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Installing "Push-On" Wheelskins with Center Tabs or Clips


Newer models of Impostorâ„¢ Wheelskins have been engineered with metal or plastic retainer clips or tabs that grab the holes between the spokes of the wheels, to hold your Wheelskins securely to your specific vehicle's styled wheels. The tabs or clips vary in shape and number for each specific styled wheel. Several of the clip variations are pictured below.

Back side of Center-Clips Push-on Impostors showing steel V-clips
Back side of Center-Clips Push-on Impostors showing plastic clips
 Example: Plastic Clips from IMP-69Example: Plastic Clips from IMP-7938Example: Plastic Clips from IMP-71Example: Metal Clips from IMP-8293

These directions apply to Push-On Impostor Wheelskins whose back sides look like the above pictures, with plastic or steel clips arranged along the holes around the wheel.
Push-On Center Clip Models include Impostors numbered higher than 57x.
[If you have the IMP-306, please read these directions, plus the additional specific details on the IMP-306 Details & Order page]

Push-On Wheelskins use an easy and secure retention system.  When you pull your new Impostor hubcaps out of the box, you will see the series of plastic or steel clips around the holes between the spokes. These clips hold the Wheelskins to the styled wheel securely.

Position the Wheelskin, aligning it with the wheel spokes, lugs, and valve stem. Then while pushing firmly with one hand, give a good whack with the heel of your other hand. Some models need a whack over each spoke or hole between the spokes, depending where the clips are. The Wheelskin should snap into place so the foam perimeter tape is in contact all the way around.  You may use a rubber hammer, but it really is not necessary. Finally, check to be sure it is firmly mounted, in full contact with the wheel all around its perimeter, and you cannot remove it with your hands.

Your model may have the gray foam around the perimeter, as seen in the pictures above. Its function is to eliminate vibration between the wheelskin and the wheel. Do not remove it!! If there are wheel weights, they will sink into the foam. If your model does not have the foam, it is designed to accommodate the wheel weights without it.

While you are installing your new Impostor Wheelskins, this is a good time to take a moment and check your tires for wear and proper inflation.  Avoid being stuck on the side of the road with a tire problem with a little preventive maintenance.  The link below provides good basic information that will help you do it right.  Goodyear Tire - Maintenance

Removing Push-on WheelSkins is the same as removing standard hubcaps and wheel covers. Use a medium to large flat-blade screwdriver, slide it under the edge of the wheelskin, and lever gently.  Move to several different positions around the perimeter of the hubcap, levering some at each position until the hubcap begins to slide out toward you.  This action is similar to opening a can of paint.
There is no trick to this, just use common sense and do not force them. These plastic Wheelskins can take a fair amount of bending, but they can break if you push them too far.  Treat them the same as any push-on original equipment OEM hubcap.