Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:02:15 -0400
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Funny question re GoWesty/Concept 1 16 inch alloy wheels
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Hi folks,
These wheels also came on my 84. The center caps were tired looking. I was able to remove them carefully also with a thin blade or two thin blades on either side and careful prying. However, I ended up removing the wheels for an extra good cleaning and waxing any way.
Also, I considered the GE caps but in the end found some cap covers on line that is I found VW decals that fit on the original cap covers. I think they were about $10 for set of 4 shipped and they were hefty feeling. They have been on for a year and seem to be holding up nicely.
But, with good eyesight you might find even nicer decals that are meant for that cap size. I had to rely on others descriptions. I went for the VW but I would have liked something more fun. In addition to Amazon I think Walmart on line had many to offer. These are stuck on so you don’t need to remove the wheels or caps to try them out.
Eric cAron
84 and 85 Westfalias.
> On Sep 21, 2024, at 6:20 PM, Steven Brower <brower@BROWERPROPULSIONLAB.COM> wrote:
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> I’ve managed to get mine off from the front with the edge of my pocket knife
> Steven Brower
>
>
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>> On Sep 21, 2024, at 5:58 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
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>> I can think of many tasks much worse than removing the wheels. Just wait until they need to be pulled for some other reason. Tire rotation maybe.
>>
>> Dennis
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com>
>> Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2024 5:49 PM
>> To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
>> Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
>> Subject: Re: Funny question re GoWesty/Concept 1 16 inch alloy wheels
>>
>> I was afraid you would say that but thanks!
>> Jeff
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Sep 21, 2024, at 4:30 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> The center caps have to be removed for some tire mounters and all balancing systems. They get knocked out form the back. For 2WD Vanagons the bearing cover often even prevents caps being installed as there is not enough clearance for the retaining tabs. Best to just pull the wheels.
>>>
>>> Dennis
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Jeff Palmer
>>> Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2024 4:36 PM
>>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>>> Subject: Funny question re GoWesty/Concept 1 16 inch alloy wheels
>>>
>>> So I have the above wheels and they have temporary/plastic centre caps. I want to replace them with the GoWesty centre caps. How the heck do you get the temporary ones out of there. There isn’t enough room to wedge a screwdriver in there and I don’t want to scratch up the new wheels. Should I sacrifice the plastic centres by any means necessary??
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Jeff
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