wheel trim rings

Posted by HH56 On 2015/3/14 19:42:01

A question on 21st and maybe other series trim or beauty rings. The Mid Atlantic PAC region is no longer selling the repros. They referred me to an aftermarket supplier and said he sells the same item for less. I found he also has lots of choices.

Question is on the proper depth to order. Measuring per one sites instructions of laying a straightedge across the rim and down to the center of the valve stem hole it would appear the rings would be a standard 1 3/4" depth -- or at least those should fit. The rings have a semi circular cutout for the stem so one would assume that would make the ring edge go to the center of stem. Measuring my old rings by laying them flat & face down with a straightedge across, they appear to be slightly over 1 1/2" and also with a semicircle cutout. I don't know if they were the originals though.

Question is what depth did Packard use. If anyone could look at their car and tell me if the trim ring goes all the way to approximately the middle of valve stem hole or does the ring stop before it reaches the rubber stem.