Fuchs wheel lug nuts covers/caps?, Anybody find a set that fits? |
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Fuchs wheel lug nuts covers/caps?, Anybody find a set that fits? |
DC_neun_vierzehn |
Apr 28 2021, 09:53 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 438 Joined: 16-November 20 From: Delaware Shore Member No.: 24,893 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I have a clean set of stock silver Fuchs (4x130) that I will be keeping that way as long as I own my 914. Unpolished, unpainted.
However, I have another set of Fuchs (also 4x130) that I recently acquired that I'm getting cleaned up and painted black like the pic below I found online. The center caps will be painted black as well. But I don't want to paint my lug nuts (as I'm sure they would look beat up as soon as the wheels were installed by the socket). Thus, I'm wondering if anybody has found any lug nut covers/caps that would snap on to the stock Fuchs lug nuts. Obviously I would be looking for black caps or have to paint the caps black to match the wheels. Thanks in advance. Attached thumbnail(s) |
Mark Henry |
Apr 28 2021, 10:11 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
I have ebay black covers, 19mm, came with little puller tool IIRC about $20 for a set of 20, but that was severial years ago. They have an odd mushroom like head for the puller, I didn't like them in the package, I remember complaining about them at the time but once on the wheel they look acceptable.
WCM had a nicer looking cap for the VW's but they self distructed every time you pulled them. |
Montreal914 |
Apr 28 2021, 10:12 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,675 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California |
Probably Beetle plastic caps would work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
These are what I am referring to: |
Mark Henry |
Apr 28 2021, 10:17 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
These ones, get the set of 40 then you have lots of spares.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/222193684574?_trkp...0.c100930.m5375 |
Mark Henry |
Apr 28 2021, 10:20 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Probably Beetle plastic caps would work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) These are what I am referring to: Those are the ones that self distruct, get 2 sets so you have spares. There's also two different head styles, acorn and plain, and you can get them in black or chrome finish. |
914Sixer |
Apr 28 2021, 10:20 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,989 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Here you go for bolts, only the head is 17mm not 19mm. Correct fit for stock alloy wheels. click to open
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Montreal914 |
Apr 28 2021, 10:21 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,675 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California |
Mark, aren't these for 17mm? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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914Sixer |
Apr 28 2021, 10:23 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,989 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Bolt Head is 17 mm. Length and shaft are same as stock
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Mark Henry |
Apr 28 2021, 10:24 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Is that the link I posted ? GD tablet...I'll post from my PC. |
DC_neun_vierzehn |
Apr 28 2021, 10:27 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 438 Joined: 16-November 20 From: Delaware Shore Member No.: 24,893 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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DC_neun_vierzehn |
Apr 28 2021, 10:29 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 438 Joined: 16-November 20 From: Delaware Shore Member No.: 24,893 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
These ones, get the set of 40 then you have lots of spares. https://www.ebay.com/itm/222193684574?_trkp...0.c100930.m5375 These look perfect actually. |
rhodyguy |
Apr 28 2021, 10:40 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,188 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Carry a tiny screwdriver in the glovebox. You'll need one if you get a flat and don't have the specialty tool to remove the caps. PITA to remove at times. Esp on the side of the road with cars whizzing by. BTDT. The plastic caps are useless for lug removal. Then they get ruined when you try. Then they ALL go in the garbage. BTDT.
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Root_Werks |
Apr 28 2021, 10:54 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,425 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Carry a tiny screwdriver in the glovebox. You'll need one if you get a flat and don't have the specialty tool to remove the caps. PITA to remove at times. Esp on the side of the road with cars whizzing by. BTDT. The plastic caps are useless for lug removal. Then they get ruined when you try. Then they ALL go in the garbage. BTDT. How the heck are you removing the caps buddy? Have them on my Bugs and use a little plyers with no teeth. Works great, just wiggle back and forth a little as you gently pull. 2-3 seconds, the cap is off, no damage. |
914Sixer |
Apr 28 2021, 11:03 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,989 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Those are whole bolt set, NOT plastic caps.
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Mark Henry |
Apr 28 2021, 12:18 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
They are 19mm on my fuchs, 5 Bolt (nuts) and 4 bolt. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
For the caps try this: https://www.google.com/search?q=ebay+plasti...DCA4&uact=5 |
rhodyguy |
Apr 28 2021, 01:02 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,188 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Ok. Carry a pair of smooth faced pliers in the glove box. I have never seen a pair of pliers with no teeth buddy. Where do I buy a pair pal? Thing is, the caps for the 19mm headed bolts are a real tight fit. So grab that softer than the pliers plastic with the toothless pliers, squzee hard, wiggle and pull at the same time. I would buy 2 sets of the caps so replacements are close at hand
A better solution is re-anodize the long 19mm headed lugs and use a soft socket. |
JamesJ |
Apr 28 2021, 02:10 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 228 Joined: 30-April 20 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 24,202 Region Association: Northern California |
I had my lug bolts cerakoted and have the same issue.
@rhodyguy "A better solution is re-anodize the long 19mm headed lugs and use a soft socket." By soft socket do you mean one with a liner in it or a soft metal socket? Where to purchase? The only protective sockets I have found have plastic sleeves on the outside to protect the rim, but not the lug bolt head. I thought of just running a single layer of electrical tape or white medical tape on the outside of the lug bolt for removal/installation. |
DC_neun_vierzehn |
Apr 28 2021, 03:13 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 438 Joined: 16-November 20 From: Delaware Shore Member No.: 24,893 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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DC_neun_vierzehn |
Apr 28 2021, 03:16 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 438 Joined: 16-November 20 From: Delaware Shore Member No.: 24,893 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
They are 19mm on my fuchs, 5 Bolt (nuts) and 4 bolt. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) For the caps try this: https://www.google.com/search?q=ebay+plasti...DCA4&uact=5 Got it (19mm is the cap fit). Thank you. |
Rob-O |
Apr 28 2021, 04:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,253 Joined: 5-December 03 From: Mansfield, TX Member No.: 1,419 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I had my lug bolts cerakoted and have the same issue. @rhodyguy "A better solution is re-anodize the long 19mm headed lugs and use a soft socket." By soft socket do you mean one with a liner in it or a soft metal socket? Where to purchase? The only protective sockets I have found have plastic sleeves on the outside to protect the rim, but not the lug bolt head. I thought of just running a single layer of electrical tape or white medical tape on the outside of the lug bolt for removal/installation. Zims Autotechnik has soft sockets. The inner portion is soft (well, softer than steel). Ask for Aaron. |
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