Is it important for the wheels to have centercaps?
#1
Is it important for the wheels to have centercaps?
When I got my '99 TL, I tradded all of my old tires + snow tires from another vehicle (since they wouldn't fit the TL) for four new steel wheels to use on the TL. I use these steel wheels for my winter tires. They aren't the black steel wheels + hubs, they are simply regular 5-spoke rims not requiring hubs...actually, they sort of look like the Type-S rims.... However, the centre part of the wheel is simply a hole so it will fit onto the car --- no centercap/"A"cura symbol to cover the hole/exposed part once the tire is on.
I'm wondering if it's important to get a centercap to cover/help protect that nut/bolt/whatever-it-is that sticks through the hole in the centre of the rotor....I wish I knew the exact name of that part -- you can see it in Kris' picture of his new rotors with the tires off. It is already rusted and the tire guy claims condensation will get under there anyway - regardless of if it's covered with a small cap. I don't even know if the OEM cap would fit these aftermarket steelwheels. If the OEM cap doesn't fit, do you know where I would have a selection of caps that might? I'm don't even know which brand wheels they are since we literally just swapped parts.
I'm wondering if it's important to get a centercap to cover/help protect that nut/bolt/whatever-it-is that sticks through the hole in the centre of the rotor....I wish I knew the exact name of that part -- you can see it in Kris' picture of his new rotors with the tires off. It is already rusted and the tire guy claims condensation will get under there anyway - regardless of if it's covered with a small cap. I don't even know if the OEM cap would fit these aftermarket steelwheels. If the OEM cap doesn't fit, do you know where I would have a selection of caps that might? I'm don't even know which brand wheels they are since we literally just swapped parts.
#3
Originally Posted by NVHG
no lor...someone "stole" my centercaps...b4....
and i spend almost 90 dollers for 2...@@...
...da little "logo".....very expisive...
and i spend almost 90 dollers for 2...@@...
...da little "logo".....very expisive...
#4
Senior Moderator
no you dont need a centercap. its there mostly for cosmetic reasons
#5
Racer
I'm assuming the center caps are for cosmetic reasons. They are cheap though. Check on e-bay and do a search for "Acura center caps." You can pick up a set of 4 of the "A" ones for the 99-01 TLs for about $25 bucks plus shipping.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
sockr1
Car Parts for Sale
22
10-01-2015 01:31 AM
Yumcha
Automotive News
2
09-04-2015 08:03 AM