New Rims Questions - pls help

[Ryan325i]

I am having new rims put on this week. Before I put them on I"m wondering what the best way to prep them is. Should I wax them first or is there something else intelligent to do. I am mainly concerned about brake dust which my car seems very good at producing. Second i ordered Eurolocks, wheel locks to keep them on the car. Has anyone used these? Thanks in advance!!

Ryan

[Russell328is]

I've heard you should either wax them or put petroleum jelly on them once in a while.

[aaron]

Piece of advice with wheel locks. DO NOT TORQUE THEM ON VERY TIGHT!!

You will slowly grind away the grooves in the key until it no longer works.

I actually ruined my key last week. I bought McGard wheel locks - and they are going to send me a replacement key free of charge (even though it was my fault). Pretty good.

Aaron
97 328is

[big A]

Most wheels are painted and have a clear coat. Even most polished wheels have a clear coat.

Wash them with a separate mitt and wax them when you wax the car. You will be pleased on how much easier they will be to clean.

[Ryan325i]

Thanks for the feedback - I was going to have the shop installing the rims put on the locks but I think i'll do it myself so they aren't too tight.