Will this Hubcap Mounting Kit fit my VW and GoWesty wheels?

This kit is designed specifically for 1971-79 VW Bus, 1980-91 Vanagon, and GoWesty 15" Steel Wheels that have hubcap mounting holes in the correct locations. If you have GoWesty 15" steel wheels or stock wheels with these holes, this kit will fit perfectly. If your wheels do not have the correct mounting holes, you may need to modify them or use a different wheel.

How difficult is it to install the hubcap clips, and do I need any special tools?

Installation is straightforward and can be done at home with standard tools. The kit comes with clear, detailed instructions that help you position and secure the clips easily. Our tip: Take your time fitting each clip—if a clip feels too tight or loose after installing, you can gently bend it for a snug hubcap fit. No special tools are required; just a hammer and a punch or a similar tool for tapping in the rivets.

What should I do if my hubcaps don’t fit right or feel loose/tight after installing the clips?

If your hubcaps feel too tight, remove them and gently bend the clips outward a bit; for loose hubcaps, bend the clips more inward. Avoid using excessive force to prevent clipping or denting the hubcap. Many customers find a small adjustment solves any fitment issue. If you notice the hubcap still isn't secure, double-check the placement and tightness of each clip as shown in the included instructions.

How many mounting kits do I need for my vehicle?

Each Hubcap Mounting Kit includes enough clips and hardware to fit one wheel. If you want to install hubcaps on all four wheels, be sure to order four kits—one for each wheel. For a spare wheel or additional wheels, purchase extra kits accordingly.

What exactly is included in the kit, and will I need to buy anything else?

The kit contains all the clips and hardware you need to mount a hubcap on one GW steel wheel, along with step-by-step instructions. Hubcaps and steel wheels are sold separately. If you don't already have hubcaps or the right wheels, you'll need to purchase those in addition to this kit. Everything for mounting the clips (except basic hand tools) is included, so you can install with confidence.

Kit de montage d'enjoliveur pour jantes en acier GW

Name: Kit de montage d'enjoliveur (roues en acier GW)
SKU: HUBCAP-MOUNT-KIT-SINGLE
Price: 12.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Kit de montage d'enjoliveur (roues en acier GW)

Product:	KIT DE MONTAGE-ENJOLIVEUR-SIMPLE
Works With:	1971-1991
Manufacturer:	GoWesty
Availability:	Good Stock
Wrench Rating:	Requires no or basic hand tools and no mechanical knowledge.

$12.95

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Ce kit de montage d’enjoliveurs vous permet de donner à votre fourgon vintage un look d’époque avec des enjoliveurs chromés de style VW d’origine ! Ce kit permet d’installer des enjoliveurs chromés sur nos jantes en acier de 15 pouces actuelles pour les fourgons Type II de 1971 à 1979 et tous les modèles Vanagon de 1980 à 1991.

Suivez les instructions d’installation simples et mettez vos enjoliveurs en valeur ! Les enjoliveurs, les cerclages et les jantes en acier de 15 pouces sont vendus séparément.

Remarque : Pour utiliser ce kit, vous DEVEZ posséder les jantes en acier de 15 pouces GoWesty avec les trous de montage appropriés, comme illustré sur la photo. Procurez-vous les vôtres ici.

Conseil de pro : tous les enjoliveurs varient en taille et ne sont pas toujours parfaitement ronds. Si vos enjoliveurs sont trop serrés ou trop lâches, la première chose à faire est de les faire pivoter d’environ ¼ de tour à la fois et de réessayer. L’enjoliveur s’ajustera peut-être mieux dans une autre orientation. Si cela ne fonctionne pas, l’étape suivante consiste à desserrer les clips de l’enjoliveur un par un et à les presser vers le centre de la roue (pour les enjoliveurs trop serrés) ou vers l’extérieur (pour les enjoliveurs trop lâches), puis à les maintenir en place tout en resserrant les clips. Répétez l’opération avec les autres clips si l’ajustement n’est toujours pas correct. Si cet ajustement ne suffit pas, vous pouvez utiliser une lime ronde pour agrandir légèrement le trou de la roue vers l’intérieur ou l’extérieur, selon les besoins. Un très léger mouvement fait une différence étonnamment importante sur l’ajustement de l’enjoliveur.

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Tight fit

They do the job but I ended up denting all my hub caps trying to get these on. Never dented a cap with the stock 14inch wheels.

Hi Kasimir, sorry to hear your hubcaps got dented! We are going to send you a e-Gift card to reimburse you for the cost of the hubcap clip kits. If you want to replace your hubcaps, here is a tip that will help prevent installation dents:

Install tip: Aftermarket chrome hubcaps can vary slightly in size. If your caps are fitting too tight or too loose, loosen hub cap clips one at a time and press on them toward the center of the wheel (for too-tight caps), or toward the outside (for too loose caps) and hold them there while tightening the clips. Repeat this to additional clips of fit is still not right. If that is not enough adjustment for your caps, you can use a round file to slightly elongate the hole in the wheel in/out as needed. A very little bit of movement makes surprisingly big difference in hubcap fit.

Wish they were included with the wheels

Wish they were included with the wheels since the wheels are pre drilled for them.

Hi Thomas, that's a fair point, but most folks buying our wheels don't install hubcaps. If we were to include a mounting kit with each sale, it would unnecessarily increase the cost of the wheels, so we have opted to sell the hubcap mounting kits separately. Folks typically prefer to only pay for what they need. Regardless, we very much appreciate your business and your feedback. All the best, GW

Great fit. Sold as one pr wheel.

Great fit. No issues. I was just too excited to order the wheels and hardware I didn't notice that each kit is for one wheel. Not 4... so I've ordered 3 more.

Nice addition to the Gowesty steel wheels

These clips make it possible to put your stock hubcaps on the "stock" looking Gowesty steel wheels. I ordered these along with my new wheels. Glad that I did. They are pretty simple and I could have fabricated something myself but now it is done and I can move on with my new wheels instead of having another project to finish. Well worth the money.