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any such thing as locking center caps? - 11/27/2006 7:08:07 PM

whododat

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or is there a better solution then these things flying off

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RE: any such thing as locking center caps? - 11/27/2006 7:48:50 PM

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I've seen locking hubcaps, not sure about center caps, but I thought I've seen them before. I don't know, however, if the H3's wheels can be made to except a locking center cap.

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RE: any such thing as locking center caps? - 11/27/2006 7:59:37 PM

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They should fit tight are any of the tabs inside broken.

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RE: any such thing as locking center caps? - 11/27/2006 8:43:23 PM

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they certainly do not fit tight, none of the tabs are broken. i went to check into locking lug nuts and they(center caps) JUST popped right off with almost no effort. i am concerned that i will start losing them.

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RE: any such thing as locking center caps? - 11/27/2006 8:50:38 PM

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I know the chrome one fit nice and tight.
on the grey rims they have a metal ring inside them.
I had mine chrome plated and bought chrome ones they held on.
The chrome on the rims did not

so i had to buy factory chrome rims.

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RE: any such thing as locking center caps? - 11/27/2006 8:54:11 PM

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dilo

thanks, i will look into the metal caps. and by the way, I HAD to explain to my wife why i felt WE needed bigger tires.
just want to make sure of one thing, will the metal ones fit on the regular rims?

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RE: any such thing as locking center caps? - 11/27/2006 9:05:28 PM

dilo2001gt

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yes but they are chrome plastic with a metal ring inside

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RE: any such thing as locking center caps? - 11/27/2006 9:10:59 PM

dilo2001gt

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This is Dennis rim with the chrome center cap

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RE: any such thing as locking center caps? - 11/27/2006 10:28:05 PM

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I have the gre/ay ones and they fly off all the time...in fact one is completely missing never to be found again. I tried running without for a while but it started to show rust on the wheel hub so I put them back on.

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RE: any such thing as locking center caps? - 11/27/2006 10:34:56 PM

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Ghost..Steel wool out your hubs (to remove the rust) then spray Rustolium's Clear Enamel on the hub area.

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RE: any such thing as locking center caps? - 11/27/2006 10:44:00 PM

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thats weird .. mine all snap in tight..

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RE: any such thing as locking center caps? - 11/27/2006 10:46:16 PM

Dennis

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I have the Chrome caps with the Standard alloy wheels as Mark posted..But I had to remove the wire ring on them to get them to snap in place..But they're snug and has been through many carwashes and haven't lost one (yet)

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RE: any such thing as locking center caps? - 11/27/2006 10:55:03 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Dennis

Ghost..Steel wool out your hubs (to remove the rust) then spray Rustolium's Clear Enamel on the hub area.

Great tip!! Thanks Dennis!!!

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RE: any such thing as locking center caps? - 11/28/2006 12:00:06 AM

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No problems yet, with our all silver versions. They seem to have a positive snap to them when going on. Unless I do a "Dukes of Hazzard" .. I expect they will stay put.

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RE: any such thing as locking center caps? - 11/28/2006 2:14:36 AM

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You see it is this kind of stuff that make belonging to a forum helpful. you all made me check mine and they are snug as a bug in a rug. Thanx guys/gals of this great forum.

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