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XD Series Hoss Center Caps = Garbage

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by UticaClub, Mar 15, 2011.

  1. Mar 15, 2011 at 11:54 AM
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    UticaClub

    UticaClub [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So I've got XD Hoss 17" rims that are about six months old and the "chrome" centercaps are already flaking off. Anyone have the same problem and if so anyone have any luck getting them replaced? I wash my truck every other day at work, so I would expect the things to last a little longer than six months, regardless of the beating they take from the road salt up here. I'm definitely getting steel wheels before next winter.
     
  2. Mar 15, 2011 at 11:58 AM
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    The End

    The End #allenfab

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    Never had any problems with mine, maybe just paint them black. I'm sure the salt has a lot to do with it.
     
  3. Mar 15, 2011 at 7:52 PM
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    I had them on my Jeep and KMC and Discount Tire said it was a user error by washing it at car wash. I was pissed and said XD is and off-road branch shouldnt be plastic or cheap made. Discount tire paid for replacements but that took a little to get it out of them. I love the Hoss wheels but the big long center caps and being plastic ruin the wheel. Should be flush.
     
  4. Feb 15, 2012 at 5:09 AM
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    orangedevil37

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    Yeah i have to agree mine are shit as well. I wanna get some metal or alluminum ones. Has any one painted theirs black?
     
  5. Feb 15, 2012 at 5:15 AM
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    i have plasti dipped mine will get a pic today.
     
  6. Feb 15, 2012 at 5:39 AM
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    REDTRD

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    My old moto metal wheels I had on my last truck, the center caps did the same thing. They were made out of cheap "chrome" plastic. Good to know though the Hoss is my number 1 pick for wheels on my taco when ever I order.
     
  7. Feb 15, 2012 at 5:48 AM
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    That's what happens when you buy flashy Bro wheels...

    Oh wait did I just say that? Oops...
     
  8. Feb 17, 2012 at 3:46 PM
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    orangedevil37

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    where can you get stuff plasti dipped?
     
  9. Feb 17, 2012 at 3:53 PM
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    it comes in a spray can.. lowes carries it I know.
     
  10. Feb 17, 2012 at 3:56 PM
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    U r washing your car too much
     
  11. Feb 17, 2012 at 6:27 PM
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    Sweet thanks. Gonna go get some plasti diP
     
  12. Jun 18, 2012 at 4:56 PM
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    yeah bud i have the same and they are shit hubcaps. with shipping its close to 70 for 2 so kinda sucks to buy. Anyone have a pic of them painted black?
     
  13. Jun 18, 2012 at 5:08 PM
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    No problems with mine... Been having them on my truck for a 11 months now.
     
  14. Jun 18, 2012 at 8:14 PM
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    How much snow/salt/sand mix does your truck see?
     
  15. Aug 2, 2012 at 11:01 AM
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    i want to paint mine black too. Thats too much chrome for me but i love em.

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