhesiveness.
Are all center caps the same size?
The diameter of the center caps depends on the wheel of the car. In most cases, they vary in dimensions from a diameter of 50-70mm.