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  1. 03-15-2014 11:05 AM #1
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    audi wheel caps not fitting on Peelers

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    Hey guys,

    I swapped my 18inch winter set for my 19 peelers yesterday and the 5 star wheel caps pop off all the time. Do the caps only fit on some rim types? or is it an issue now that I have bolted in my wheels locks?

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  2. 03-15-2014 11:59 AM #2
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    they dont fit with the peelers

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  3. 03-15-2014 12:14 PM #3
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    Damn, I may just black out the smaller caps then.

    On a side note, changing the wheels was a pain in the ass with the threads not being exposed to life the wheels onto.
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    You have a wheel hanger in your trunk for that purpose.
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  5. 03-15-2014 12:53 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by dropshadow View Post
    You have a wheel hanger in your trunk for that purpose.
    There was a tool to assist?? haha damn... next time.
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    What's your plan for the annual dump if snow we get every late march/April??
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  7. 03-15-2014 01:54 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by theedge111 View Post
    What's your plan for the annual dump if snow we get every late march/April??
    I haven't gotten to drive to hard since buying, so wanted to enjoy some summer rubber.

    I can switch in my garage, just takes some work
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    Quote Originally Posted by TSXCman View Post
    I haven't gotten to drive to hard since buying, so wanted to enjoy some summer rubber.

    I can switch in my garage, just takes some work
    Haha yeah, I want yo switch now also but know I'd be screwed later and have to do it again.

    To your original question, caps do fit on with the peelers, you just have to line them up perfectly and give them a solid push straight on. Your wheel lock lug is a different shape I think it's round compared to the five sided ones.
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  9. 03-15-2014 02:24 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by TSXCman View Post
    There was a tool to assist?? haha damn... next time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TSXCman View Post
    There was a tool to assist?? haha damn... next time.
    The wheel hanger tool that comes with the car is plastic. I'd recommend getting a 6061 anodized aluminum one from ECS Tuning. They also have the plastic version for about $5 less, but I think the aluminum one would be stronger over the long run.



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  12. 03-15-2014 03:48 PM #11
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    K, got a good look through the tools now.

    Didn't come with a First Aid kit in the back armrest though, not a bad idea to keep stocked..
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