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Old 03-10-2010, 03:41 PM
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Can anyone explain what are the small holes in between the bolt holes found in every BMW oem wheels? Are they just design or serve a special purpose for wheel alignment etc.? Thanks.
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They are for wheel alignment.
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Originally Posted by mfrasca
They are for wheel alignment.
do they probe to the hub face?
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Originally Posted by mfrasca
They are for wheel alignment.
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http://www.hunter.com/pub/product/oe...757T/index.htm

Here's a pic of the wheel adaptor.
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