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I went out and bout some pizza pans at Walmart $3.97 each.
I am trying to figure out how to mount them to my wheels.
here is my current wheel:
here is my one tire that is missing it's hub cap (why I am trying this mod):
From what I have read there are several options:
1. modify a center cap (bolt, nut & epoxy) - not an option for me.
2. modify a cheep set of hub caps (pop on and off) - could work but would require buying a set of hubcaps to mod.
3. drilling and taping the rim then bolting on the pizza pans - could work but I am not sure where to drill them. also I worry that drilling would reduce the strength of the rims/ off balance them. ideas?
4. zip tie the pizza pans on to the rim - could work but would reduce the looks and MPG gain.
5. magnets - have not heard any feedback on this idea but sounds risky.
What is your idea of a Matrix with pizza pan hub caps?
What would you suggest I use for mounting?
Why?
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Last edited by Weather Spotter; 12-11-2009 at 04:50 PM..
Reason: add pic of wheel with hub cap
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12-11-2009, 04:54 PM
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When I had coroplast discs, I just zip-tied them to the rim. I seriously doubt that would have any effect on the aerodynamics, just on the appearance.
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12-11-2009, 11:27 PM
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Out of curiosity: Has anyone made transparent wheel covers? That way you'd get to still have nice looking wheels while improving your CoD.
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Absolutely....thinking about it.....
I did my grille block with clear and would like to create 4 clear covers for my wheels......
A very light material with minimal mounting hardware. Dont want to thow the wheela out of balance
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12-12-2009, 06:07 AM
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What would you suggest I use for mounting?
Why?
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After you cut the hole fer yer air valve...use some contact cement and glue that puppy on there. It shouldn't come off and hit anything. If you need access to the lugs nuts...yer just gonna have to cut the glue bonds. 
You could git some Dynabeads to balance yer tire, too!  |
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12-12-2009, 10:05 AM
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After you cut the hole fer yer air valve...use some contact cement and glue that puppy on there. It shouldn't come off and hit anything. If you need access to the lugs nuts...yer just gonna have to cut the glue bonds.
You could git some Dynabeads to balance yer tire, too! |
What are Dynabeads?
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12-12-2009, 11:39 AM
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Dynabeads is a Dynamic Balancing Solution, a high-density ceramic bead that, when easily installed, continuously balances your tires as you drive. The amount of material will distribute itself in weight and position dependent on the balance requirements of the individual tire.
The result is a smooth, vibration-free ride, derived from our balancing media that is always repositioning itself as the tire wears. If you own a pickup truck, commercial truck, motorhome, RV, tractor trailer, motorcycle, or similar vehicle, and want to get rid of those wheel vibration and tire cupping problems, then you need to move up to Dyna Beads®!
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12-12-2009, 11:47 AM
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Absolutely....thinking about it.....
I did my grille block with clear and would like to create 4 clear covers for my wheels......
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This is what I did, I went to the local glass shop and had them cut me 4 17" circles of plexiglass. I am thinking of doing my grill block that way too.
Weather Spotter, get some plexiglass circles cut to the exact size of your hub caps. In your case I guess you could just use an adhesive to keep them on. I have alloy rims, so I stuck mine on with 3M dual-lock "velcro". As long as you get the adhesive on the back bonded well, they will never come off.
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12-12-2009, 12:33 PM
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I wouldn't trust Plexiglass to not break with a stone hit or something. I would go with Lexan. It might even be possible to get really really thin Lexan, like 1mm, for wheel covers.
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12-12-2009, 07:17 PM
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You could melt down some old wheel weights to make semi-permanent clips, as well. It takes next to nothing to melt lead, and then you can glue the steel clips onto the cover and pop them in place with a hammer or something. If you bend the inner tab out slightly, they come off much easier, but they're not too awful difficult to take off anyway.
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12-12-2009, 07:20 PM
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a 16" pizza pan will just cover the rim, not enough to reach the spot the wheel wights are clipped too.
could I make some clips that will let the Pizza pan attach just like a normal hub cap? if so how does a regular one clip on?
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