36 00... General information, series light alloy disk wheel E 39

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW 525i, 2002 BMW 525i, and 2001 BMW 525i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: All E 39 vehicles are fitted as standard with light alloy disk wheels which it is difficult to distinguish visually from steel disk wheels.

Identifying features:

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

Fig 1: Identifying Features Of Light Alloy Disk Wheel E 39

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

CAUTION:

Use only special hub caps for E39. When using different hub caps, these can be damaged by the smaller diameter of the clamping surface, resulting in loss.
Use only BMW-approved two-part balancing weights.
When fitting two-part balancing weights, always use specified tools.
Do not straighten light alloy disk wheels: always replace damaged light alloy disk wheels.
Notches in light alloy disk wheels can lead to cracking. Do not lubricate wheel nuts.