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Where can I find old or classic hubcaps?

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To locate old or classic car hubcaps, explore the extensive secondary market online, particularly for rare parts like hubcaps. eBay serves as an excellent source for finding a variety of hubcaps. Another valuable platform is Facebook Marketplace, where enthusiasts often buy, sell, and trade vintage car parts. Additionally, check local sources such as Craigslist or classified sections in newspapers for classic car parts, as these might have hubcaps available locally or nationwide. Keep in mind that for rare items, especially those associated with specific car models, you may need to extend your search beyond your local area. For instance, if you're seeking hubcaps for a 1956 Porsche Speedster, you might discover a suitable set in Florida, even if you're located in Washington State.

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What if there are only 4 lugnuts? Will the 5-lugnut how-to work?

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Yes. The only difference with 4 lugnuts is that you can't do the five-point star when you tighten them.

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Do i need to lift the car up with a jack before doing this?

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Not necessarily. However, you do use a jack after you loosen the lugnuts, so you get the tire off the vehicle easier.

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My hubcap has a circle of wire fixed to the inside. I'm not sure how to place it around the valve stem?

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The hubcap should come with a circular hole the diameter of the valve stem on the tire, the wire is manufactured to not interfere with installation. Rotate the hubcap until the hole lines up with the valve stem, slip the valve stem through the hole, and then firmly press around the diameter of the hubcap to install onto the existing rim.

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What can I use if I don't have a rubber mallet to put the hubcap back on?

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If you have a regular hammer and a spare piece of wood, like a 2 by 4, you can place the wood on the hubcap and lightly hammer the piece of wood against it. This should not damage the cover.

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How do I remove a plastic hubcap with metal lug nuts, and how do I install a new one with plastic lug nuts on a 2011 Ford Explorer base model?

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To remove the hubcap, use a flat screwdriver to gently pry between the wheel and the hubcap. To install the new one, align the hubcap's lug nuts with the car's and press it into place.

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How do I remove a wheel trim with plastic lug nuts holding it on?

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You can initially loosen the plastic lug nuts with a ratchet and socket, and then unscrew them the rest of the way by hand.

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Can I put hubcaps on my 2009 Toyota RAV4 with rusty steel wheels?

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Most vehicles that can use hubcaps have a special lip for the hubcap to secure onto. Without it, the hubcap might not stay in place.

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Can I change bolt-on hubcaps to clip-on ones?

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As long as the wheel has a lip for the hubcaps to clip onto, you can switch to clip-on hubcaps.

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