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Wheel difference

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hi guys and gals,

With regards to stock beetle wheels and hubcaps.

I have seen some of them with an extra circular plate(with holes running all around) around the dome hubcaps.

Is that just an extra piece or is that a totally different hubcap in comparison without that extra plate?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/graham-edwards/5606791740/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/26329029@N06/7003513096/

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Re: Wheel difference

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They are add on beauty rings. :D
Not part of the actual hubcap.
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Re: Wheel difference

Post by retrovan »

jabez wrote:hi guys and gals,

With regards to stock beetle wheels and hubcaps.

I have seen some of them with an extra circular plate That is a trim ring..(with holes running all around) around the dome hubcaps.

Is that just an extra piece yes you get them in different styles or is that a totally different hubcap No same hubcap in comparison without that extra plate?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/graham-edwards/5606791740/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/26329029@N06/7003513096/

Thank you,
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