Center caps, Can I use the flat caps? Options

[n2j2ryan]

Looking for centre caps for my wheels. Can I use the flatter style caps for these or do I have to use, the cup style?

[Tom_T]

FYI - Porsche Classic has reintroduced the OE style caps for the 914 Alloy wheels - including those 4-lug Fuchs - & sells them through dealers & parts house, as well as online at the link below.

http://www.classicshop.porsche.com/pcos-us...cg36130307.html

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However, check if better priced at either Sunset Porsche OR or Suncoast Porsche FL - since their online parts websites tend to have less mark-up than other dealers.

Note that they are thin stamped metal, so don't hammer on them, & remove them yourself before taking the car to a tire shop, mechanic, etc., & many have cut a short section of PVC pipe to fit over/around the raised portion & land on the outer lip to tap them into the wheel, & a smaller pipe to fit inside the wheel from the back to pop them out safely (remember to smooth & deburr the cut edges of the PVC).

There are also less expensive billet aluminum repros of those which are more sturdy for a DD, with gorillas at the tire stores banging on them, etc. - look over on TheSamba.com for sellers.

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Tom
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