Do you remove wheel centers for Track use?

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Dec 30, 2022 | 09:50 PM

RichardL

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Do you remove wheel centers for Track use?

Plan to take new C8 to first track day end of Jan. Does everyone remove the wheel centers for track use on C8? I always
remove the wheel centers on our C4. Was not sure if that is necessary for C8 or not.

Thanks for any feedback.

Dec 31, 2022 | 08:01 AM

taken19

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I think it's prudent to remove them since its quick and easy. Otherwise you may find yourself buying a new set every other track day...

Dec 31, 2022 | 09:50 AM

combatninja

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I always take center caps off when I track a car. Cheap insurance. Plus, think how fast your car will be with those 6 oz. removed.

Dec 31, 2022 | 10:20 AM

AHP

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The notion of removing the center caps before tracking has never occurred to me. Multiple track days in multiple cars (C8 included) and I've never had an issue with center caps.

Dec 31, 2022 | 02:21 PM

RichardL

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AHP

The notion of removing the center caps before tracking has never occurred to me. Multiple track days in multiple cars (C8 included) and I've never had an issue with center caps.

I started removing them from the C4 wheels after the first track day. The heat from the wheel caused the plastic caps to lose tension and would not hold tight any longer. So after that I always removed them.
Wasn't sure if the C8 wheels got that hot. Looking for a strong suction cup to see if I can pull them off at the track.

Jan 3, 2023 | 01:15 PM

C5racecar

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Yes, I have seen many of them fly off at the track.

Jan 4, 2023 | 08:56 PM

RichardL

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I have decided i would remove them. Still looking for a easy way to remove them with out scratching the rim. Looks like suction cup will not work because the emblem on the centers are raised. Any one got an easy way without removing the rim?