GN wheel caps keep falling off

[turboaddict2]

Everytime I get a new one it always falls out after several thousand miles. Only thing that stays is that ring where the cap snaps on to. Is there a way to prevent them from coming off? Maybe some epoxy behind the metal ring where the caps tabs go on to?

 

[WakkoSS]

I bought a cap from a lister that turned out to be missing three of the rivets. I drilled out where they used to be and installed very small screws and washers. Banzai 100+ mph run and the cap's still on. Gonna do it to all my caps from now on.

 

[are_one]

I repaired one by putting glue on all the little tabs that poke through to the ring, no problems yet.

 

[qwic87gn]

Drilled and screwed mine. Drove over 10,000 miles and they hung on the whole time. Thats the only way to do it in my mind.

 

[turboaddict2]

just my luck. another wheel cap falls off while driving on highway today Looks like I'm gonna have to spend 44 bucks for two front caps now . i'll try the drill and screw trick. All good replies!

 

[CaPPY]

An old racer trick!

Get a roll of duct tape (Racer Tape). Cover the tabs with a couple of layers. Fold the excess inside the cap. Leave about 1/8 th of an inch from the ridge of the cap, 'cause when you shove it back on the wheel it will move a little. If you can easily pull the cap off after a couple of layers, try one more layer.

I can't remember if I used three layers, cause the last time I lost one was '88. Got the car in '87. I used colored duct tape (red) that way if the cap moves out a tad you can see it and add another layer of tape.

It's worked so well for me that I forgot that they came off!

Let us know how it works!

 

[Mr. Tee]

exactly what cappy said...