Rim center cap

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  1. smegnl

    smegnl Roger Saffle Supporting Member

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    No idea what rims these are. The rims are 14" and obviously 4 bolt. Does anyone know if they sell these center covers for the hub? I dont know how to tell which ones would fit. Are they universal or do I need to figure out what kind of rims these are? Two are very lose and one is missing. Id like the flat top ones like I have. I have some center decals to go on them.
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    the center caps that came with my rims looked like they were for a 4 wheel drive truck...LOL
    I measured the OD and then went on Summit's site and ordered a set I liked. then put the steerhead emblems on them...:thumbs2:
     

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    I took one of my wheels to a tire/wheel store. They had a "stepped" tool that they inserted in the hole that told them exactly what size center will fit. I then ordered what I needed.
     
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    Center caps don't go anywhere near the rim.
     
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    smegnl Roger Saffle Supporting Member

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    thanks.
     
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    smegnl Roger Saffle Supporting Member

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    Those should be Appliance Mag Lace wheels. I haven't seen that brand active since the late 1980s. I imagine find original caps for them would be difficult.

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    The above image is from a vintage wheel dealer's website. He also looks like he has a similar set of four with a crest symbol around the "A".
    Here is his link ....

    https://www.akhwheels.com/pages/misc.php?cat=11

    If you are set on using a personalized decal, you may want to shop locally for something with a flatter center. Good luck!
     
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    smegnl Roger Saffle Supporting Member

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    That was very helpful, thank you
    EDIT: he had flat ones
    Four used Appliance center caps in stock for this center bore. These run $65 per center cap.
    Shipping is $14.60.
    Terry Rowe
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    This is a 36 year old wheel purchase 4 no center caps went to a trailer supply store got 4center cups and make to fit I pay 37 Dls for this cups the rest is in your hands how good you like to make them, good luck to find something to fit
     

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    I like the way you painted the black on the rims.
     
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    I was enlarging the picture to see what tire size you have there but couldn't make it out.
    I am in the tire business and lately the selection of 14" inch tires has been shrinking. The same goes for some 16" tires. I think 15" tires will have a decent selection for some time yet because of them being a more popular choice for musclecars and some truck applications that stuck around for a long time. A lot of this is driven by new cars going to increased wheel diameters. Most new cars start at 18 inch wheels now.
    Do you have tires lined up for these?
     
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    I looked at our website, TireBuyer.
    215/70/14 and 225/70/14 are offered in several choices.
    245/60/14 can only be had in BFG.
     

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