Missing wheel trim

toString · 27 Jun 2006 at 14:05

Lost one off my N reg 306 xldt. Probably due to a hole in the road :rolleyes:

Looked on ebay, and I can only see newer models/different styles.
Are there any places that sell this kind of thing? Without going from garage to garage... (no time!).

I guess I could get 4 new ones, but seems like a bit of an overkill.

lordrobs · 27 Jun 2006 at 14:11

If I was in your position I would keep an eye on ebay for a cheap set of newer style ones. You shouldn't be in any rush to get them (its not like your cars off the road) so if you bide your time a cheap used set will come along.

Alternative would be a scrappy but that depends on your area.

DON'T get any aftermarket ones, they all look rubbish.

rG-tom · 27 Jun 2006 at 14:15

when you get new ones, cabletie them to the wheels

Doonhamer · 27 Jun 2006 at 14:38

If you do cabletie them make sure you have a way of removing the cable ties should you get a puncture in the middle of nowhere though.

Sone · 27 Jun 2006 at 14:41

is there anyway of securing centre caps?, seeing a girl from a local estate (Bentilee, incase anyone knows stoke) and i'm convinced some little scrote will get them one night

Firestar_3x · 27 Jun 2006 at 14:42

Only way is to stand next to the car with a hammer, i hate stoke its a pile

toString · 27 Jun 2006 at 15:30

lordrobs said:
If I was in your position I would keep an eye on ebay for a cheap set of newer style ones. You shouldn't be in any rush to get them (its not like your cars off the road) so if you bide your time a cheap used set will come along.

Alternative would be a scrappy but that depends on your area.

DON'T get any aftermarket ones, they all look rubbish.

What sizes would I need to know, in order to get a set that fit the wheel? Is is that long number like 145/10 or something?

russ9898 · 27 Jun 2006 at 15:56

on the side of the tyre it will say something like 195 / 45 /16

its the last number the 16 your interested in. thats what size your wheel is eg 16 inch.

RiPz · 27 Jun 2006 at 17:30

Sone said:
is there anyway of securing centre caps?, seeing a girl from a local estate (Bentilee, incase anyone knows stoke) and i'm convinced some little scrote will get them one night

dunno, but if you find a way, let me know, dont want my superlight centre caps being stolen, they're shiney!

tb2000 · 27 Jun 2006 at 19:55

As said above, try the local breakers yard. Or failing that, i'm pretty sure you can buy singular wheeltrims from the manufacturer. They're sometimes fairly expensive, be prepared to pay at least £20 though.

Badgerpoo · 27 Jun 2006 at 20:00

Take em all off. I actually prefer the look of bare steel wheels than those with naff plastic caps on.

Jez · 27 Jun 2006 at 20:18

I'd check a couple of breakers to see if they have one, failing that, i'd steal one