Re: hubcap problem

Posted by BH On 2009/6/5 15:15:18

On the '55-56 Packard full wheel covers, in addition to the sawtooth edge that holds the cover to the rim, there are a couple of "teeth" in the vicinity of the opening for the tire valve. On the wheel, there are a couple of corresponding indentations on the rim, again, near the tire valve. Engaged, these help prevent the cover from walking about the rim.

I had a '54 full wheel cover hanging on the wall in my dorm back in my college days, and - IIRC - it had the same feature.

Check to make sure these two teeth aren't damaged on your wheel covers and that your rims have the corresponding indentations and (as Eric noted) aren't bent.