wheel problems again
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wheel problems again
Ok, i saved up and saved up and finally spent for brand new rims and tires. I love the combination, but i have one issue. THe other day when my buddies and i went wheeling, i was coming out of a huge mud hole and had to drive extremely close to a power line. With my wheels being rockstars, i really did not want to hurt them in any way, but luckily when my front tire hit the power line pole, the tire side wall took most of the hit, but i lost the center cap. I mean, it is smashed up somewhere in the mud. I was going to just replace it with the spare tire one, but then thought about what i would do if I did that again.
I really like the look with them on, but hate the fact that they stick that far. So my question..... How can i cut the cap back?
I was thinking about using a pipe cutter, but then i will need a new bolt. Just any ideas would be a help.
No, i really dont want to take them off every time i go wheeling.
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Jackson
Just incase you dont think it goes off road, here it is at the gas station afterwards (other side broken off)
I really like the look with them on, but hate the fact that they stick that far. So my question..... How can i cut the cap back?
I was thinking about using a pipe cutter, but then i will need a new bolt. Just any ideas would be a help.
No, i really dont want to take them off every time i go wheeling.
Thanks
Jackson
Just incase you dont think it goes off road, here it is at the gas station afterwards (other side broken off)
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It would help if you post side and rear view pics of the cap.
You should be able to cut or replace the bolt.
Next time you buy tires, get a set that is 1" wider so they provide more protection.
BTW, this is exactly why you need your wheels for your Jeep wisely.
You should be able to cut or replace the bolt.
Next time you buy tires, get a set that is 1" wider so they provide more protection.
BTW, this is exactly why you need your wheels for your Jeep wisely.
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i guess you are right, i just had no idea how far they stuck out, i figured they were plush with the rim, not little things begging to get smashed off.
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Sorry, you lost me at rockstar center caps,. Eh, just funnin. If you plan to off-road alot, I'd ditch the center caps or maybe try to find some for another rim that doesn't stick out so far. Unfortunately, that's the way most of us learn on here, trial and error, but hey at least now the next guy that wants to go with a set-up like yours knows about it now.
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Sorry, you lost me at rockstar center caps,. Eh, just funnin. If you plan to off-road alot, I'd ditch the center caps or maybe try to find some for another rim that doesn't stick out so far. Unfortunately, that's the way most of us learn on here, trial and error, but hey at least now the next guy that wants to go with a set-up like yours knows about it now.
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ill try not to make fun and just help you. use a dremel tool with a plastic wheel to cut off the plastic spacer. use a metal wheel to cut off the screw. it does not look like there is much to cut off though. can you just find a different center cap mabey a flat one with no dang star. sorry that just slipped out. good luck though.
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I say get a spare set of steelies. Those rims are not meant for wheelin. When you care if your rims are going to get scratched, that's when you need to change them.
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ill try not to make fun and just help you. use a dremel tool with a plastic wheel to cut off the plastic spacer. use a metal wheel to cut off the screw. it does not look like there is much to cut off though. can you just find a different center cap mabey a flat one with no dang star. sorry that just slipped out. good luck though.
So cutting this could be hard because there is barely any threading on it.
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Im not scared to scratch them, i just dont want to have anything make any unwanted modifications to the rim again. I mean, they are only 2 weeks old.