after market rims without raised center caps (Page 1/1)
Mct2green AUG 06, 12:50 PM
Anyone have a solution for wheels that do not have a raised center cap? Can I just shave the spindles down or is there a better solution?
cvxjet AUG 06, 03:34 PM
First off, some pics of what you are talking about would help.....Second, shaving off the hubs would wreck/eliminate your bearings.....
Patrick AUG 06, 03:42 PM

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Originally posted by Mct2green:

Can I just shave the spindles down or is there a better solution?



The solution is to make sure the center bore size is at least 57.1mm.
Honest Don AUG 06, 03:59 PM
I believe he’s referring to the dustcaps and axle stubs protruding out into the wheel, which prevents using a flat center cap.

I’m using 3d printed caps from a file posted on thingiverse. Not fantastic, but better than nothing.

Honest Don AUG 06, 04:05 PM
I did modify the drawing slightly. With the original print, heat makes the tangs lose their grip after a little time. I added a groove to use some ss filler rod as a backup spring. The revision has been holding up great for over a year.


Mct2green AUG 06, 04:07 PM
Thats exactly right. The axle stub protrudes too far for the dust cap to fit. There is quite a bit of thread (like 1 1/2") past the axle nut. I dont see how cutting 3/4 of the stub off would affect anything and I am willing to do it. I have read a few posts where people did this. I was wondering if anyone had a better solution, like where to purchase dust caps that have some depth to them. I will most likely cut a little off of the stub with a cutting disk. I think the issue is only on the rear wheels too. The hub boe is 73.1 and I have some hub rings to make them tight and eliminate vibration. Thanks for the info.

[This message has been edited by Mct2green (edited 08-06-2020).]