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    loose center caps?

    When I lock my center caps they have some wobble and play. The BBS caps on my RX7 rims are very tight. is there a reason the BMW caps are so loose? Maybe a fix?
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    #2
    the clips are probably broken. I think you can buy some of the parts but they are expensive.
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      #3
      If i posted a picture of the cap would you be able to point out where? I habe access to a 3d printer....maybe its worth repairing?
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        #4
        There's basically a metal ring and some tabs. The metal ring could be missing but most likely the tabs are broken. They're all made the same way pretty much - I think you should be able to tell where they are broken.
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          #5
          center caps

          Are the cheap center caps on Ebay a problem or do we have to have OEM? I've lost a couple oem's but thankfully had repalcements.

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            #6
            make sure the black plastic ring on the back side of the centercap is flush against the outer painted basketweave ring. You can gently tap the black ring w/ a hammer to make sure its snug. This usually is why the cap is loose.
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