Guys,

Whats the easiest way to pop off those center caps on the wheels without damaging either? I need to replace and for some reason I cannot figure it out visually.

thanks in advance!

CD

 

Remove the wheel and push them from the back.... easy

 

I can actually take mine out with my fingers, You could use a plastic trim removal tool, or something that won't mare your finish, but if all else fails remove the wheel and push from back

 

thanks guys, tring to avoid the taking the wheel off

 

They pull off easily with a suction cup... Like in a toy bow and arrow set !

 

It's very easy to snap one of the four cap retaining lugs. This happens with a build up of road dirt making the cap stick to the rim. I always remove the wheel and first make sure the cap will rotate freely before pressing out from the back.

A little extra work taking the wheel off but gives you the opportunity to check the inner tyre wall for damage and brake disk plus pad wear at the same time.

Graham

 

thanks for all the suggestions, at the end, I elected to do the suction cup method. Brilliant!

 

so happy to find this info... i see there are great buys on ebay. all four of mine are dull. i will also try the suction cup. thanks

 

jag4me, i purchased two sets off ebay, one i realized was a knock off the cat looks very weird, the other set I made sure matched my current ones. Seems basic I know.

 

gottcha... i did notice some "weird" looking growlers. I will receive mine sometime next week and will surely check. the seller said i can return them at any time. thanks

 

Welsh Enterprises, Inc - Jaguar XK8 / XKR (97-06) Accessories Parts

Just bought 4 new centre caps from Welsh. They look great