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Azul67
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 Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 10:08 pm Post subject: What brand 5 spokes? |
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i recently bought a set of 5 spokes that are polished. they only came with one cone center cap and i cant distinguish whether they are american eagle or rocket brand? i have these wolfsburg caps but the fit is too big for them. the wolfsburg cap is too small. any help please? the center cap area on the wheel is approximately 3 inches in diameter
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john7
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those look like american eagle 5 spokes and they most likely have AEW on the back of a spoke. those wolfsburg caps should fit. do you have the set screws that hold the caps on?
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Azul67
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| Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 1:38 pm Post subject: |
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| I'm not sure I got them I'm a box of parts from a friend. The caps are to small I think I'll check in a bit and let u guys know |
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Azul67
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| Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 2:11 pm Post subject: |
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No aew but here's what they say on each spoke
Max wheel load 1580 lbs
D.O.T.T.
REI
15x5.5
Do not exceed 60 psi |
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Azul67
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Skim
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| Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 8:47 am Post subject: |
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Yes. That kit is what you need to install them. The wheels you posted are the American Eagles (the good ones)
The Rockets have a smaller center cap hole that always cracks. Those flat caps you posted will work on your wheels and since it is a ball joint car, they will go right on no problem.
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Azul67
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| Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 3:17 pm Post subject: |
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| i put the wheels on the car today and the caps do not fit and are to small. i took the wheel to a shop and they said they arent american eagle and ill need to take my cap to a aftermarket wheel shop and see if they cant find some center caps for me. the cap space is 2.76 inches in diameter |
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The Wolfsburg Alloy wheel caps were designed for use on many types of 5 spoke rims. The OEM Porsche 5 spokes rims have the smallest ID and the AE have a slightly larger ID.
That is why the 8x32 1/4" long set screws will take up the added differences between the different rims. (IM me if you can't find the correct set screws as I think I have a set of the screws & allen wrench around here)
So, there may be a little lose fitting until you screw the caps onto the rims before installing them on the car. just equal out the lengths so they rae centered.
If you are in a high thief area, drill a little indent for the set screws to dig in better.
Use blue Loctite on the sets screws and if you ever have a tire shop work on your rims, take the wheel off the tighten the set screws on the caps as they only like to slip the center caps on.....
It looks like your rims and the WBC-1 caps (shorter tops) are the early versions as in the past 3 or so years, Amercian Eagle had been cutting the stout (where the cap rests against...) down on their rims so the WBC-1 master needed to be redone with a taller and more clearance for them to fit the new rims. This was done a couple years back....
If you have the OEM Mushroom dust caps or later ones that have 2 raised bumps on them....buy a pair of the after market Braizilian dust caps as those can hang up on the WBC caps.
If they were Rocket 5 spoke rims, then the WBC-3 caps were made just for that rim (but also fits the Vanagon OEM mag too...) as AE wasn't making VW rims for a while.
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Azul67, did my post help you out any? 
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Azul67
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| Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 12:34 am Post subject: |
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| Yes, although I did get lost through all your extensive knowledge it did help. I now need to find the screws like u said I need. If u have some I would be more than happy to send you. Few bucks thru paypal for them |
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werksberg
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Just IM me your mailing address and I'll send your a set of them and an allen wrench too.
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Here are the center holes on Rockets. See how thin the lip is where the center cap hole is... The hole is smaller as well.
also, Rockets are flat where the lug nuts seat, American Eagles have a 'counter sunk' recessed area for the lug nut washer to sit in.
compared to yours
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