Center Caps don't fit...need advice
I just switched from 18" to a set 17" with snow tires that I picked up cheap (but without center caps). However, although the hole sizes are about the same (within a mm from rough measurment) the center caps are loose in the 17s. The 18s do seem to have a slightly deeper hole as the hole tapers away inside the wheel
outside wheel inside wheel |_/ center cap tab/tooth --> plastic tab on center cap hooks on this side versus |_| Hopefully I'm making myself clear...if not sorry..let me know I'll draw a proper picture. In any case, aren't these center caps supposed to be the standard? And if not what do I look for when trying to pick these up online? Most sites / private sellers don't have the measurements listed. Any help is appreciated! |
Sorry...the formatting for my diagram got messed up as I posted the message. Hopefully it makes sense...
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I have the same issue with a set of 17" Mille Miglia twist replicas. It looks like they are sized for the older, flat center caps. If you push the cap on then, from the back, put a dab of RTV (silicone sealer) under each tang it will hold them in. It's a bit of a mess to clean up when you switch back to the 18's so don't use too much RTV.
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