Hi guys,
I’ve got the 15” basket weave bbs’s. All of my center caps are not gripping the wheels and come off very easy.
The caps seem in good condition, and the lip on the wheels are clean.
Is there something I’m missing?
My next guess is to buy a single new one and see how it fits. Maybe the plastics on mine have stretched or become worn?
Any one got a idea before I spend £100 on a new one to test?
Bbs basket weave center caps not gripping
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If you post a picture it will give a better idea.
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When i refurbed my wheels i found the extra layer of paint on the wheel centre-boss made the centre-caps a bit harder to twist-lock on.
Try wrapping some insulation tape around the wheel -boss, where the cap innards grip.
Try wrapping some insulation tape around the wheel -boss, where the cap innards grip.
I've used plumber's thread seal tape (white PTFE/Teflon tape) on one of them on which the threads seem worn out or damaged, and works perfect.
Maneesh
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1986 E30 M10 316 Manual Schwarz Chromie
1982 E28 M20 520i Henna Rot - Project
1988 E32 M70 750iL Schwarz - MASSIVE Project
1991 W201 190e Automatic Schwarz - Sold
1991 W201 190e Automatic Silver AMG Tribute - Sold
1993 E36 M40 316i Manual Brillantrot (RIP: rotting in peace)
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Hi sorry for slow reply. I’ll try get a couple of pictures tomorrow.
I’ll also give the insulation tape a go.
We had thought where the wheels had been refurbed that maybe there was to much paint on them and was causing the clips to no seat properly. I’ll try the tape and see how it effects it.
I’ll also give the insulation tape a go.
We had thought where the wheels had been refurbed that maybe there was to much paint on them and was causing the clips to no seat properly. I’ll try the tape and see how it effects it.