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Subject:Re: Alloys on an 83?
Date:Mon, 28 Feb 2005 19:29:52 EST

In a message dated 2/28/05 7:25:50 PM Eastern Standard Time,
jim@HEISSENBUTTEL.COM writes:

> Okay, so I finally had my Michelins mounted on the set of factory
> alloys rims that I bought a year ago... and I cannot get the alloy
> center caps on in front.
>
> Tho problem seems to be with the dust caps for the wheel bearings.
> these are too big and will not allow the silver painted center caps on
> over them What is the solution? Anyone do this?
>
> The problem may be with the driver's side where the speed cable clips
> in. Do they make lower profile dust caps?
>
>

you must remove front wheels to install centercaps.

chris