Date:         Mon, 9 Feb 2004 18:42:31 -0500
Reply-To:     Joe Federici <joefederici@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         Joe Federici <joefederici@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Hubcaps
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Speaking of hubcaps I've got 4 forsale if anyone needs a set. They
are in good to fair shape. I'm happy to send pics. I'd rather not
ship but will if interested. Not sure what the going rate is? 80.00
for the set.

Joe F.

New Jersey.

JFF


>Your experiences are one of the reasons I switched to Alloys. I got
>tired of lost hub caps myself.
>
>However, some times. Most folks don't realize that hubcaps need to be
>fitted on in a particular orientation (well some hubcaps, not all). If
>you look on the inside of the hub cap you will notice a cut out area
>for the valve stem. Make sure you have that cutout positioned over the
>valve, otherwise the valve can prevent the hubcap from seating properly
>and make it easier to pop off when you hit a bump in the road.