Turning a BMW OEM Wheel into 3-Piece Custom Wheel

By Daud Gonzalez - January 17, 2020

Ever love an OEM wheel design but the wheel itself never suited the fitment or specs you needed? Watch this video.

What is the number one modification for just about any car enthusiast? Wheels. Why? Because they are such a simple change but have such a drastic effect on the overall aesthetic of a vehicle. While the performance gains of running wider wheels in connection with wider tires cannot be understated, that isn’t what we are talking about today. Wheels are about style and personality and everybody likes to show off a little bit.

However, it seems that it is still no so easy to stand out even with a new set of wheels. Everyone seems to buy the kind and design, leaving a stale trend among the market. If you wanted something truly bespoke, you would easily be looking at an arm and a leg for payment. Not a surprise that wheel companies now are offering financing on their products because well, few can afford them. However, what if you had an old set of good looking OEM wheels that just needed some TLC to get looking right? What if this was the case, but you also had the tools, time, and experience to take that to the next level? We present to you Dominant Engineering on YouTube.

This madman put in the effort to convert the iconic BMW Style 37 or “M-Parallel” wheel into a 3-piece custom wheel. Yeah, when we first saw this video we were just as surprised. To be honest, we didn’t even know that this was possible to do. However, if there is a will, there is a way. Thus, if you like the design of an OEM wheel, it might be possible to customize it in ways previously unknown.

Why would you want a 3-piece wheel in the first place? Well, the fact is that fitment can be fine-tuned perfectly to any specification. The lip and barrel of the wheel are completely customizable in size. Thus, you can have any wheel width or offset you’d like allowing for a refined fitment for your car. Make an adjustment to your ride height or add flares? You can re-barrel the faces simply by taking them apart and building them up with new hardware. The pros are nearly endless, the only con is price. So, if you have access to professional-level tools, have an old set of wheels, and have some free time, you know what your next project is.