Hub Caps Chrome or Stainless

[68vitesse]

Been thinking of new hub caps and wheel trims for my Vitesse Mk1, has any one tried the stainless ones on offer?.

 

TRIUMPH HERALD BRAND NEW HUB CHROME CAPS X 4 (FREE UK POST) | eBay

Triumph Herald, Triumph Vitesse, Triumph Spitfire Stainless Steel Hub Cap x 4. | eBay

Regards

Paul

[Colin Lindsay]

For only £5 difference they'd be worth a try... wonder how they look regarding shininess in comparison to chrome? Hard to tell form the photo but at least (hopefully) rust would be a thing of the past.

[Chris A]

I'd also be tempted by the stainless ones. I bought a set of chrome ones in 2016 and there are one or two tiny specks of rust showing. When I cleaned them at the weekend most disappeared just with a soapy clothe. I will give them a treatment, clear laqueur/nail polish when the weather is good and dry.

[Paul H]

I use 

https://www.toolstation.com/industrial-spray-lacquer-500ml/p44132

for the alloy bumpers on my Vitesse , does a good job 

Paul 

 

 

[Chris A]

Hi Paul, thanks for the info. I knew just as I posted my comments that someone would come along with advice.

I'll look for similar products here in France

[Rabbit]

I bought a set of these hub caps for my Spitfire MkIII. 4 years ago. Unfortunately illness took over and it was not until last year that I managed to get back on the car. Anyway, sprayed wheels etc, went to fit hub caps and they are much to tight on the wheels. You need a long crowbar to actually lever them off the lugs and even then they will disappear with a huge 'bang'. Chrome appears good but too damned tight.  The correct hub cap remover stands NO chance to remove them. Mine were around £100 but, no receipt so I doubt if I could return them. I anyone want them, they are FREE to a good home plus postage. I am in Northants.  

[NonMember]

1 hour ago, Rabbit said:

I anyone want them, they are FREE to a good home plus postage. I am in Northants.

I'll bite! They sound ideal to replace the ones that keep falling off Tessa because they're now too loose 🤔

[Colin Lindsay]

I lost two on the way to MOT the Herald... obviously they weren't on quite right. One I found - it overtook me like a frisbee so I saw where it went; the other.... no. Better tight than loose.

Anyway you might need one of these to remove them easily and without damage...

 

 

[Rabbit]

Nonmember, Cambridge.(?) Please ring Angie at Club and give her your details plus address and phone number and membership number and I will contact you. They are free to a club member.