skippyboyo1 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Hey guys, just a quick one. I've had my wheels on now for around 2600 miles and just noticed all my center caps were about to fall off. Might be worth taking them off and adding a dab of no nails on them to make sure they don't go bouncing down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Do they have the metal spring lips on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I wouldnt add a but if no more nails if I was you, you'll ruin them when the tyre fitter goes to balance them next time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 Do they have the metal spring lips on? No they have no metal clips just plastic inserts attached to the actual cap itself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 I wouldnt add a but if no more nails if I was you, you'll ruin them when the tyre fitter goes to balance them next time! I'd rather add a small amount and do it again when I've had new tyres fitted than risk them falling off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perpy1878 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 i think no nails is a little extreme thou as it sets solid and when havin new tyres the fitters gonna break the centres trying to take them off if that are stuck solid to wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 i think no nails is a little extreme thou as it sets solid and when havin new tyres the fitters gonna break the centres trying to take them off if that are stuck solid to wheels I use water based so it won't set rock hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikedjack Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Its the heat off of the brakes transfering through the wheels and shrinking the center cap slightly, had the issue on my track car and after 3 sets of front centre caps later, rare rims told me the issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex2jz Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 When i clicked the link i was honestly expecting a horror story.. Thank God it's just this, as i am in the process of changing my wheels to Rota's as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 Its the heat off of the brakes transfering through the wheels and shrinking the center cap slightly, had the issue on my track car and after 3 sets of front centre caps later, rare rims told me the issue Wicked, its no big issue but just thought it wa worth pointing out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikedjack Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 i used a small amount of clear silicone sealant and just re sealed them after a tyre change and balance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
med Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I had this issue, when I spoke to rare rims they said it was because of the heat from the brakes was too hot for the plastic ring/clips. They had just got a new batch of centre caps in with metal clips that I then bought (discounted due to me loosing two caps from heat) and the problem was fixed! So give them a call and they may have your style caps with metal clips in stock! At first I thought someone was steeling my centre caps lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 A few member getting new wheels so thought I'd refresh this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 And again just incase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 (edited) When i clicked the link i was honestly expecting a horror story.. Me too! i used a small amount of clear silicone sealant and just re sealed them after a tyre change and balance Also, Mine actually fell off somewhere around Silverstone ( ) on a track day a couple of years ago, I think due to excessive heat causing them to soften. A dab of silicone adhesive and the problem is cured. I also bought a couple of spares from Rota in case things go awry gain. Edited January 9, 2013 by DaveR (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magictorch Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Mine fell off a while ago:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 This happened to me at a trackday. Wheels got so hot from the brakes the centre caps melted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Ive never had a problem with mine but i'll double check tomorrow just incase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 Another bump, summers coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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