Hubcaps: Stylish, functional and modern

The hubcap covers the rim and serves the visual enhancement of the vehicle. The wheels are embellished, as steel rims can be covered and a new design can be selected. But the wheel cover has practical advantages in addition to the stylish reasons: It protects the wheel nuts and the hub from dirt. The air resistance decreases, which can lead to small savings in fuel consumption. The attachment of the hubcaps depending on the model by barbs or small screws. As far as the material is concerned, a distinction is made between nylon and ABS plastic rims. The biggest benefit of nylon hubcaps is the breakage resistance. When you select the rims, you must first pay attention to the size. Decisive is the rim diameter. A 15-inch rim and a 14-inch rim thus differ in the size of the required hubcap. Let’s say you drive tires on which you find the specification 185 70 R15. In this case, the tires were pulled on a 15-inch rim and you must find this information in the product description. The „wheel cover QUAD BICOLOR black / silver 15 inches“ would be a suitable model. Other sizes, such as 13 inches, 14 inches and 16 inches, are available in the same range. The design is characterized by the two-tone design. To ensure the optimal appearance, the wheel cap is delivered in a set of 4. The attachment is easy and requires no Tool, Usually wheel covers are placed on the rim and pressed. The hooks engage the rim and the hubcap stays in place even at high speeds.

Can hubcaps to be lost while driving?

Before driving, you should check if all hubcaps sit firmly on the tire. It is sufficient if you run around the vehicle once and make a visual check. If the hubcap is detached from the tire at one point, correct the seat. Over time, material fatigue or other impairments may occur. Regular tire washing ensures that no dirt settles between the tire and the wheel cap. He would lead to a small gap and endanger the seat. If the wheel cap lost despite all caution, usually only sets of 4 are offered and you have a complete replacement of hubcaps make. Most motorists own hubcaps for the summer and hubcaps for the winter. The reason lies in the different tire sizes. Not always, the size of the winter wheels must match the size of the summer wheels. However, since only the rim diameter is decisive for the selection of the hubcaps, it may be that for the narrower ones winter tiresand the broad ones summer tiresthe same hubcaps can be driven. The „Michelin 92014 wheel arch Louise with reflector system“ are equipped with the patented Night Vision system. They offer greater safety through the integrated reflector. So that the rims with a higher probability can not be lost, a spring-loaded metal ring is present.

Recommended examples of hubcaps

For the selection of hubcaps the quality and the design are decisive. A very nice example is the series „QUAD Bicolor“ of the Eight Tec Handelsagentur. Size and color are selectable through the large assortment. The range includes, among other things, a combination of black and red. The aluminum rim look ensures a sporty design. The „4 wheel covers wheel covers VR Black / Carbon Look“ by Autostyle, however, have a powerful and masculine look. A variation is the white variant. In general, you must make sure that the overall effect of the vehicle is optimized. The hubcaps have to fit the car and provide the desired design. It is always easier and cheaper to buy hubcaps than replacing rims. Since the material wears off over time, rims often have no appealing appearance on more. Another problem arises if you want to take advantage of steel rims, but prefer the appearance of aluminum rims. With the hubcaps you cover the steel rims and re-design the design.