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Center caps were originally meant to keep dirt away from the spindle nut and wheel bearings. Now they are mainly a decorative way to hide the lugnuts.

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What are wheel center caps made of?

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What are wheel center caps?

Wheel center caps are a car part. They hold the decorative hubcap of the wheel to the tire by locking in the middle of the wheel.


What is the best distributor of wheel center caps?

The bst distributor of wheel center caps is CenterCaps.net: http://www.centercaps.net


Where can I find affordable wheel center caps online?

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Where in Jacksonville FL can you find wheel center caps?

Wheel intovations is a great place to find wheel center caps. They they are very friendly and helpful and there is a large selection of caps to chose from.


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What is the purpose of center caps on rims?

They make the wheel look pretty. When your wheel is balanced it is attached to a balancing machine, a shaft sticks out of wheel balancing machine (where wheel is attached). The wheel is then installed onto balancing machine shaft via center of wheel (requiring removal of center cap).


Are wheel center caps easy to replace?

Wheel center caps can be replaced in about 20 minutes. While most people take wheel center caps into car repair shops, with the proper tools and minor know-how of bearing, they can be replaced at home.


What are some online outlets that sell custom wheel center caps?

You can visit www.ehubcap.com for custom whell center caps.


Do all wheels need wheel center caps?

No not all do. It depends on how the wheel was designed. Some use old fashion hub caps.


What are Chevy center caps used for?

Chevy center caps are basically hub caps. They go in the center of the wheel, giving the wheels a nicer look. The caps usually contain the Chevy symbol and/or name. The caps also protect the centers from dust and debris.


What is wheel center caps used for?

A wheel center caps is almost a very essential part of any automobile these days! They are used to cover the bolts and screws that hold the wheels of your vehicle and ensure they hold the tyre on to your vehicle. Wheel center is an important part for the proper functioning of your tires.