36 00... General information on light alloy disc wheels

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NOTE: It is sometimes difficult to distinguish light alloy disc wheels visually from steel disc wheels.

Identifying features:

Sticker on light alloy disc wheel. (1) = Indication "Aluminum"
Wall thickness of rim dish: approx. 8 mm.
Light alloy disc wheels are not magnetic.
Light alloy disc wheels can be identified from their BMW parts numbers.

Fig 1: Identifying Light Alloy Disc Wheel Sticker

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IMPORTANT:

Use only BMW-approved two-part balancing weights.
When fitting two-part balancing weights, always use specified tools.
Do not straighten light alloy disc wheels: always replace damaged light alloy disc wheels.
Notches in light alloy disc wheels can lead to cracking.
Do not lubricate wheel nuts.
When fitting tires, avoid damaging light alloy disc wheels, e.g. on sharp-edged retaining claws on fitting machine.