Tapacubos para Toyota 4Runner

Hubcaps for Toyota 4Runner

Replacing lost or worn out hubcaps on your Toyota 4Runner is like giving your car a facelift as high-quality wheel covers will instantly upgrade the look of your vehicle. Replacement hubcaps are easy to install and look great, but they also serve a vital function. They help protect the middle portion, or hub, of your wheels from dirt and moisture.

When you are replacing wheel covers, dont attempt to determine the proper size wheel cover by measuring your Toyotas wheel. Instead, examine the series of numbers on the side of your tire. The last number in the series indicates the size hubcap you need for your particular vehicle. If the last number in the series is R14, for example, you need to purchase a 14-inch wheel cover for your wheel. If the final number is R16, your Toyota requires a 16-inch wheel cover.

Losing hubcaps can be maddening, especially if it happens repeatedly. There are steps you can take to help keep them securely in place:

• Avoid driving up and down curbs, and steer clear of potholes.
• After having work done on your tires, do a visual check of your caps to ensure they were reinstalled correctly. Make sure they are all centered and securely attached.
• Exercise caution when removing your caps to prevent bending and breakage of retention clips.
• When installing your Toyota hubcaps, you should pound firmly but not forcefully in order to keep the retention clips secure.
• Get a tighter, more secure fit by wrapping some of your retention clips with electrical tape. When doing this, take care not to get a fit that is too tight, which can cause hubcaps to pop off.

To give your Toyota hubcaps a thorough cleaning, you should remove them from your wheels. However, if you are short on time, it is possible to leave your wheel covers on and clean only the exposed areas. Washing your wheels in this manner will still improve the look of your wheels and give your car a fresher look. To clean them without removing them from the rims, use the following five-step procedure:

• Park your car in the shade, and allow the caps to cool before washing them.
• Prepare a cleaning solution in a large bucket. Use a mixture of car washing soap and warm water, following the directions for your particular brand of soap.
• Use a dish-washing brush, washing mitt, or soft sponge to work soap into your hubcaps.
• Use a garden hose to rinse away soapy residue from every cover.
• Dry your hubcaps well with a clean terrycloth towel, and then, apply a thin layer of car wax to protect the finish.