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TwoBearWisconsin
01-17-2010, 08:57 PM
I'd like to replace my wheel covers with some chrome trim rings and center caps. How can I tell if these center caps would fit the Yaris's standard 15" steel wheel? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOYOTA-MATRIX-CAMRY-2-5-WHEEL-CENTER-HUP-CAP-NEW-4PCS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3ca9294e2cQQitemZ2 60536094252QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAcc essories#rpdId

Cosmonaut
01-20-2010, 06:38 PM
i may be wrong but i think those are for the alloy wheels not the steelies.

kimona
01-20-2010, 08:28 PM
i may be wrong but i think those are for the alloy wheels not the steelies.

+1

Snappy
01-22-2010, 01:49 AM
I bought a couple pairs of this style center cap, one pair from this seller.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1996-1997-1998-TOYOTA-COROLLA-CENTER-CAPS-HUBCAPS-NOS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem518ec649feQQitemZ35 0287710718QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAcce ssories

The pair from this guy had 8 plastic clips spaced out evenly that held securely over the center protruding part of the 15in steel wheel. The other set I bought from someone else only had 4 clips, and was not as secure. I was happy with this look myself.

I searched ebay for Corolla Center Caps.

coffiend
01-22-2010, 05:38 AM
i will sell you all 4 of these caps for real cheap if you are interested.

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv358/yaris88/6.jpg

Mead
01-22-2010, 12:33 PM
i will sell you all 4 of these caps for real cheap if you are interested.

i'm interested... check PM

ozmdd
01-26-2010, 04:19 PM
send a pm to lilredrocket on the trim rings...he has some on his that look good.

coffiend
01-26-2010, 08:23 PM
Mead you've been PM'd check please.

:)

YAR1S
01-26-2010, 09:39 PM
Here's another option. It's what I currently have setup on my car.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/Cheekyllama/IMG_3040.jpg
They are the stock steelies(take off hubcaps).... with trim rings (can be found at any autozone/advanced autos/O' Reileys for about $10-11 per wheel... keep in mind that you need 15" sized trim rings or whatever size rim you have if your not sure buy one try it out and if it doesnt work take it back and get the next size up!

Give your wheels a good ole scrub down before you put the trim rings on.... the key to this look is to keep your steelies as clean as possible. Once the rims and tires have been cleaned get youself some tire shine..... spray the tires AND a little bit on the rims... let the tires dry on their own but get a rag and smoothe out the oil on the rims so you dont get spots where the spray has dried.

Now put on your trim rings.... align the holes with the air stem ;]

As for the center of the wheels... you should already have chrome nuts... polish those suckers up....

and Personally I added "dust caps" from NAPA to the centers to clean up the look especially since the axle on the front wheels are visable.
The dust or "center" cap is from Napa's Balkamp catalog # 730-2411
they are only a dollar or two per cap.

When you get the caps they will be a little bit too large and will fly off... so you will need some 3m double-sided tape (home depot/lowes), one or two layers will do it... dont be shy with the stuff.... apply the tape on the inside of the cap... before putting the cap on... this will make it easier. Once the tape is on... press onto wheel... use a rubber mallet to get it all the way on there... (btw these are removeable but should stay on till you need them off... no need to take them off to clean your wheels.


annnd..... wa-lah!
your done.

TwoBearWisconsin
01-30-2010, 08:08 PM
Yar1s: that's the look I want! Thanks!

YAR1S
01-30-2010, 10:56 PM
:) no probs.

SimTronik
10-11-2010, 08:15 AM
Thanks YAR1S i definitly working to have this set up ready for winter ;)

SimTronik
10-12-2010, 11:58 PM
YAR1S, i'm searching and searching for the center dust caps and can't find it. Can you find some for me or buy me some and i'll pay you trough paypal? I like the fact they are chrome.

.Kevin.
10-13-2010, 02:12 AM
I bought a couple pairs of this style center cap, one pair from this seller.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1996-1997-1998-TOYOTA-COROLLA-CENTER-CAPS-HUBCAPS-NOS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem518ec649feQQitemZ35 0287710718QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAcce ssories

The pair from this guy had 8 plastic clips spaced out evenly that held securely over the center protruding part of the 15in steel wheel. The other set I bought from someone else only had 4 clips, and was not as secure. I was happy with this look myself.

I searched ebay for Corolla Center Caps.

will those fit on the 15 inch steelies

RedRide
10-13-2010, 12:02 PM
will those fit on the 15 inch steelies

Yes, they are the same exact ones I have on my Yaris.

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21816&highlight=trim+rings

matthewai
10-28-2010, 08:39 PM
i got the dust caps but i dont think i put them on right
do they make a full cover that attaches with the 4 lug nuts? like on police cars
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MAZDA-CENTER-CAPS-4-LUG-4-USED-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem35a5f23372QQitemZ23041 7380210QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries#ht_942wt_941would these work