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Old 06-20-2014, 04:13 PM   #1 (permalink)
Axsle
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Moon disk hubcaps loud clicking sound

So I finally gave in and bought a set of moon disk hubcaps. Putting them on was a little tough, the metal teeth fit the wheel real tight, but I figured at least they would be secure.

While driving with them I noticed they they were making clicking noises, even loud enough to hear them with the windows up at 25mph.

I read on another site that I can use 3m rough grip tape, the kind for ladders and walkways, and put it around the inside of the wheel where the hubcap teeth grip it. The tape cost a lot, over 2$ per foot. So I bought the knock off brand - 7$ for 15ft.

The tape seems to have stopped the clicking but it rips out when I take the hubcap off to check tire pressure. Do you think the more expensive stuff will hold on better? Or any other ideas?

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