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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 01:26 AM
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Hello all,

After 4 years and 30k miles (not bad!) I'm replacing the Pilot Sport tires that were shipped on my 505A wheel\tire combo...And the Center caps are only held on with some combo of double sided tape and a spot of glue.

Anyone discover this, and have you come up with a new\better way to secure the centers (plastic 2-piece caps with CCW logo?)

Any suggestions are appreciated, would hate to put these expensive new tires on and lose the caps right away...
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 03:24 PM
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Replying to my own post just to provide some information: I spoke to Chip at Complete Custom Wheels, and since the build date of my wheels the center cap design has changed. It is now a one-piece billet cap with an o-ring retention system. Much more secure and better quality.

Will be purchasing the upgraded caps.
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