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In the limited driving I have done on my '54 with full wheel covers I have not noticed any migration. I bent the teeth on my covers so they really bite into the wheel paint. Basically a rubber mallet is required for installation now. Maybe a little overkill, but I know they are not going anywhere on their own.

This is a very common problem with full wheel covers. I haven't heard of anyone drilling holes and putting in screws before. I wouldn't do that. The metal valve stems are a good idea. The cap will migrate around until the metal valve stem stops it. Probably the best solution is to bend the tangs on the hubcap so it grabs the rim with more authority. I think if you can put the cap on without using a rubber mallet they are too loose. Don't drill the holes.

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Actually, that same hubcap site that mentioned the hard paint also said if they can be put on or taken off by hand, they are too loose.

Thanks for all your suggestions! I have scuffed up/sanded the paint on the wheel rim with the most noticeable migration and will see if that fixes the issue. Metal valve stems next set of tires.