Wheel Trims (Hubcaps)
Wheel trims are plastic covers fitted over steel wheels to improve appearance and protect the wheel face.
What is Wheel Trims (Hubcaps)?
They are common on base models and winter wheel sets. Most clip on with a metal retaining ring. Some are bolted on with the wheel nuts. Cable ties can help keep trims in place but must not block cooling or the valve.
How it works
Spring clips grip the wheel rim and hold the trim in place.
Why it matters for your car
Loose trims can fly off; check them after hitting a kerb. Align the valve cut-out with the tyre valve when fitting.
Other terms
- Aftermarket Parts
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- Blocking Fee (Idle Fee)
- Blow-by
- Brake Fade
- Car Sharing
- Engine Bay Cleaning
- Four-Stroke Engine
- Four-Wheel Drive (4WD, 4×4)
- Fuel Trim
- Fusible Link (Main Fuse)
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Inductive Sensor
- Kilowatt-hour (kWh)
- Kingpin
- Mechanic’s Creeper
- Piston
- Power Mirror
- Vehicle Ownership Transfer
- Water-in-fuel Sensor