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removal of hub cap and wheel

https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/73658/removal-of-hub-cap-and-wheel

noddy · 27 Dec 2008, 9:48 pm

just bought a kombi and would like to know easiest way to remove hub cap and tyre do u need special pin type pronge to remove cap,

ian.mezz · 27 Dec 2008, 10:09 pm

just use a big screw driver under cap and pop it off no special tool needed

Bizarre · 27 Dec 2008, 10:11 pm

yes - there is a special hub cap removal tool

http://www.aircooled.net/new-bin/viewproductdetail.php?keyword2=EXA0004&cartid=1222200858065817

but most people use the flat blade of a tyre lever or large screw driver.
depends how pristine your rims are

Barry

whatnow · 27 Dec 2008, 10:13 pm

i always used a screwdriver on my beetle but the hubcaps were stuffed already.

i would imagine that with a wire coathanger and a pair of pliers you could fashion a suitable "hook" to get the cap off.

noddy · 27 Dec 2008, 10:13 pm

will get big screw driver onto it cheers thought thats all i had to do,

whatnow · 27 Dec 2008, 10:16 pm

wow you've got to be quick here... i guess i should use two hands not one finger to type.

Matt Ryan · 28 Dec 2008, 7:15 am

A claw hammer works well on the early domed hubcaps, just place the end of the claw under the rim of the cap and use handle of hammer to lever it off. You can tape a bit of cardboard or rubber to the head of the hammer to protect paint.

Regards,

Matt.

modulus · 28 Dec 2008, 11:10 am

You can make one like the illustration, then slip the shaft of a screwdriver through and lever off the tyre. No scratches on the wheel or hubcap.

hth

Joel · 28 Dec 2008, 4:33 pm

i madeup something like Peter showed above cos one of my bugs had wide wheels and cos of the offset u couldnt get anything in there to lever the hubcap off