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Subject:Re: Plastic wheel covers
From:Don Hanson
Date:Tue, 16 Jun 2015 12:56:17 -0700

I lost one of the stock style wheel covers off my 84.   These are available
used, but people want a lot for them for some reason.   J.A. offered me
some free replacements, but they were clear across my state, so I went to
our local BiMart and got some for about $25 (4) that I like better
anyhow.   From the East, I suppose...

On Tue, Jun 16, 2015 at 11:42 AM, T Collins <tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote:

> Patti,
>
> I have 2 types of plastic covers. The OEM space ship vanagon ones and
> aftermarket ones. I have never experience any premature dislodging with
> either. One word of caution if you do go the aftermarket route. Buy a set
> that is tall enough as you want the grease caps on the hubs to fit under
> the plastic wheel covers. If you buy some that are too shallow these will
> not fit the rim and accommodate the height of the grease caps.
>
> HTH,
> Tony
>
> On Tue, Jun 16, 2015 at 2:29 PM, PB <pbrattan@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > What's your take on plastic wheel covers.  I have stock 14" wheels; 2 are
> > missing the center hub.  I am not willing to spring for fancy new wheels.
> >  (I'd rather put that $$$ int other upgrades.)  I could clean up my old
> > ones and try to find center hubs.  (I will be having the corner damage
> > repaired when I resolve the settlement with the insurance co.)
> >
> > Do plastic wheel covers generally fall off or get damaged easily?
> > Patti
> > 90 Westy Automatic
> > This is what my wheels look like
> > <
> >
> http://s74.photobucket.com/user/edtech2000/media/WestyAccident2015-02-19164956.jpg.html
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