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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 11:29 AM
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Default C5 Thin Spoke Wheel Cap Depth Differences

I did a replacement of a front wheel (old one had chrome coming off). What I noticed is that the depth of the actual wheel cap is deeper than the old one I took off.

Anyone had experience with this?

Is there a way to buy a new set of matching wheel caps that would fit?

Any suggestions would be helpful.

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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 10:42 AM
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In fact, after pulling the front versus the back center caps, I noticed the front caps are shorter than the rear caps? Anyone ever had any issues with this when putting new center caps on?
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By how much. I have a 2000 with thin spokes and never noticed it I'll have to look tonight.
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 06:36 PM
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I didn't measure, but it appears to be 1/2" or more
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