How do I find hub caps?

To determine your hubcap or wheel size, start by finding a series of 9 letters and numbers on the side of your tire that begins with the letter “P”. At the end of this series, you will see the letter “R” followed by 2 numbers. These last two numbers are your hubcap or wheel size.

Is it easy to steal hubcaps?

Today, with the advent of locking hubcaps they are fairly difficult to steal, and the number of junkyards has gone down rather sharply over the years, so most thieves no longer steal them.

What is a hubcap lock?

Many wheel covers, especially the more expensive aftermarket or even factory varieties feature a bolt mounted design. All this serves to prevent any road hazard and keep your wheel covers safe and secure. With 5/16” and 8mm size thread pitch we can provide you with the right hubcap locks.

How do you take a hubcap off a Cadillac?

To remove them you will only have to pry the wheel cover with a flat screwdriver e.g. on the wheel cover to remove it from the rim of your Cadillac SRX. Once done you should be capable to remove it by pulling it towards you. It is only fixed by small plastic lugs that have just lodged in the rim flange.

Can I drive without a hubcap?

Whether your hubcaps are abused or absent, many motorists find it embarrassing to drive a car without a full set of decent-looking wheel covers. Sure, the car will still go just like it always has. But driving around sans hubcaps makes your car–and you, by extension–look sloppy.

Do hub caps fit any car?

In 99% of the cases, wheel covers and hubcaps are interchangeable among different makes and models as long as you stay within the same tire size. In other words, most wheel covers in the correct size will fit 99% of all vehicles on the road today.

Do hubcaps just pop off?

After you have removed the lug nuts and washers, your hubcap should slide off the wheel. If you have built-up gunk, though, the hubcap may be a bit stuck. Therefore, you may have to use a flat screwdriver to work the hubcap loose. After the hubcap is off, you can slide the new hubcap onto the exposed lug nuts.

Can I remove a hubcap?

Pry around the rim of the old hubcap with a screwdriver to loosen it. Use a flat-head screwdriver and lightly pull at certain spots until you feel the cap wiggle loose. If something feels like it will break or snap, stop and move to another spot. You may have to loosen a few areas to get it off.

Can you drive without a hubcap?

How do I keep my hubcaps from being stolen?

Here are five ways to help prevent your wheels from being stolen, as suggested by the NICB and the Tire Industry Association:

Park in High-Traffic Areas.
Lock Your Wheels.
Park Close to the Curb.
Car Alarms.
Talk to Your Neighbors.

Where can I buy used hubcaps and center caps?

Please take a moment to check it out as incorrectly putting on or taking off wheel covers can cost you time and money. Hubcaps.com is always on the look out for used hub caps to add to our collection because our goal is to keep our inventory well stocked and to be able to help every customer find what they need.

How to install and remove your hub caps?

To install and remove your hub caps, please consider purchasing our hubcap tool. Note that these are USED hubcaps & center caps before you place your order. Hubcaps.com offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all hub caps and center caps! Don’t forget to read our return policy thoroughly before making a purchase.

Do you get free shipping on hub caps?

Orders sent from our hub cap shop to the Contiguous U.S receive FREE SHIPPING! Here in our online hub cap store, customers can order by calling us Toll Free. As the top hubcap site online, we offer articles, blogs and a full video library!

Where can I buy vintage vintage hub caps?

However, we no longer purchase vintage, classic or metal caps. If you have any questions, contact us at our Toll Free number 800-826-5880! Check out our Buy Trip Showcase! If you have ever wondered exactly how we have become Home of Over 1 Million Hub Caps, You will not want to miss this!