Hubcaps Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I know what size Hubcaps I need?

Your vehicles Hubcap size is the same as your tire size. If your vehicle takes 14"tires, your Hubcap size is 14".__ Return To Top

 

Do you have Hubcaps or wheel center caps that will match my original factory equipment ones?

Quite a few of the styles we offer are factory replica Hubcaps. These styles often look very similar to original equipment parts. However, we cannot guarantee replica styles will match Exactly the original equipment counterpart. For full Hubcap/Hubcap replicas click Here. For wheel hub center caps click Here __Return To Top

 

Do you sell used wheels, Hubcaps, wheel trim or center caps?

We sell brand NEW, first quality Hubcaps unless specifically noted as a used OEM take off part.

We also offer new wheel center caps, and a limited supply of OEM take off, wheel center caps. Lincoln center caps are OEM Take Offs as noted.

You can buy a brand new, first quality, set of 4 Hubcaps, wheel trim or center caps from us often for around the same price as 1 used Hubcap, wheel trim part or center cap.

We DO NOT sell seconds! _

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I've lost a Hubcap off my vehicle? Will yours fly off?

Our Hubcap line uses a state of the art, patented, spring steel clips and or wire retention. This system provides the most secure retention possible. If they are mounted properly to the wheel they will not come off unless you need to remove them to change a tire. Note: Hubcaps / Hubcaps should only be installed on painted steel wheels for proper fit and are not designed to secure properly to chrome plated wheels.

(TIP: ALWAYS CHECK to see that your Hubcaps are securely fastened after taking your vehicle to a garage if your wheel had to be removed for service.) __Return To Top

 

How do I know your Hubcaps will fit my vehicle?

In 99% of the cases, Hubcaps are interchangeable among different makes and models as long as you stay within the same tire size. In other words, our Hubcap line will fit 99% of all vehicles on the road today. In the majority of cases a 14" Hubcap is a 14" Hubcap as far as fit. The same is true with all other wheel sizes*. Feel free to choose the style of Hubcap that appeals to you from any of our "general styles" or "replicas" within your wheel/tire size.

*However, the old adage is "there's an exception to every rule" and in this case the exception is a few 1980s vehicles with 13" tires/wheels.

For example, If you have a 1980s Front Wheel Drive vehicle with 13 "wheels, you should choose a Hubcap style that is similar to your current style** , especially if your current style does not have simulated lug nuts. This a safe way to go. **(assuming you had Hubcaps on the vehicle at some point)

Simulated lug nuts are inset into the face of the Hubcap and require slightly more clearance to fit properly. However, by far the majority of our 13" Hubcaps will fit front wheel drive vehicles with 13 " wheel/tire sizes without a problem.

A few, older model front wheel drive vehicles with 13" tires have "high crown" wheels ( the center of the wheel protrudes beyond the wheel rim edge.) You can easily see this if you look at your wheel. These few vehicles need either a more convex design Hubcap or a style without simulated lug nuts. If after examining your wheel, you find this to be your case (13" wheel/tire sizes) either email us your vehicle year, make, model & tire/wheel size or just give us a ring. We will be happy to recommend a appropriate style to you.

For all other wheel sizes, you can choose from any of our Hubcaps within your wheel/tire size. Fit in general has not been a problem for years. Return To Top

 

Can I buy just 1 Hubcap if that is all I need?

In most cases yes, but we cannot guarantee an exact match unless your original set was purchased from us. Return To Top

 

Can I get "Bolt On" Hubcaps for my vehicle?

Bolt on Hubcaps are available for very few vehicles. Any "bolt on style" Hubcap on this site will list a specific make, model, and year application. These particular styles will not fit any vehicle other than what is stated. The majority of Hubcaps in use today (millions) use a wire retention type system like that of our products. We have been in the Hubcap business since 1976. We have found this to be the best system overall for Hubcap retention. Fly-offs are not a concern in any climate. Proper installation is easily accomplished without tools.__ Return To Top

 

Can I purchase any of your Hubcaps with the original factory emblems?

No. We cannot sell replicas with original equipment trademarks. If we could, no doubt the manufacturers of our parts would increase prices relative to the cost of the original equipment parts. This principal applies to all mfgs of aftermarket parts, whether they make fuel pumps or Hubcaps.

Our aftermarket Hubcaps sell for significantly less than original equipment parts. If you want the emblem or trademark you'll have to buy an original equipment part. If you are interested in a OEM Hubcap please click here.__ Return To Top

 

Are your Hubcaps made of metal?

Metal Hubcaps are nearly obsolete even at the original equipment level. The situation is similar to that of metal dashboards which are now obsolete but once were the material of choice for car makers. Our Hubcaps are made from high-tech plastics, the material of choice for most of the worlds car makers and Hubcap manufacturers. Today, automobile interior and exterior parts, including body panels are being made out of plastics. Also, please be aware that there are different grades of plastic. "Have everything" retailers typically sell the cheapest grade cap they can buy. Our Hubcaps caps are professional grade,used and sold by car dealers and many professionals who work for car dealers installing Hubcaps. These Hubcaps feature a 2 step base coat/clear coat finish for excellent durability, in sharp contrast to what is often sold at have everything retail stores. Our Hubcaps will typically provide years of trouble free service.

If you want the very best, we have 2 styles in nylon with a outer stainless steel ring which are tough as nails. However they are quite a bit more expensive than the other caps we sell. Click to view.

The only metal styles available are RV related, some trim rings, dually wheel liners / simulators, baby moons, stainless steel wire styles, and racing disks.__ Return To Top

 

Do You have wheel center caps to fit my vehicle?

We stock many styles of center caps for specific vehicle models. These type of center caps are not generic fit.

In addition to the specific application center caps, we also stock a variety of generic fit center caps which will fit many types of wheels that require a snap in type center cap. To determine the size needed you will have to measure the diameter of the groove in your wheel and then compare your measurement to the sizes listed in the pop up menu on the snap in style center cap page. This will allow you to determine if we have a generic fit center cap that will work for your wheel.

All the center caps we have available are shown on the center cap pages. If you want factory emblem wheel center caps please click here. __Return To Top

 

What about quality?

These important facts are often hidden from most consumers.........

Many 'have everything retailers', auto parts stores and cut rate Hubcap dealers are selling Hubcaps that are made out of brittle, cheap, recycled plastics which break easily. The reason that they buy these to sell to you is because they are cheap!

In contrast, our professional grade, Hubcaps, are made out of 100% virgin plastics which have Far Better durability, but are far more costly to produce..

Our Hubcaps also have added expensive flex agents, not found in cheaper Hubcap lines, that insure performance under the harshest weather conditions. Unlike the cheap brands, our professional grade Hubcaps can be removed if necessary to change a tire without damage to the cap or your vehicle wheel.

Additionally, unlike many cheap brands, all of our silver and dual color Hubcaps utilize a state of the art base coat / clear coat finish system for long lasting finish durability. Base coat / clear paint systems are also used at the OEM level.

The truth of the matter is that there are many Hubcap manufacturers. Quality varies widely from one manufacturer to the next. This is sometimes not obvious to those not in the trade as the manufacturers. making the cheap, inferior products, often produce very similar styles as the manufacturers making the professional grade products. They may look similar but in fact the quality is quite different from the professional grade Hubcaps that we sell. Since 1976, we have only been selling the very best quality Hubcaps available. See what our customers are saying. Return To Top

 

Our wheel skins use a patented rim clip design. The rim clips are forced between the tires outer edge and the rims outer edge. This is very similar to how wheel weights are attached to your rim. The attachment is very secure and the wheel weights do not interfere with the wheel skin installation in any way. Return To Top

 

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