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NeilBlanchard · 04-13-2010, 08:10 AM

Hi Dave,

For smooth wheel covers, you have to have the mechanically fastened. I.E. mine have been coming loose and falling off -- the spring steel grips are not adequate. I got them from Hubcap Mike, and they do also sell a screw-on style. They look great, but they require drilling and taping through the rim:

Screw-On Racing Disc Wheel Cover Installation Instructions

I'm thinking that "coupe" style aluminum pizza pans would be better, and do something like tack weld nuts onto the rim?

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NeilBlanchard Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth Posts: 7,907 Mica Blue - '05 Scion xA RS 2.0 Team Toyota 90 day: 42.48 mpg (US) Forest - '15 Nissan Leaf S Team Nissan 90 day: 156.46 mpg (US) Number 7 - '15 VW e-Golf SEL TEAM VW AUDI Group 90 day: 155.81 mpg (US) Thanks: 3,475 Thanked 2,950 Times in 1,844 Posts	Hi Dave, For smooth wheel covers, you have to have the mechanically fastened. I.E. mine have been coming loose and falling off -- the spring steel grips are not adequate. I got them from Hubcap Mike, and they do also sell a screw-on style. They look great, but they require drilling and taping through the rim: Screw-On Racing Disc Wheel Cover Installation Instructions I'm thinking that "coupe" style aluminum pizza pans would be better, and do something like tack weld nuts onto the rim? __________________ Sincerely, Neil http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/