Dust caps

Kevwa451 · 01-05-2013, 01:10 PM

I bought a set of 16x6.5 steelies off tirerack for my 2011 WRX and didn't realize until I got them that there's no dust caps to cover the axle nut. I saw pictures of a car just like mine wit the same steelies and it didn't look like he had any dust caps. Should I not worry about it? That nut seems to be sealed but I don't want any salt and **** in there. I searched and only found 1 thread from 2001 with 3 replies that didn't help much. Thanks for any help you can provide.

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vision.dynamix · 01-05-2013, 01:43 PM

Half of NASIOC doesnt use center caps. Even with center caps it doesnt seal that chamber off.

Kevwa451 · 01-05-2013, 02:16 PM

Thank you sir, that's all I needed to hear.

Patrick Olsen · 01-07-2013, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by vision.dynamix

Half of NASIOC doesnt use center caps.

Showin' off those rusty axle stubs is JDM-tite, y0!

vision.dynamix · 01-07-2013, 11:23 AM

My axle stubs, axle nuts and hubs aren't rusty and the track doesn't allow center caps. Your argument is invalid.

sc00by4life · 01-07-2013, 11:47 AM

steelies typically don't have center caps in the first place.

get a set of hub caps if you really care?

theres nothing wrong with not using them..

hakira · 01-07-2013, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevwa451

I bought a set of 16x6.5 steelies off tirerack for my 2011 WRX and didn't realize until I got them that there's no dust caps to cover the axle nut. I saw pictures of a car just like mine wit the same steelies and it didn't look like he had any dust caps. Should I not worry about it? That nut seems to be sealed but I don't want any salt and **** in there. I searched and only found 1 thread from 2001 with 3 replies that didn't help much. Thanks for any help you can provide.

You actually got brake clearance with that size?

Patrick Olsen · 01-07-2013, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by vision.dynamix

My axle stubs, axle nuts and hubs aren't rusty

You must have the aluminum axles stubs, nuts, and hubs - even more JDM-tite, y0!

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Originally Posted by vision.dynamix

and the track doesn't allow center caps.

Which track is "the track"? None of the ones I've gone to care.

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Originally Posted by vision.dynamix

Your argument is invalid.

I didn't realize there was an argument being made. How about "because racecar"?

Kevwa451 · 01-09-2013, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by hakira

You actually got brake clearance with that size?

Plenty of brake clearance on the rears, probably 3/8's of an inch to half on the fronts.

hakira · 01-09-2013, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevwa451

Plenty of brake clearance on the rears, probably 3/8's of an inch to half on the fronts.

/me starts to dig out and clean up some old 16' rims for rallyx

01-05-2013, 01:10 PM	#1
Kevwa451 Scooby Newbie Member#: 314408 Join Date: Mar 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Upstate NY Vehicle: 2011 WRX Stage 2 SWP	Dust caps I bought a set of 16x6.5 steelies off tirerack for my 2011 WRX and didn't realize until I got them that there's no dust caps to cover the axle nut. I saw pictures of a car just like mine wit the same steelies and it didn't look like he had any dust caps. Should I not worry about it? That nut seems to be sealed but I don't want any salt and **** in there. I searched and only found 1 thread from 2001 with 3 replies that didn't help much. Thanks for any help you can provide. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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01-05-2013, 01:43 PM	#2
vision.dynamix NASIOC Supporter Member#: 139955 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: #BostonStrong Vehicle: # OneBoston	Half of NASIOC doesnt use center caps. Even with center caps it doesnt seal that chamber off.

01-05-2013, 02:16 PM	#3
Kevwa451 Scooby Newbie Member#: 314408 Join Date: Mar 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Upstate NY Vehicle: 2011 WRX Stage 2 SWP	Thank you sir, that's all I needed to hear.

01-07-2013, 11:23 AM	#5
vision.dynamix NASIOC Supporter Member#: 139955 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: #BostonStrong Vehicle: # OneBoston	My axle stubs, axle nuts and hubs aren't rusty and the track doesn't allow center caps. Your argument is invalid.

01-07-2013, 11:47 AM	#6
sc00by4life Scooby Guru Member#: 97135 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Bothell	steelies typically don't have center caps in the first place. get a set of hub caps if you really care? theres nothing wrong with not using them..