Any tricks to keeping full wheel covers on? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

toms68cst · 09-08-2002, 03:23 PM

Twice now, (To my horror!) one of my wheel covers has come off while diriving. Luckily it hasn't gotten flattened by traffic.

Are there any tricks to keeping these things on? Do I dare bend the tabs around the edge of the cover more? It's hard enough now to get on the wheel covers on.

*Zkast* · 09-08-2002, 03:34 PM

Does it happen to the same wheel each time? If so, inspect that wheel VERY carefully. Hub caps pop off for 2 reasons. The tabs that hold them arent strong enough, or you have too much wheel deflection. As your turning, the wheel actually gives and moves. this action is what helps work the hubcap off.

Longhorn Man · 09-08-2002, 03:43 PM

Well, curbs are a big reason too.

*Zkast* · 09-08-2002, 03:52 PM

lol correct... I forgot to include curb checks

toms68cst · 09-08-2002, 05:33 PM

Well I haven't run into any curbs lately!

I think my wheel is OK. It's always the same wheel. I do have 3 out of the 24 tabs broken off on the one cover that works its way loose. Should I try bend the tabs out more? The wheel cover is a bugger to get on the way it is.

*Zkast* · 09-08-2002, 05:37 PM

If the 3 are close together I think you've found your problem. Normaly with this many tabs you wouldnt have a problem though. Try locating the cover to a rear wheel (if its on the front) and see if the same cover pops off. There will be less flex from the rear wheels than the front.

09-08-2002, 03:23 PM	#1
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,297	Any tricks to keeping full wheel covers on? Twice now, (To my horror!) one of my wheel covers has come off while diriving. Luckily it hasn't gotten flattened by traffic. Are there any tricks to keeping these things on? Do I dare bend the tabs around the edge of the cover more? It's hard enough now to get on the wheel covers on. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

09-08-2002, 05:33 PM	#5
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,297	Well I haven't run into any curbs lately! I think my wheel is OK. It's always the same wheel. I do have 3 out of the 24 tabs broken off on the one cover that works its way loose. Should I try bend the tabs out more? The wheel cover is a bugger to get on the way it is. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

09-08-2002, 03:34 PM	#2
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	Does it happen to the same wheel each time? If so, inspect that wheel VERY carefully. Hub caps pop off for 2 reasons. The tabs that hold them arent strong enough, or you have too much wheel deflection. As your turning, the wheel actually gives and moves. this action is what helps work the hubcap off.

09-08-2002, 03:43 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Well, curbs are a big reason too.

09-08-2002, 03:52 PM	#4
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	lol correct... I forgot to include curb checks

09-08-2002, 05:37 PM	#6
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	If the 3 are close together I think you've found your problem. Normaly with this many tabs you wouldnt have a problem though. Try locating the cover to a rear wheel (if its on the front) and see if the same cover pops off. There will be less flex from the rear wheels than the front.



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