Date:         Tue, 16 Jun 2015 16:10:06 -1000
Reply-To:     "SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
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From:         "SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Organization: Cosmic Reminders
Subject:      Re: Plastic wheel covers
Comments: To: PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
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re
they must be installed from the back side of the wheel"

If speaking stock vanagon 14 inch alloy wheels..
no true.

the caps plug in from the outside..
the only trick though is ..you can't do that with the wheel mounted ..
Wheel has to be pulled out an inch or two to pop in the caps. ..or
basically ...removed from hub/flange.



On 6/16/2015 2:06 PM, PB wrote:
> Replacing 2 Center Caps costs the same as buying 4 plastic wheel covers!  I
> still have all 4 center caps, but 2 are so loose that they will fall right
> off, so I just have them saved.  The other 2 are on wheels and fine.
> Patti
> 90 Westy Automatic
>
> On Tue, Jun 16, 2015 at 4:52 PM, Tony Collins <tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> My apologies. I should have read better. My contribution to the
>> conversation only applies to steel wheels.
>>
>> T.
>>
>> Sent from my iPod
>>
>> On Jun 16, 2015, at 4:20 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Plastic wheel covers won't fit the alloy wheels you have.  Just clean
>> them up and order a couple of center caps:
>> http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/hub-cap/center-cap-silver-5-spoke-oe-alloy-wheel-251601171
>>> These folks had the best price last time I checked, but look around.
>> Also, they must be installed from the back side of the wheel, so it has to
>> come off.  That will make cleaning easier, just go to your flaps and get a
>> good quality alloy wheel cleaner.
>>> Stuart
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
>> Of PB
>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 11:29 AM
>>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>>> Subject: Plastic wheel covers
>>>
>>> What's your take on plastic wheel covers.  I have stock 14" wheels; 2
>> are missing the center hub.  I am not willing to spring for fancy new
>> wheels.
>>> (I'd rather put that $$$ int other upgrades.)  I could clean up my old
>> ones and try to find center hubs.  (I will be having the corner damage
>> repaired when I resolve the settlement with the insurance co.)
>>> Do plastic wheel covers generally fall off or get damaged easily?
>>> Patti
>>> 90 Westy Automatic
>>> This is what my wheels look like
>>> <
>> http://s74.photobucket.com/user/edtech2000/media/WestyAccident2015-02-19164956.jpg.html
>>> .
>>>
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