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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 06:07 PM
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Evening, need a bit of advice...

The centre caps on my standard st170 wheels dont fit right, they stick out a few millimetres and arent particularly secure. they dont appear to be damaged or have been forced on/off.

I just wandered if anybody else has the same problem. Im a bit reluctant to buy another set at £65.....

Cheers, Mark
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Greasenuts
Evening, need a bit of advice...

The centre caps on my standard st170 wheels dont fit right, they stick out a few millimetres and arent particularly secure. they dont appear to be damaged or have been forced on/off.

I just wandered if anybody else has the same problem. Im a bit reluctant to buy another set at £65.....

Cheers, Mark
Mine are the same mate, I've seen a few with the same problem i think they just warp over time??
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 08:11 PM
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hmmm, bit annoying innit...?

especially when the cars in such immaculate condition otherwise!

perhaps someone out there knows a way to repair them....??
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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 10:05 AM
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update

just took all centre caps off the car and, one at a time, placed them face up on a hard surface, and by hand started pushing down around the edge of the cap, to work them back into thier original shape.

after a couple of minutes on each one they now look and fit much, much better. ok so not perfect but nearly there.

how long they will stay like this i dont know, but at £15 each its worth a try....
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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 10:11 AM
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lol keep us updated mate. mine are the same on my wheels. just going to invest in a new set
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