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Jeep Patriot Hubcaps

Maintaining your vehicle includes several different aspects, including purchasing parts. Hubcaps serve an integral purpose to your Jeep Patriot. Purchasing and installing quality hubcaps should keep your Jeep running like it should and looking good.

What does a hubcap do?

Hubcaps, sometimes also called wheel covers, serve a dual purpose on your Jeep Patriot. First, they protect your Patriots brakes, rims, and entire hub assembly from getting dirt and other debris from the road in them. Exposure to these things can cause the brakes and rims to break down and wear out. The other purpose of the hubcaps is that they can increase the visual appeal of your Jeep vehicle. They hide a portion of the wheel and the lug nuts that hold the wheel in place. You can also purchase hubcaps with various designs, colors, and finishes to increase the visual appeal of your Jeep vehicle.

How do you know what size of hubcaps to get?

It is very important that you purchase the correct size of hubcaps. If you get the wrong size, they will not provide the protection that your Jeep needs. They may also fall off. Contrary to what you might think, you do not need to take any measurements of your tires, wheels, or current hubcaps to figure out what size of hubcaps you need to shop for. Instead, you should look for a number on your tire. For example, on the number P175/65/R14, the last number in the sequence represents in inches the size of hubcap you will need. In this example, it would be for a wheel that is 14 inches. However, most Jeep Patriot vehicles require a hubcap for a wheel model that is 16 inches or 17 inches.

What materials are used to make wheel covers?

You can find hubcap accessories for your Jeep Patriot in both plastic and metal materials. Each type of hubcap secures to your wheel differently and has its own unique benefits. Plastic wheel covers are lightweight and help improve gas mileage. They are also easy to install with spring-loaded clips. Metal wheel covers use the lug nuts to attach to the wheel. They are known for their durability and longevity. Metal hubcaps can also provide additional stability on the road, especially on bad roads.

What should you know about OEM and aftermarket brands?

When you purchase parts, including wheel caps, for your Jeep Patriot, you have two main choices for brands. You can purchase wheel covers that are Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), which in this case is Jeep, or you can purchase a different brand, referred to as aftermarket. However, if you want your wheel covers to feature the Jeep logo, you will need to purchase OEM models.

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