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Originally Posted by eaglesan13
I put the wheels on the car, then tried to install the new NOS center caps that I has stashed away for this project, but I can't get the caps on. It seems like they are too big, and I can't get the cap clips pushed inside the wheel center. I've never had a problem like this before, but does anyone know if there are different sizes of center caps, maybe for 14 inch versus 15 inch wheels? Or, if not, is there some trick to get the caps on (without scratching the rims)?
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Chris,
it's much easier to install the caps with the wheels off the car, with the wheels laying flat on the ground (right side up). Still not easy, but easier. You can set one tab (of the cap) in first, then pry the others in with a large, flat head screwdriver (or similar tool). You'll notice there are 3 slots in the center of the wheel opening. I believe this is where the cap tabs fit in. It is tough not to scratch the wheels though...