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How can I tell if my rims are "Standard Steel Wheels"?
Pictures below show variations of Standard Steel Wheels that accept our
Standard Hubcaps.
Standard Steel Wheels
are made of stamped and welded steel, which a magnet will stick to. They are
usually black, but may be painted any color, or may more rarely be chrome
plated. They may have holes of various shapes to reduce weight.
Standard steel wheels always have a continuous
recess around the wheel where the bead of the tire seats. The valve stem arises
from the bottom of this recess, which is 1-3/4" deep. You should be able to put
your finger to the depth of its second joint near the valve stem and make a full
circle around the wheel at that depth.
This recess is where the hubcap mounting struts or clips are able to mount by
pushing out against the bead area of the steel wheel. The red marks on the
oblique views below indicate the outer surface of this recess that must be
present for hubcap mounting.
If your wheels do not have this continuous recess, they are
Styled Wheels which may take a
Wheelskin.
| Hubcap positioned prior to installation | |
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In the picture at left, the hubcap mounting struts engage the
wheel, sliding into the recess around the wheel marked by red on all the oblique
views below. |
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If this recess is not present, or not deep enough, a wheel will
not accept standard hubcaps. |
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Older
Standard Steel wheel. |
Oblique view. |
| Newer Standard Steel wheel Toyota Pickup  |
Newer Standard Steel wheel BMW  |
| Newer Standard Steel wheel Toyota 4Runner  |
4Runner Standard wheel Oblique view  |
| Newer Standard Steel wheel Ford Escort  |
Escort Standard Steel Wheel oblique view  |
The above photos represent a few of the may variations on the theme of
"Standard Steel Wheels" that regular hubcaps will mount onto.
Is it time to upgrade your wheels? Nothing helps so much as a set of new
hubcaps. Maybe just to get rid of those scraped and dinged old ones. Perhaps
some chrome for added sex appeal. We have hubcaps to make your car look as cool
or as hot as you like.
We specialize in hubcaps, center caps, trim rings, and stainless dual wheel
simulators, and don't forget to check out our
chrome trim section. Our competent advisors will assist you in choosing the
best style and quality hubcaps for your vehicle. We carry Replica and Custom
hubcap designs to suit any taste, make, or model of car. Full sets of (4)
hubcaps can be ordered through our online secure shopping cart.
If you need singles or pairs, call our toll-free number below.
If you have standard steel wheels, you need
hubcaps. If
you have styled steel or alloy wheels (that will not accommodate hubcaps), go to
our
Wheelskins
pages. If you need wheel covers for a dual wheel vehicle or a trailer, go to our
Wheel Simulators pages.
Many auto dealers, mechanics, and enthusiasts across the USA certify to the
quality of AutoAmenity products and services. We are the best source of quality
new hubcaps on the internet. Our Replica Hubcaps are close copies of specific
OEM hubcap designs. Our hubcaps are made of durable ABS plastic that will give
you years of good looks without the denting or rusting that steel hubcaps of the
past were prone to. Each hubcap presses easily onto your standard steel wheel.
To determine the right
size hubcap
for your wheels, read it off the tire.
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