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To center cap or not ..

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Fightnfire, Aug 18, 2012.

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To center cap or not ..

Poll closed Oct 17, 2012.

  1. Put em back on

    26 vote(s)
    44.8%

  2. Keep them off

    32 vote(s)
    55.2%
  1. Aug 18, 2012 at 8:51 AM
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    Fightnfire

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    Fightnfire [OP] Recklessly tired

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    Got the tires rotated the other day and liked the look of the wheels minus the caps. I had them leave them off, still a bit undecided tho.

    Thoughts?

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    Fightnfire, Aug 18, 2012
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  2. Aug 18, 2012 at 8:53 AM
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    Hmm, oddly the other thing I just decided. No more tire polish or shine. Looks silly. Wheels show up way better just on a clean tire and not shiny.
     
    Fightnfire, Aug 18, 2012
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  3. Aug 18, 2012 at 8:56 AM
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    I like the look without. Even on my stock steel wheels I prefer the no-cap look. I wonder if there's any protection from dirt/moisture offered by the caps though...
     
    bigmooze, Aug 18, 2012
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  4. Aug 18, 2012 at 9:07 AM
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    Fightnfire

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    According to the Discount guys no. Perfectly fine to run without in any condition. However, I wouldn't trust that 100%.
     
    Fightnfire, Aug 18, 2012
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  5. Aug 18, 2012 at 9:07 AM
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    Oh this reminds me of the time we put rocks in the caps to make my friend go crazy....
     
    babytruck, Aug 18, 2012
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  6. Aug 18, 2012 at 11:12 AM
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    I vote to keep off. Just took mine off also, just sprayed hubs with a high temp flat black
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    amocat 777, Aug 18, 2012
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  7. Aug 18, 2012 at 11:44 AM
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    Meh... looks good either way, IMO. I run without them, don't have to worry about them cracking, falling off, etc.
     
    45acp, Aug 18, 2012
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  8. Aug 18, 2012 at 12:08 PM
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    I've always been a fan of the no center cap look. I hate the "Pinnochio" look of center caps.

    Here's my truck:

    Old wheels

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    New wheels

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    STiLL WILL, Aug 18, 2012
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  9. Aug 18, 2012 at 12:29 PM
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    ya i like them with out the center caps it looks nice
     
    blake5995, Aug 18, 2012
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  10. Aug 18, 2012 at 12:33 PM
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    I like no center caps if theres no rust behind them. IF there is some black paint and it looks good
     
    CayucosTacoma, Aug 18, 2012
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  11. Aug 18, 2012 at 9:03 PM
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    I voted leave them off. Actually, I'm not sure you don't end up with more rust with them on. To me, caps tend to retain moisture and they never really get cleaned good unless you take the wheels off. Here's when I was trying to decide. I decided to leave them off.

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    phantomblackgto, Aug 18, 2012
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  12. Aug 19, 2012 at 10:35 AM
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    Nice looking trucks guys. Phantom, I agree ... those look great without the center caps.
     
    Fightnfire, Aug 19, 2012
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  13. Aug 19, 2012 at 12:05 PM
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    i say keep them off but spray the area of the hub that shows through
     
    jeckel7234, Aug 19, 2012
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  14. Sep 12, 2012 at 9:25 PM
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    for this particular wheel, i vote to keep them off. i think it looks better capless with your truck.
     
    SCSPerformance, Sep 12, 2012
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  15. Sep 14, 2012 at 1:53 PM
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    Yamaha Dave, Sep 14, 2012
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  16. Sep 20, 2012 at 10:19 PM
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    I likey!
     
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  17. Sep 25, 2012 at 6:24 PM
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    Off for sure. I have the same wheels. Never liked the center caps.
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    Elp303, Sep 25, 2012
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  18. Sep 25, 2012 at 6:32 PM
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    I vote for no caps. Thats how I am going to run my wheels
     
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