Chrome Wheel Trims

Cal · Post by **Cal** » Sat May 02, 2009 11:22 am

I'm after the chrome wheel trim/ring thing that sits on the outer edge of the wheel. Apart from Autobarn, does anyone know of anyhwere else I could get them?

I've got some Autobarn ones on my Commodore, and boy are they noisy.............plus I had to buther them to get them to fit properly

Nearly forgot.................13 inch

Cal · Post by **Cal** » Sat May 09, 2009 4:25 pm

Anyone?

Eeek · Post by **Eeek** » Sat May 09, 2009 4:50 pm

Easiest way go to the swapmeets. I saw some at a swap meet last week for $40.

nosferatu · Post by **nosferatu** » Sat May 09, 2009 4:58 pm

Here's a couple for you to look at - all depends on size, style etc as to what it will cost you. They are generally known as Hot Rod Beauty or Trim Rings.

I've never bought any but you could perhaps PM jack_fc - I know he's bought some recently but not sure who from. Tell him Kathi "sent ya"

Local
http://www.antiquetyres.com.au/hubcaps- ... ies?page=7

http://www.kustoms.com.au/catalogue/hubcaps.html

http://www.ajswheelcentre.com.au/accessories.html

OS
http://www.hubcapmike.com/trim-rings-beauty-rings.html

http://hotrodhubcaps.com/beauty_rings.html

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Spoilers-Tr ... QQ_armrsZ1

nosferatu · Post by **nosferatu** » Sat May 09, 2009 5:03 pm

Oops just suddenly thought you might be after 13" for stocky rims - if yes, then none of my links will help!

And Jack won't be able to help you out either.

Sorry!

Hey, but on the positive - it might help someone else!

Cal · Post by **Cal** » Sat May 09, 2009 5:16 pm

Thanks....... some of those links do help.

I was getting excited with one, till I realised it was in the US

nate_138 · Post by **nate_138** » Sat May 09, 2009 7:34 pm

hey mate ive had the autobahn ones a few times on a couple different cars and found if you bend the latches for a tighter fit they stop making the noise and stay on the car better

Cal · Post by **Cal** » Sat May 09, 2009 9:51 pm

Yeah, think I'll get the autobarn ones. I've got some 16 inch ones on my Commodore, and I had to butcher the latches to get them to fit.

Still noisy............and have already lost one

jack_fc · Post by **jack_fc** » Sun May 10, 2009 9:23 am

Cal,
what type are you after -
this?

this?

or something different again? 13" or 14?

cheers jack

nosferatu · Post by **nosferatu** » Sun May 10, 2009 10:27 am

Cal's after 13" Jack. But I admit I didn't see the last comment on the original post about size until just now - oops!

My eyes are obviously not the best ATM!

Hey, mighta helped someone though and nice new look Jack

Cal · Post by **Cal** » Sun May 10, 2009 11:13 am

The one's that cover the outer part of the rim too, Jack

Autobarn do sell 13 inch ones. I tried one on there today.

They look like shit................though I think I'll buy them anyway

Craig · Post by **Craig** » Mon May 11, 2009 7:29 pm

jack_fc wrote:Cal,

cheers jack

Hi Jack where did you get these ones

Thanks

jack_fc · Post by **jack_fc** » Tue May 12, 2009 9:26 am

Craig, they're 14", not sure if 13" are available.
I got them from Antique Tyres in Melbourne by mail.
Try www.antiquetyres.com.au
give me a yell if you need more info

cheers jack

Craig · Post by **Craig** » Tue May 12, 2009 5:15 pm

Thanks mate