Tapacubos para Chevrolet Cavalier

Hubcaps for Chevrolet Cavalier

Over the years, hubcaps have evolved from small, steel protective caps beaten onto the hubs with a rubber mallet to artistic masterpieces that cover, protect, and beautify vehicle wheels. Hubcaps have grown larger, and the terms hubcaps and wheel covers are used interchangeably. With a selection of hubcaps for the Chevrolet Cavalier model sedan, you can find ones to fit your style.

Some specialty wheels do not have the slot around the bead area that hubcaps normally attach to. An easy way to make these wheels more attractive is with wheel skins. Wheel skins attach to clips that secure them to the wheel. In addition, each wheel skin is designed for one individual size and style of wheel while caps and covers are standard sized and interchangeable within the same size group.

The cap or cover is standardized to the same size as the tire. If the vehicle takes 15-inch tires, it will take 15-inch caps and covers. If you are not sure of tire size, the tire specifications are available in raised print on the sidewall of the tire.

Your options are OEM and aftermarket, and they are described here:

• Factory original caps, bearing the Chevrolet name and logo, are available directly from Chevrolet dealerships. They are frequently referred to as OEM, or Original Equipment Manufacturer.
• Aftermarket caps are made by private companies with no relationship to Chevrolet. They are often available in a variety of colors and designs.

The two major causes of lost caps and covers are uneven seating and physical damage. Make sure the caps and covers are firmly seated all around. If necessary, gently seat them using the palm of your hand.

After you have maintenance done on your tires or brakes, recheck the caps and covers before you leave the repair shop. You might want to remove them before you have service done and replace them when you are finished. Be especially careful about curbs. Bumping into curbs can easily damage the hubcaps.

There are two basic kinds of hubcap tools, which are described below:

• Rubber mallet:Metal hubcaps and wheel center caps sometimes require a rubber mallet to properly seat them.
• Wheel lock key: Decorative hubcaps often have a locking lug nut to discourage theft. The tool to unlock the lug nut, called a key, is supplied with the covers.