How do I get the center caps off my E38 OEM wheels?

[irocz0r]

Hey guys, I have these wheels on my E30. They came with the car and I've never had to take them off before. How do I get the center caps off to access the lugnuts? They are in there good, and because the centercap is plastic I don't want to mess up the finish by trying to wedge something in there.

As far as I know, these are the OEM 16" Style 5 wheels from the 1995 - 2001 E38 7-series.

I think this is the correct tool but I am not 100%. Can anyone confirm?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E38-E39-...-/252668316330

[dmo84556]

Hey guys, I have these wheels on my E30. They came with the car and I've never had to take them off before. How do I get the center caps off to access the lugnuts? They are in there good, and because the centercap is plastic I don't want to mess up the finish by trying to wedge something in there.

As far as I know, these are the OEM 16" Style 5 wheels from the 1995 - 2001 E38 7-series.

I think this is the correct tool but I am not 100%. Can anyone confirm?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E38-E39-...-/252668316330

I believe they simply unscrew. Check for a tool in your trunk. IMG_7977.JPG


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[jp5Touring]

The one on eBay appears to be the correct one.

[Mless5]

Stick a flat blade screwdriver where the arrow is and pry it out - it's 8 o'clock on the posted picture.

[Jim@tirerack]

I am pretty sure they spin off. The tool should be in the trunk. It only turns like maybe a quarter turn and then they just pull off.