Valve caps for BMW: black aluminium with BMW logo, set of 4

RD Customz valve caps for BMW are a set of 4 black aluminium caps with the BMW logo. They fit standard Schrader tyre valves and screw on by hand. Below: what is in the set, how black looks on your wheels, which valves they fit, and how to fit and look after them.

1. What is in the set

• Set of 4. Four caps, one for each wheel.
• Aluminium. The caps are made of aluminium, which matters on valves with tyre pressure sensors (see section 5).
• Black with the BMW logo. Black caps, each with the BMW logo.
• Blister packaging. The four caps come together in blister packaging.

They replace the standard caps on your tyre valves and help keep dirt and moisture out of the valve. View the set: black aluminium valve caps for BMW.

2. Black on your wheels

The caps come in one colour: black. How they look depends on the colour of your wheels. A simple rule of thumb:

• On black or dark wheels the caps blend in and give a subdued look.
• On silver, grey or polished alloy wheels the black caps stand out as a deliberate contrast.

Neither is wrong; it depends on whether you want the caps to blend in or stand out.

3. Will they fit my BMW?

Whether valve caps fit depends on the valve, not on the car model. These caps fit standard Schrader car tyre valves, the valve type used on almost every car tyre. Its outer end, where the cap screws on, has one standard thread, and on cars you will find it in two versions:

• Rubber snap-in valve. A rubber body pushed into the rim, with a metal tip that carries the thread.
• Metal clamp-in valve. A metal stem held in the rim by a nut and sealed with a rubber grommet.

Both use the same cap thread, so the caps fit either type. They do not fit the narrow Presta valves found on many racing bikes. If in doubt about your valves, you can always send us a photo.

4. Fitting them by hand

1. Unscrew the old cap anticlockwise. Keep it if you want to swap back in winter.
2. Wipe the valve thread clean with a dry cloth. If you see cracks in a rubber valve, have a tyre shop look at it.
3. Screw the new cap on clockwise by hand until it sits snugly. No tools are needed, and tighter is not better.
4. Repeat on the other wheels; one set of 4 covers all four.

5. Care tips, also with tyre pressure sensors

If your BMW has direct tyre pressure monitoring, a sensor inside the wheel is attached to the valve. The cap thread is the same, so the caps fit. Sensor valves are often made of aluminium, so keep these tips in mind:

• Matching metal. Tyre trade sources warn that a steel or chrome cap on an aluminium valve stem causes galvanic corrosion and can seize onto it. Plastic and aluminium caps are named as the right choice; these caps are aluminium.
• Road salt. Even aluminium caps can stick where a lot of road salt is used, and some manufacturers recommend plastic caps on sensor valves. On salted roads, unscrew the caps at every pressure check, or use plastic caps in winter.
• Check the pressure. Michelin advises checking the tyre pressure once a month and before long journeys, ideally with cold tyres. The recommended pressure is in the handbook or on a label on the door frame or fuel filler flap.
• No force. If a cap will not come off, do not use pliers. A sensor valve stem can snap, and then a tyre shop has to replace it.

If your owner's manual or tyre shop specifies a particular cap for your sensor valves, follow that advice.

6. Frequently asked questions

• Do they fit every BMW model? Whether they fit depends on the valve, not on the model. The caps fit standard Schrader car tyre valves, the valve type used on almost every car tyre; see section 3.
• Do I need tools to fit them? No. The caps screw on by hand. Turn them until they sit snugly; tighter is not better.
• Do they work with tyre pressure sensors? Yes, the cap thread on sensor valves is the same. See the care tips above, especially for winter.
• Does the valve cap keep the air in? Not on its own: the valve core inside the valve holds the air. The cap keeps dirt, dust and moisture away from it, so a missing cap is always worth replacing.

7. Ordering

Order the black aluminium valve caps for BMW: one set of 4 for all four wheels. Enter your car model and year in the order field when ordering; we check it before we send your order. Looking for more for your BMW? See the carbon-look keychain for BMW and the LED door-entry lights for BMW.

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Further reading

All valve caps · Accessories for BMW · LED door-entry lights for BMW · Valve caps with logo for Mercedes-Benz and BMW · Gift for a BMW driver · Frequently asked questions

Sources: Tire Rack (tire valves); Underhood Service, “TPMS Sensor Corrosion: 5 Tips To Help Avoid A Snapped Stem”; Michelin Tyre Academy (key safety checks); Wikipedia, “Schrader valve”.