Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2015 19:52:30 -0400
Reply-To: Tony Collins <tonycollin@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Tony Collins <tonycollin@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Plastic wheel covers
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My apologies. I should have read better. My contribution to the conversation only applies to steel wheels.
T.
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On Jun 16, 2015, at 4:20 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 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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