hal9e3 Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Took my car in for a tire install/alignment a few days ago and just discovered that one of my center caps is missing. They're acting like they want to blame the center cap due to weakness/whatever. I've had these for 3 1/2 years w/ a couple of previous tire replacements and numerous wheel on/off cycles so I'm doubtful that's it. Anyone else have any experiences w/ this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krzyss Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 No problems with mine. Always check your car when getting it back from service (easier said than done, I know). One tire place "lost" center cap on my VW but I noticed that it was missing before I even paid for service (I had to go back because one tire was leaking air, well I have never been back to this place). Try to contact BBS directly or any BBS dealer and check how much they cost. When I was buying my RKs from Saab dealer they had 2 sets of center caps. Generic BBS and Saab. I chose generic but they must have spare BBS, I think that some Saabaru owner bought at least one set. Krzys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hal9e3 Posted January 11, 2008 Author Share Posted January 11, 2008 I try to but you don't always see what you're not looking for. I checked the asymmetrical tires to make sure they were put on right side out and checked the rims for damage but it just didn't occur to me to look at the center caps. Besides, they're claiming the caps were on when I left so maybe there was nothing to see. If it did come off after I left it's highly unlikely that it just 'decided' after all this time to escape. In fact, I was trying to look at one this evening and it sorta looks like they press in from the inside. Can you confirm or refute this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krzyss Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I found it the easiest to remove the wheel and push the center cap out, if this is what you ask for. They had to remove center cap for balancing (at least this what I noticed in the workshop when I was paying as close attention as possible to what was happening). Krzys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportwagon Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 http://www.purems.com/images/fullsize/0924281cfs.jpg replacements for your missing caps... the plastic tabs on the back can become stressed, brittle and eventually break off... it's normal wear... I've had my BBS RKs on and off of my wrx and now my legacy 100's (OK, a little bit less... but you know what I mean) of times over the last four plus years. Just this last fall I lost a cap... I was a little pissed, but whatever I figured I had all winter to find a replacement... DON'T TRY calling or emailing BBS... they are no help... use this link: http://www.purems.com/products/product.php/II=77 I haven't ordered mine yet, but I will soon! The BBS RKs (17x7) I bought off of tirerack will require the first one listed on that webpage (56mm/53mm/style A) and I'll probably get a set of four (~$75) If you have all four of yours now, but the plastic tabs are broken/braking try this: 1) take off all four tires/rims 2) GENTLY pop out the center caps from the inside of the rim (try not to break anymore of the tabs) 3) apply a small bead of clear silicone sealant to the outer edge of the center cap's tabs and carefully pop them back into the rims. Don't worry if you get a little on the rims when doing so, it will wipe off easily and will stretch/peel off lke a gum after it cures. 4) for added security apply excess sealant to the center caps while mounted to the rims from the back/inside. This will be especially helpful if you have missing tabs. Don't worry about making a mess the gel cures clear and it's on the inside of the rim... you'll never see it! Oh, and it won't affect your balance! 5) removal of the sealed center caps... If you need to remove them they will pop right out with gentle and constant force, and the dried silicone sealant will continue to help retain the center caps when reinstalling them back in (really, it will)... cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nx2000 Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I'll bet you any money that they lost it when they were balancing the new tires on your rims. They have to remove the center cap to place the wheel on a big threaded shaft, tighten it down, and then do the balancing. The tech probably forgot to put your center cap back on and then the next person who used the machine probably just pocketed the cap. My wheels didn't come with caps but I bought a set of 4 on ebay for $18 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbrotens Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I'm thinking about some RK's for my SWP 05 sedan, is there any chance that someone who has them could post some pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbrotens Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 also, what is the offset? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandman Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 also, what is the offset? 48mm. 18 lbs on the nose. Plenty of replacement center caps on eBay. http://dervish.smugmug.com/photos/429437539_87Mek-L.jpg Who Dares Wins スバル Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feersum dreadnaught Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I think these were the best deal ever - $125 each. I look forward to each spring, when the Hankook Icebears on the stock wheels come off, and the RKs with ContiSportContact 3s go back on - the weight change is noticable, and traction improvement makes driving fun again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHM1AN Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Bringing this one back from the dead like a zombie... I'm looking at buying a set of RKs locally. With the thin spokes, have any RK owners experienced cracking in their wheels? If so, where should I look for stress cracking? (I'm thinking right where the spokes meet up with the outer rim) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I had RKs on my Saab 9-5 for 5 years, and it's a really heavy car. I had no cracking issues with mine ran year round in California. For inspection check the barrels too. My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHM1AN Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Well that's good news. The guy who painted them did it himself. I'm assuming powdercoating which may relieve any heat treating done by BBS. The only other thing I'm concerned about (and this is purely a cosmetic concern) is that I'm not sure I'll like the extra attention draw that my car will receive with gold rims Here is the link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krzyss Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I bought the rims new for under $500 when Saab dealers were selling them. I think that asking price of $1000 is steep and I would expect to see the price reduced due to painting them - not increased. Just an opinion. Krzys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHM1AN Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I only need the rims, so it'll be $600. A guy at work is giving me a killer deal on some summer rubber from his Jetta -- (4) Hankook V12 evo 225/45/17 tires with <1000 miles on them for $200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krzyss Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Why is he dumping brand new Hankooks? Krzys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHM1AN Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 He bought GLI rims for summer which are 18s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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