How can I tell whether my rims are:

"Standard Steel Wheels"      Versus             "Styled Wheels?"                      

HUBCAPS mount to Standard Steel Wheels which are made of stamped and welded steel, a magnet will stick to it. They are usually black or silver, but  may be painted any color, or may even be chrome plated. They usually have holes of various  shapes to reduce weight, sometimes in shapes to mimic spokes. Standard steel wheels always have a continuous recess around the wheel where the bead of the tire seats, which is 1-3/4" deep. Measuring shown below. The valve stem arises from the bottom of this recess. 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.  Fitting Hubcaps or Trim Rings to Steel Wheels - Are they going to Fit?		Wheelskins mount to Styled Wheels Styled Wheels are made of either aluminum alloy or steel. They are usually painted gray or silver, or may be chrome plated. They usually have some sort of spoke design that extends out to the edge of the wheel. Styled wheels do not have the continuous recess around the wheel necessary for regular hubcaps to mount into. The pictures below are some examples of the many styled wheels out there. If you recognize your wheel in one of the pictures below, click on the link to go directly to that Impostor model page.  If not, go to our Chrome Wheelskins page and then click on your make and model. Wheelskins were designed as chrome covers to dress up styled wheels that need chrome, or that have become dinged, rusted or corroded, as fancy rims are wont to do.
Standard Steel Wheels Examples		Styled Alloy Wheel Examples
Standard Toyota wheel		Ford Explorer	Jeep Grand Cherokee
Older Standard Steel wheel ('1970 truck)	Oblique view.	Ford Taurus	Pontiac Grand Am
Toyota 4Runner	4Runner Oblique view	Chevy Blazer-S10	Nissan Pathfinder
Hubcap positioned prior to installation		Styled Steel Wheel Examples
	The picture at left shows how  hubcap mounting struts slide into the recess around the standard steel wheel marked by red on all the oblique views	Toyota 4Runner	Nissan Titan
Ford Escort	BMW Standard Steel wheel	Ford F150-F250	Subaru Forester
Dodge Caliber 17"	Toyota	Honda CRV	Dodge Ram

The pictures below show how to measure the depth of the recess around the bead area of the steel wheel with a straight-edge and a ruler. Position a straight-edge so it touches the edge of the rim in two places and measure inward to the base of the valve stem. If the recess is 1-3/4 inch or deeper, standard hubcaps/wheel covers and trim rings will fit.

This white painted steel wheel was on a Ford F150 Truck with floating axles	This unpainted steel wheel was on a Ford 4x4 with manual hubs
This plain black steel wheel was on a Volvo	This alloy wheel was on a Chevy truck, the recess is only 1 inch, and no standard hubcap will fit it.

These pictures below show how Hubcaps and Trim Rings mount into the recess measured above.
Hubcap with plastic mounting struts. needs 1.75" deep recess to mount	Hubcap with Metal Clips needs 1.75" deep recess to mount
Stainless Steel or Chromed Steel Trim Ring, with 360 retention tabs, (1.75" depth), needs 1.5" deep recess to mount	Chrome Plastic Trim Ring with metal mounting clips (1.75" depth), needs 1.75" deep recess to mount
Other considerations: 1. Note that this pictured method of measurement does not give the 'official' depth of trim rings. We show this here so you can compare your wheel depth taken from a straight-edge across the edge of the rim. The 'official' trim ring depth would be these pictured measurements PLUS the thickness of the trim ring lip. 2. Hubcap or trim ring measured diameter is generally 1.5 to 1.6 inch larger than the wheel size read off the tire.

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.