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, refer to BMW Parts Service.

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.