Will OEM center caps work on aftermarket wheels?

Ask AndyWill OEM center caps work on aftermarket wheels?
Andy Shouse asked 6 years ago

I purchased new rims from you for my 1965 VW bug. Part #601140C. I had OEM rims on before with OEM VW center caps. Can I use the same center caps? I tried to install them, but they seems a little small to snap right in. Do I need different center caps? Thanks guys.

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Andy Shouse answered 6 years ago

Hi Jerry,

I have not found that the original VW hub caps won’t fit the aftermarket wheels.

I have found on the available aftermarket steel wheels and used stock steel wheels with the wide 5 lug lug pattern that it is not uncommon to need to adjust the hubcap holding clips. To do this, I prefer to use needle nose pliers to bend and form the clips. NOTE: In making this adjustment to the hubcap clips, make sure that the end of the clip cannot catch or hangup on the inner lip of the hub cap. If it does you will damage the clip or the hubcap upon removal of the hubcap!

Thanks, Andy

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