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Removing Hubcaps Without a Special Tool

Model: BMW Serie 5 E39 - Years 1995-2003
Part: Wheel rim

Depending on the type of car and wheels, some vehicles come from the factory with wheel rims that have visible lug nuts, while others are covered by a central hubcap. Obviously, if there is a hubcap, the original equipment of the vehicle includes a special tool to remove it in case of a flat tire, for example. If you have purchased a used car that is missing the original tool kit or have lost the tool, you can try to loosen the hubcap with a large pair of pliers, such as those used for oil filters. Just ensure a firm grip to rotate the fake lug nut a quarter turn and then remove the hubcap.

Updated on 10 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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