1.)
How do I know what size wheel covers I need?
Your vehicles wheel cover
size is the same as your tire size. If your vehicle takes 14"tires,
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2.)
Do you have wheel covers or wheel center caps that will match
my original factory equipment ones?
Quite a few of the styles
we offer are factory replicas. These styles often look very similar
to original equipment parts. However, we cannot guarantee replica
styles will match Exactly the original equipment counterpart.
For full wheel cover/wheel cover replicas go Here. For wheel hub center caps go Here
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3.)
Do you sell used wheels, wheel covers, wheel trim or center caps?
No. We sell only NEW, first
quality wheel covers, wheel trim & center caps. We do not
sell used wheels. The condition of used product varies greatly.
What is in"good used condition" to one person (particularly
a hungry sales person) can be totally unacceptable to other people.
You can buy a brand new,
first quality, set of 4 wheel covers, wheel trim or center caps
from us often for around the same price as 1 used wheel cover,
wheel trim part or center cap.
We DO NOT sell seconds!
The_only exception
in our site is the Lincoln
center caps which
are OEM
Take Offs.
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4.)
I've lost a wheel cover off my vehicle? Will yours fly off?
Our product line uses a
state of the art, patented, spring steel clips and or wire retention.
This system provides the most secure retention possible. If they
are mounted properly to the wheel they will not come off unless
you need to remove them to change a tire.
Also, unlike some other
cheap brands being sold by 'have everything retail chain stores',
our heavy duty grade product line can be removed if necessary
to change a tire without damage to the wheel cover or your vehicle
wheel.
Additionally, most 'have
everything' retailers' wheel covers are made out of brittle,
cheap recycled plastics which break easily. Our professional
grade wheel covers are made out of 100% virgin plastics which
have Far Better durability. This important fact is hidden from
most consumers.
Our professional grade
products also have added expensive flex agents, not found in
cheaper wheel cover and wheel cover lines that insure performance
under the harshest weather conditions. The truth of the matter
is that there are many wheel cover manufacturers. Quality varies
widely from one manufacturer to the next. This is sometimes not
obvious to those not in the trade as mfgs. making the cheap,
inferior products often make the same styles as the manufacturers
making professional grade products. Since 1976, we
have only been selling the best.
(TIP: ALWAYS CHECK to see
that your wheel covers are securely fastened after taking your
vehicle to a garage if your wheel had to be removed for service.)__Return
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5.)
How do I know your product will fit MY vehicle?
In 99% of the cases, wheel
covers are interchangeable among different makes and models as
long as you stay within the same tire size. In other words, our
wheel cover line will fit 99% of all vehicles on the road today.
A 14" wheel cover is a 14" wheel cover as far as fit.
The same is true with all other wheel sizes*. Feel free to choose
the style of wheel cover that appeals to you from any of our
"general styles" or "replicas" within your
wheel/tire size.
*However, the old adage
is "there's an exception to every rule" and in this
case the exception is a few 1980s vehicles with 13" tires/wheels.
For example, If you have
a 1980s Front Wheel Drive vehicle with 13 "wheels, you should
choose a style wheel cover that is similar to your current style**
, especially if your current style does not have simulated lug
nuts. This a safe way to go. **(assuming you had wheel covers
on the vehicle at some point)
Simulated lug nuts are
inset into the face of the wheel cover and require slightly more
clearance to fit properly. However, by far the majority of our
13" wheel covers will fit front wheel drive vehicles with
13 " wheel/tire sizes without a problem.
A few, older model front
wheel drive vehicles with 13" tires have "high crown"
wheels ( the center of the wheel protrudes beyond the wheel rim
edge.) You can easily see this if you look at your wheel. These
few vehicles need either a more convex design wheel cover or
a style without simulated lug nuts. If after examining your wheel,
you find this to be your case (13" wheel/tire sizes) either
email us your vehicle year, make, model & tire/wheel size
or just give us a ring at 1-888-234-1621. We will be happy to
recommend a appropriate style to you.
For all other wheel sizes,
you can choose from any of our "general styles" or
"replicas" within your wheel/tire size. Fit in general
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6.)
Can I buy just 1 wheel cover if that is all I need?
Yes, but we cannot guarantee
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7.)
Can I get "Bolt On" wheel covers for my vehicle?
Bolt on wheel covers are
available for very few vehicles. Any "bolt on style"
wheel cover on this site will list a specific make, model, and
year application. These particular styles will not fit any vehicle
other than what is stated. The majority of wheel covers in use
today (millions) use a wire retention type system like that of
our products. We have been in the wheel cover business since
1976. We have found this to be the best system overall for wheel
cover retention. Fly-offs are not a concern in any climate. Proper
installation is easily accomplished without tools.__ Return
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8.)
Can I purchase any of your products with the original factory
emblems or trademarks?
No. We cannot sell replicas
with original equipment trademarks. If we could, no doubt the
manufacturers of our parts would increase prices relative to
the cost of the original equipment parts. This principal applies
to all mfgs of aftermarket parts, whether they make fuel pumps
or wheel covers.
Our parts sell for significantly
less than original equipment parts. If you want the emblem or
trademark you'll have to buy an original equipment part. Sorry.__ Return
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9.)
Are your wheel covers made of metal?
Metal wheel covers are
nearly obsolete even at the original equipment level. The situation
is similar to that of metal dashboards which are now obsolete
but once were the material of choice for car makers. Our wheel
covers are made from high-tech plastics, the material of choice
for most of the worlds car makers and wheel cover manufacturers.
Today, automobile interior and exterior parts, including body
panels are being made out of plastics. Also, please be aware
that there are different grades of plastic. "Have everything"
retailers typically sell the cheapest grade cap they can buy.
Our wheel covers caps are professional grade,used and sold by
car dealers and many professionals who work for car dealers installing
wheel covers. These wheel covers feature a 2 step basecoat/clearcoat
finish for excellent durability, in sharp contrast to what is
often sold at have everything retail stores. Our wheel covers will typically provide years of trouble
free service.
If you want the very best,
we have 2 styles in nylon with a outer stainless steel ring which
are tough as nails. However they are quite a bit more expensive
than the other caps we sell. http://www.silcom.com/~wheel
covers/alpha.html
The only metal styles available
are RV related, some trim rings, dually
wheel liners, baby moons and racing
disks.__ Return
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