{"product_id":"mmx-bmw-mini-wheel-mounting-guide-pin","title":"MMX BMW \u0026 MINI Wheel Mounting Guide Pin In M12 x 1.5 \u0026 M14 x 1.25","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMMX Wheel Mounting Guide Pin\u003c\/strong\u003e solves the single most awkward moment of any wheel change on a bolt-located BMW or MINI: holding the weight of the wheel with one hand while trying to start a bolt with the other. The pin threads into a hub bolt hole, takes the weight, and aligns the wheel so the remaining bolts start cleanly by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Bolt-Located Wheels Need One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a studded hub, a BMW or MINI hub gives the wheel nothing to hang on. Every wheel change becomes a balancing act, and cross-threading a bolt or scoring the hub face is easy to do. Screwing the guide pin in first turns the job into a one-person operation and protects the bolt threads while the wheel is being positioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMachined To Last\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pin is machined from 7075-T6 aluminium, a considerably stronger alloy than the 6061 used for most cosmetic parts, and hard anodised for corrosion resistance. A knurled section allows it to be threaded in and out by hand, and the rounded, tapered nose slides through the wheel bore without marking the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachined from lightweight, durable 7075-T6 aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard anodised for corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnurled body for quick hand threading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded, tapered nose prevents damage to the wheel bore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in M12 x 1.5 and M14 x 1.25 thread variants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact enough to live permanently in a boot tool kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e MMR37-0002 (M12 x 1.5), MMR37-0001 (M14 x 1.25)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7075-T6 aluminium, hard anodised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold As:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW E Series models using M12 x 1.5 wheel bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW F, G and later models using M14 x 1.25 wheel bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMINI models – thread size should be checked against the existing wheel bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich thread size is needed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt must match the vehicle's wheel bolts. Most BMW E Series cars use M12 x 1.5, while F Series and later cars generally use M14 x 1.25. Checking an existing bolt is the reliable method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the wheel be driven with the pin fitted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The guide pin is a fitting aid only. It must be removed and replaced with a wheel bolt before the vehicle is driven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Small Tool That Earns Its Place\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the cost of a couple of wheel bolts, this pin makes every future wheel change quicker and removes the risk of cross-threading a hub. MMX machines it properly from 7075-T6 rather than treating it as a throwaway item. Stocked by R44 Performance alongside the MMX wheel fixing range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MMX","offers":[{"title":"M12 x 1.5","offer_id":57929969664382,"sku":"MMR37-0002","price":21.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"M14 x 1.25","offer_id":57929969697150,"sku":"MMR37-0001","price":21.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/7568\/8011\/files\/MMR37-0001.png?v=1787916838","url":"https:\/\/r44performance.com\/products\/mmx-bmw-mini-wheel-mounting-guide-pin","provider":"R44 Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}