Some Information On Wheel Trims
A wheel trim is found on a car wheel and covers the central part of the wheel by way of a decorative disk. Sometimes cars with steel wheels have a wheel trim that covers the whole wheel and alloy wheels tend to use smaller wheel trims. There are a number of reasons for wheel trims, but they can certainly help make your car more aesthetically appealing if they are all present on the car.
If you are looking to add value to your car then a wheel trim dressing can help. If your vehicle is missing any hub caps or they have seen better days then this will decrease the value of your car which is a real shame given that wheel trims are not really expensive to buy, can easily be replaced and will make a big difference to how your car looks.
You can also buy wheel trims that do not rotate. When your vehicle is in motion then the non-rotating wheel trim will stay in the same orientation. There are various advantages to this such as being able to advertise on it or put messages on it. This is good for companies who are hoping to advertise on cars, buses and taxis etc.
When looking for wheel trims there are several places you can go, on line, to a second hand car parts store or in a specialized shop. You should know that there are some particular things to know before you buy wheel trims. You need to know what size wheel your car has. Look at the rim diameter on your tyre and you will find that your local stockist will probably have it in stock. You don't need to measure your wheel with a tape measure as you can simply look at the side of your tyre which will indicate this.
It isn't hard to fit a wheel trim at all. Firstly you should make sure the wheel trim is securely fitted to your car or other vehicle. The steel tension ring should be fitted inside each trim, in the grooves. You then clip the steel ring onto every lug on the trim, which then pushes every one of the lugs out. This increases the tension so the trim can be fit securely. The usage of a tension ring is necessary for the wheel trim to fit properly.
After that, locate the valve on the wheel, making sure that the wheel trims is placed in such a way that the valve cap can pass through the proper opening on the trim.
The next step is to work your way all the way round the wheel pushing the trim into the wheel. Make sure that each one of the lugs is locked into the wheel trim until it finally slots into place and is held securely in position.
The important thing to remember is size, always check when ordering online. A mechanic will be able to assist you if you find it hard to fit. Many mechanics and garages store their own wheel trims so may fit it for you for free. If you don't want to use a garage then online shops can provide wheel trims as well as details on how to fix them. You Tube and such can be helpful when looking for a good guide about fitting wheel trims.
