MiM Alloys
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 2:44 pm
Can anyone get some pic's up of some MiM Alloys pls, as my searching has got me nowhere 
older one's if possible.
Respek
Pal
older one's if possible.Respek
Pal
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Re: MiM Alloys
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 2:49 pm
do a google for MIM 1900, should bring something up mate
Re: MiM Alloys
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 3:08 pm
Re: MiM Alloys
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 3:33 pm
Re: MiM Alloys
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 6:19 pm
I've just won a set off ebay.
Just been told that some were made by other firms. Mine are stamped Made in England on the back, so they might not be original. They have painted spokes, polished rims.
Cheers,
Mick
Just been told that some were made by other firms. Mine are stamped Made in England on the back, so they might not be original. They have painted spokes, polished rims.
Cheers,
Mick
Re: MiM Alloys
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 6:24 pm
Re: MiM Alloys
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 6:31 pm
Where did you get the centre caps ?essbee wrote:
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 6:36 pm
As above, Im looking for a set of centers with ages now.
Re: MiM Alloys
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 6:42 pm
I went to a local tyre place. They had loads of new and used centre caps of all different sizes and shapes. They charged me £1.00 each, IIRC.ed325i wrote:Where did you get the centre caps ?
I struck lucky, because 58mm is an odd size, they told me.
They aren't MiM caps and they don't quite fit properly. They had a stuck-on logo. I took the logos off and sprayed the caps the same colour as the wheels.
I haven't got any yet, but there are genuine BMW roundels that should fit.
Re: MiM Alloys
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 7:29 pm
How do they fit ? Do you know what they where off ?essbee wrote:I went to a local tyre place. They had loads of new and used centre caps of all different sizes and shapes. They charged me £1.00 each, IIRC.ed325i wrote:Where did you get the centre caps ?
I struck lucky, because 58mm is an odd size, they told me.
They aren't MiM caps and they don't quite fit properly. They had a stuck-on logo. I took the logos off and sprayed the caps the same colour as the wheels.
I haven't got any yet, but there are genuine BMW roundels that should fit.
Re: MiM Alloys
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 7:33 pm
Sorry Ed, I can't remember now. It was a brand of wheel I don't recall having heard of. I'm trying to think what the logo was.....ed325i wrote:How do they fit ? Do you know what they where off ?
They are push-fit. IIRC, they have 4 spring lugs on each cap.
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 7:54 pm
Any idea if E32/34/36 parts fit?e30symphony wrote:As above, Im looking for a set of centers with ages now.
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 8:09 pm
Don't think so Mick. AFAIK, the 5-stud BMWs use 65mm caps.baur320 wrote:Any idea if E32/34/36 parts fit?
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Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 8:13 pm
So I can't pinch Barbara's??? 
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Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 1:57 am
Thanks for all the replies guys...but the alloys i'm looking for are a 5 spoke MiM wheel...as opposed to the multi spoke ones that have been posted...
Thanks Again
Pal
Thanks Again
Pal
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Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 7:46 pm
Been to essbee's local tyre place with my one and only centre cap.
After much rooting around in the back, they found that Alessio centre caps are the exact diameter, although the clips are different. Bought the last four for £2 each, took them home and they fit fine - although they rattle slightly. This weekend I'll spend a bit of time trying to get them tighter, painted, badges fitted and let you know how they've worked out.
Cheers,
Mick
After much rooting around in the back, they found that Alessio centre caps are the exact diameter, although the clips are different. Bought the last four for £2 each, took them home and they fit fine - although they rattle slightly. This weekend I'll spend a bit of time trying to get them tighter, painted, badges fitted and let you know how they've worked out.
Cheers,
Mick
Re: MiM Alloys
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 7:52 pm
Thats the same as minebaur320 wrote:I've just won a set off ebay.
Just been told that some were made by other firms. Mine are stamped Made in England on the back, so they might not be original. They have painted spokes, polished rims.
Cheers,
Mick
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 7:55 pm
Glad you've got sorted Mick.
The BMW 58mm badges are 36 13 1 181 081 if you want to have a go at them. May be worth having a word with Steve(?) at Mill - perhaps he could get you one on appro to check for size.
I'm still undecided, I quite like the look of mine as they are.
Cheers
Stuart.
The BMW 58mm badges are 36 13 1 181 081 if you want to have a go at them. May be worth having a word with Steve(?) at Mill - perhaps he could get you one on appro to check for size.
I'm still undecided, I quite like the look of mine as they are.
Cheers
Stuart.
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Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 7:58 pm
are they badges or centre caps esbee?
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 9:05 pm
They're badges Liam.
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 5:57 pm
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 6:14 pm
Definately the right diameter. Don't know about the length of the legs though. They may have the same problem as Mick (Baur320)'s got with his.liam012 wrote: possible?
I doubt you'll find anything that will be a perfect fit though. Compromise is better than no centre caps at all. Just need a bit of ingenuity to keep them tight in the rim.
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Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 11:50 am
Right, I've rubbed down the Alessio centre caps to get the chrome effect off, sprayed them silver and got some badges. They look fine.
To stop the rattling, I've fitted the centre caps to the wheels. From the rear of the wheels and through the centre hole, I've forced a 2 inch piece of insulated wire between the claws of the centre cap and the wheel. The insulation compressed and holds the centre caps tight. It sounds a bit of a bodge job, but so far they're solid.
If I can suss out how to post pics (imageshack loads too slow), I'll get some up this weekend.
Cheers,
Mick
To stop the rattling, I've fitted the centre caps to the wheels. From the rear of the wheels and through the centre hole, I've forced a 2 inch piece of insulated wire between the claws of the centre cap and the wheel. The insulation compressed and holds the centre caps tight. It sounds a bit of a bodge job, but so far they're solid.
If I can suss out how to post pics (imageshack loads too slow), I'll get some up this weekend.
Cheers,
Mick
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Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 1:13 pm
Mick, if you can e-mail them to me, I'll host them for you.baur320 wrote:If I can suss out how to post pics (imageshack loads too slow), I'll get some up this weekend.