How do I know what size center caps fit my rims?

How to Measure Center Caps

Place the center cap on a table or solid work surface, so that the opening of the center cap is facing upward.
Place a tape measure or tape ruler across the opening on the center cap.
Measure the outer diameter at the base or opening of the center cap, as this is the widest portion of the cap.

What is the cap in the middle of the rim called?

A center cap, or centercap is a decorative disk on an automobile wheel that covers a central portion of the wheel.

Are center caps on wheels necessary?

You don’t have to be an auto enthusiast to notice how terrible a missing center cap makes your wheel and entire vehicle look. Needless to say, replacing missing center caps is essential if you’re selling your car or truck.

Are center caps all the same size?

Many people think that center caps are “universal fit” but this is definetley not true. One wheel can have over 30 different center caps. The easiest way to find your correct cap is if you have a cap still on one of your wheels.

Are center caps plastic?

If you’re not sure what a wheel center cap is, it’s a small metal or plastic disk that’s right in the middle of a wheel. Wheel center caps are also called center hub caps.

Are all center caps the same size?

Is it OK to drive without center caps?

Yes, you can still drive without wheel covers. Their purpose is primarily aesthetic – they hide the lug nuts and rims while protecting those parts from dust and damage. Simply put, you can drive your car even when it has no wheel covers, but it will be a minus point on your car’s looks.

Is it OK to not have hub caps?

Some prefer the look of hubcaps to bare steel, and some people hate hubcaps more than anything. Some insist that alloy is the only choice. But, it all comes down to what you want to do with your car. Going without hubcaps isn’t going to damage your tires.