Just got some new steel rims for my bus and wondered if anybody knows where's best to get some centre caps for the middle of the wheel.
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My van's new rims!
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My van's new rims!
Hi all,
Just got some new steel rims for my bus and wondered if anybody knows where's best to get some centre caps for the middle of the wheel.
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^^(hope that worked)^^
Any advice gratefully received!!
Ta Paul.
Just got some new steel rims for my bus and wondered if anybody knows where's best to get some centre caps for the middle of the wheel.
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^^(hope that worked)^^
Any advice gratefully received!!
Ta Paul.
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Re: My van's new rims!
could do worse than try ebay .. just measure the opening and see what comes up, failing that they look like a minilite style of wheel or are they an empi unit ? any markings on the back ?
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Re: My van's new rims!
The bolt holes look wierd. They seem to have no radius or taper seat
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Re: My van's new rims!
Well they are now on and seem to be OK 
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What are they off of? Or where did you get them from? They do suit it rather well.
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Hi,
I got them off eBay and the chap had them on his Autohomes Karisma......that is all I know of their origin!
I got them off eBay and the chap had them on his Autohomes Karisma......that is all I know of their origin!
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No manufacturers details on the back of them or anything? They really do look good on the van! 
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As they have no seats for the bolts.I would be very wary about using them myself. 
What bolts have you used?
What bolts have you used?2.1 LPG/Petrol Auto Caravelle
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Hi,
The only markings they had was DRAG on the inside of the rim, there is a wheel company called "drag" but these are not on their website (tho I would imagine they are quite old)
I had the tyres & wheels fitted at a local Treadfirst and they did'nt say anything about the bolts (I used the ones that were on the van as these bolted straight on with no messsing!)
Ta Paul.
The only markings they had was DRAG on the inside of the rim, there is a wheel company called "drag" but these are not on their website (tho I would imagine they are quite old)
I had the tyres & wheels fitted at a local Treadfirst and they did'nt say anything about the bolts (I used the ones that were on the van as these bolted straight on with no messsing!)
Ta Paul.
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Im not sure you should be putting radiused nuts on non radiused wheels
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Re: My van's new rims!
R0B wrote:Im not sure you should be putting radiused nuts on non radiused wheels
Agreed - I would be keeping a very close eye on your bolts tightness and checking them often !
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Ebay those wheels, put your originals back on (descibe them fully down to the bolt holes) and live a long and happy life
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do you know any offset measurements and load ratings for them?
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you need to get those bolts seated properly or you will be driving down the motorway and your own wheels will overtake you! SERIOUSLY!!!
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