TarosTrade 246-0589-N-85140 Tow Hook in Alloy Steel, Powder-Coated
Product description
The powder-coated alloy-steel construction gives the TarosTrade 246-0589-N-85140 Tow Hook a defined finish for use as a replacement part. Its listed fitment covers a range of BMW, MINI and Smart models, so the key buying question is whether your exact vehicle and body style are included.
This is a vehicle-specific purchase rather than a universal hook. The product details list a bronze colour and triangular shape, but provide no dimensions, so fitment information matters more than appearance when deciding whether it is suitable.
Size & fit
No physical measurements are supplied. Instead, the listing names vehicle models and production periods: BMW 3 Series E36 saloon, coupé and convertible (1990–1998), E36 Compact (1994–1998), BMW 3 Series E46 saloon (1998.6–2001.9 and 2001.10–2005.6), E46 coupé/convertible (1999.5–2003.3), E46 Compact (2000.3–2004.12) and E46 coupé (2003.3–2006.9). It also lists BMW 5 Series E39 (1996.1–2004.6), BMW 7 Series E38 (4.1994–12.01), BMW Z3 (1995.4–2003.1), MINI Cooper (2001.6–2007.7 and 2007.7 onwards) and Smart Fortwo (1998.7–2006.12).
Those ranges are useful for narrowing down a match, but the list separates some versions by body style and date. It makes sense if your car’s model, body type and production period correspond to the details given, You may want to skip it if they do not, rather than relying on a broad badge match alone.
Benefits
A vehicle-specific replacement can be a more considered choice than a universal part when the car appears in the stated fitment list. That makes this hook relevant to owners looking to replace a part on one of the named BMW, MINI or Smart models, rather than seeking a general-purpose item for an unspecified vehicle. For example, an owner sourcing a replacement for an E36 Compact can use the listed model and years as a starting point before ordering.
The alloy-steel material and powder-coated finish are useful identifying details, while the bronze colour and triangular shape help distinguish the item. No installation instructions or included fixings are specified, so the listing does not establish what else may be needed for fitting. Is the vehicle match clear? If not, confirming the exact variant is more useful than choosing by colour or shape.
Tech summary
- Model: 246-0589-N-85140
- Type: Tow hook
- Material: Alloy steel
- Finish: Powder-coated
- Colour: Bronze
- Shape: Triangular
- Maximum weight capacity: 55 pounds
- Listed mounting type: Door mount
- Special feature: Portable
The stated 55-pound maximum weight capacity is a product specification, it is not presented here as a vehicle towing or recovery rating. The mounting type is also listed as “Door mount”, which does not explain how the hook attaches to the named vehicles. Treat these fields cautiously and seek vehicle-specific confirmation if the attachment method or intended load is important.
When it makes sense
This is worth considering when you need a replacement tow hook and your vehicle falls within the listed model, body-style and year details. Compared with a universal option, its main appeal is the named vehicle fitment, a universal approach may be more relevant when a vehicle is not covered, but this listing does not establish universal compatibility. The available information does not include dimensions or fitting guidance, so those details may matter before purchase, particularly where the exact attachment point is uncertain.