Batery and Wheel - 2000 323ci

[netgeek]

I need a used wheel (pictures attaced) for 200 323ci. The number on one of the insde spokes is BMW 1 096 552. Its a 16 inch non chrome wheel.

Secondly, my battery died after I Left the doors/trunk open for 15 minutes without the car being on. I was able to start it with a jump but can I tell from this that its time for a new battery. Are there any tests that would tell me if battery needs to be charged or replaced.

I live in NJ/NY area, please let me know where can I find a used wheel and if getting a battery (if needed) from pepboys/menikee etc is ok or should I go to the dealer.

Thanks in advance!
NetGeek

[BMWJNKY]

Originally Posted by netgeek

I need a used wheel (pictures attaced) for 200 323ci. The number on one of the insde spokes is BMW 1 096 552. Its a 16 inch non chrome wheel.

Secondly, my battery died after I Left the doors/trunk open for 15 minutes without the car being on. I was able to start it with a jump but can I tell from this that its time for a new battery. Are there any tests that would tell me if battery needs to be charged or replaced.

I live in NJ/NY area, please let me know where can I find a used wheel and if getting a battery (if needed) from pepboys/menikee etc is ok or should I go to the dealer.

Thanks in advance!
NetGeek

If it is a convertable I would get a dealer battery. The verts got a special battery that is more vibration resistant. If you were out in CA I could get you some stock wheels with tires really cheep, we have 4 with tires just sitting around here in the shop.

[netgeek]

Can you ship one wheel with (Continental ContitouringContact 205/55 R16 91H CH95 EcoPlus) tire to NJ? My car is not a convertible so it it ok go with any general autoshop?

[BMWJNKY]

The wheels we have are different from yours, they are the wide flat spoke wheels.

[isherdholi]

I personally have never seen wheels like yours before netgeek. Maybe because the wheels available in the UK are just different.

[exjarhead328]

AutoZone has the Duralast 49-DL. The clerk might tell you it won't fit. I have a 2000 328 sedan and it fits fine. I'm assuming the coupe is no different than the sedan. $60 US