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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW 530i, 2002 BMW 530i, and 2001 BMW 530i. 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"

Fig 1: Identifying Warning Sticker On Light Alloy Disk Wheel
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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.

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.
When fitting tires, avoid damaging light alloy disk wheels, e.g. on sharp-edged retaining claws on fitting machine.