Wheel is rusting what can I do?

nyy13lal24dal9 · 07-01-2015, 04:54 PM

Two of my wheels are rusting. Same spot around the bmw logo only after I wash it. What can I do?

troymi · 07-01-2015, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by nyy13lal24dal9

Two of my wheels are rusting. Same spot around the bmw logo only after I wash it. What can I do?

Pop your center cap out and rinse inside to see if that helps. Almost looks like it's rust from your hub that is running out of the center cap. The hub will rust. FYI, make sure to use a white lithium or similar lube on your wheel hub when you install your wheels. Otherwise, you will get them "locked" together. Especially in cold climates.

RichardP · 07-03-2015, 04:51 AM

As above, it's not the wheel it's the hub.

These were mine after just a few months before I cleaned them up and coated them in copper grease.

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nyy13lal24dal9 · 07-22-2015, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by RichardP

As above, it's not the wheel it's the hub.

These were mine after just a few months before I cleaned them up and coated them in copper grease.

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So all I have to do is pop the center cap off? Not the whole wheel right?

RichardP · 07-22-2015, 01:39 PM

No, take the wheels off.

nyy13lal24dal9 · 07-22-2015, 04:46 PM

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No, take the wheels off.

Ok thank you. I am taking it down to BMW on Saturday to have them do it, Its getting worse and its happening to multiple wheels.

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RichardP Lieutenant 51 Rep 591 Posts Drives: E39 M5 & M6 Gran Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M6 Gran Coupe [10.00] 1980 E26 [10.00] 2003 BMW M5 [10.00]	As above, it's not the wheel it's the hub. These were mine after just a few months before I cleaned them up and coated them in copper grease.
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RichardP Lieutenant 51 Rep 591 Posts Drives: E39 M5 & M6 Gran Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M6 Gran Coupe [10.00] 1980 E26 [10.00] 2003 BMW M5 [10.00]	No, take the wheels off.
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