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Old May 28, 2010 | 06:25 PM
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Was wondering what the benefit of the wheel seals would be (on stock KH 15" wheels) to someone using the full size wheel covers. I can see the need for use with the dog dish caps, what say you??? Pilot Dan
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Originally Posted by Pilot Dan
Was wondering what the benefit of the wheel seals would be (on stock KH 15" wheels) to someone using the full size wheel covers. I can see the need for use with the dog dish caps, what say you??? Pilot Dan
Can't say I even know what your refering too!!
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Refering to the dust shields? Or the the inner seals on the spindels?
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Old May 29, 2010 | 07:30 AM
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If you're referring to the rubber tubes in the wheel windows, John Hinckley explained that the seals were used with full wheel covers to prevent a stone from getting into the closed cover. With the vented covers from '59 on, the seals weren't used.
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Originally Posted by mashinter
If you're referring to the rubber tubes in the wheel windows, John Hinckley explained that the seals were used with full wheel covers to prevent a stone from getting into the closed cover. With the vented covers from '59 on, the seals weren't used.
Yes, that was the question. I had seen some 58-60 wheels with them and some without. Apparently, if the earlier wheels got used on a 59 or later car that would account for their appearance in some instances. Thanks for the reply.
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