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Title: Centre Caps?
Post by: Sonic_Boom on 13 August 2007, 15:38:20

I've just bought these alloys:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v63/Cossie735/OmegaIrmsherAlloys.jpg)
But they didn't come with centre caps can anyone point me in the right direction of where I could get some?
Cheers Rich

Title: Re: Centre Caps?
Post by: VXL V6 on 13 August 2007, 16:48:05

May as well get them from the dealers, can't imagine they would be that expensive, you'll also need the little plastic cover for each wheel nut (so 20 in all)

Title: Re: Centre Caps?
Post by: Danny on 13 August 2007, 17:59:02

I dont think you necessarily need the wheel nut plastic caps, personal choice i suppose, I put my original nuts on my elite wheels that came with the car on GLS wheels, I bought a set of locking nuts though

you could keep your eyes open for a elite being broken in a scrapyard and see if you can get the centre caps dirt cheap

Title: Re: Centre Caps?
Post by: Sonic_Boom on 13 August 2007, 18:07:15

I'll go into Lookers tomorrow and see how much they are.
Cheers Rich

Title: Re: Centre Caps?
Post by: Dave-C on 13 August 2007, 20:46:36

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I've just bought these alloys:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v63/Cossie735/OmegaIrmsherAlloys.jpg)
But they didn't come with centre caps can anyone point me in the right direction of where I could get some?
Cheers Rich

The ones for the pre face lift Elite 16" s are about £9.50 + vat retail...  try with a TC... should bring 'em down a bit...

Just a ball parker..

DC

Title: Re: Centre Caps?
Post by: hotel21 on 13 August 2007, 20:56:29

Take care that they are genuine VX rims and not simply a similar substitute.  

I know that Markie on here got a similar set but the centre cap holes are a VERY slightly differring size - only 1mm or so - but enough so that the caps do not fit tightly and simply fall out......     :-/

Title: Re: Centre Caps?
Post by: Sonic_Boom on 14 August 2007, 00:04:58

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Take care that they are genuine VX rims and not simply a similar substitute.

How do I tell?
Cheers Rich

Title: Re: Centre Caps?
Post by: hotel21 on 14 August 2007, 00:12:37

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Take care that they are genuine VX rims and not simply a similar substitute.

How do I tell?
Cheers Rich

Would guess at 'Irmscher' and a VX part number cast into the inside of the rim on the leg area but to be sure, PM Markie and he will advise whats on his.   :y

Title: Re: Centre Caps?
Post by: Markie on 14 August 2007, 11:06:49

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Take care that they are genuine VX rims and not simply a similar substitute.

How do I tell?
Cheers Rich

Would guess at 'Irmscher' and a VX part number cast into the inside of the rim on the leg area but to be sure, PM Markie and he will advise whats on his.   :y

Actually, i dot have centre caps on mine and i am still looking, i have been given ( but not bought or checked it out) part number  v0009179671                   039E03 HUB COVER SIL    20.73 for 4 including VAT, 4.90 each excluding vat

Title: Re: Centre Caps?
Post by: Sonic_Boom on 14 August 2007, 17:29:55

I've just tried my 16" Elite centre caps on the said 17" which fit perfectly but obviously don't look right.
Rich