mabeline Posted December 20, 2011 #1 Posted December 20, 2011 I've seen a few different ideas for hub caps on 8" wheels. Don't know if anybody has tried this. I had a front hub cap from my semi kicking around, it measures 8 3/4" same as the outside lip of 8" wheel. There's a small gap between the wheel and the cap about an 1/8" but it's really hard to pull back off. Can't give it the acid run right now( few to many icy patches).
friesman Posted December 20, 2011 #2 Posted December 20, 2011 that really dresses it up, I hope it works well. brian
mabeline Posted December 20, 2011 Author #3 Posted December 20, 2011 that really dresses it up, I hope it works well. brian The hub cap was only $12.75 so I ain't losing much if it won't stay on. Spent my money on dumber things. I think the tabs are a little long, I might try grinding them down a bit. I was going to try the golf cart caps but read here somewhere that the hub sticks out to far.
Traindriver Posted February 24, 2012 #4 Posted February 24, 2012 Go to golf cart store the local one here in Joplin several differen't styles in stock. Or can order out of their catalog. large selection there
Brake Pad Posted February 25, 2012 #5 Posted February 25, 2012 and get a white pen stick and paint the lettering on the wheels white, Like raised white lettering, Makes the tires stand out
XV1100SE Posted February 25, 2012 #6 Posted February 25, 2012 Go to golf cart store the local one here in Joplin several differen't styles in stock. Or can order out of their catalog. large selection there I tried the ones from the cart store but they didn't come out far enough to clear the hub.
mabeline Posted February 25, 2012 Author #7 Posted February 25, 2012 and get a white pen stick and paint the lettering on the wheels white, Like raised white lettering, Makes the tires stand out Hey Brake Pad have you done this to yours. CAN I SEE CAN I SEE Mabeline
wes0778 Posted February 25, 2012 #8 Posted February 25, 2012 The hub cap was only $12.75 so I ain't losing much if it won't stay on. Spent my money on dumber things. I think the tabs are a little long, I might try grinding them down a bit. I was going to try the golf cart caps but read here somewhere that the hub sticks out to far. Where???
mabeline Posted February 25, 2012 Author #9 Posted February 25, 2012 Where???[/quote Pretty much any truck stop or truck dealer ( peterbilt, freightliner ) should have them. Probably cheaper on your side of the 49th too. Bring along a measuring tape I think there are a few different sizes. 8 3/4" to the tabs.
warmbiker Posted March 3, 2012 #10 Posted March 3, 2012 The hub cap was only $12.75 so I ain't losing much if it won't stay on. Spent my money on dumber things. I think the tabs are a little long, I might try grinding them down a bit. I was going to try the golf cart caps but read here somewhere that the hub sticks out to far. i tried the golf cart hub caps, and they did not fit, like you said the hub sticks out to far,, i have bearing buddys on my trailer, that maybe the reason, warmbiker, good luck,
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