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Subject:Re: Plastic wheel covers
From:Stuart MacMillan
Date:Tue, 16 Jun 2015 13:20:00 -0700

Plastic wheel covers won't fit the alloy wheels you have.  Just clean them up and order a couple of center caps: http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/hub-cap/center-cap-silver-5-spoke-oe-alloy-wheel-251601171 

These folks had the best price last time I checked, but look around.  Also, they must be installed from the back side of the wheel, so it has to come off.  That will make cleaning easier, just go to your flaps and get a good quality alloy wheel cleaner.

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of PB
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 11:29 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Plastic wheel covers

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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