Lexus LX 470 Wheel Center Caps
Drivers of luxury SUVs like the Lexus LX 470 know how important it is to keep up with small repairs. Quality wheel center caps add to the overall appearance of the vehicle. If your LX 470 needs to have a cap replaced, factory parts are readily available to suit your driving needs.
Why is it important to replace wheel center caps?Even though the Lexus LX 470 is in the luxury class, it has the chops to be taken off-road. If you are bumping along a washboard road or slogging through the mud, a lot of dirt gets thrown up onto the wheels. Even the paved streets you drive on every day are covered with moisture and debris.
Road grime can become impacted around the hub nut, and make its way into the wheel bearings. The wear and tear that follows can shorten the life of these components. The wheel center caps help deflect water and dirt, and keep it off the hub and bearings.
Center caps also have cosmetic value. They polish off the wheels and keep the vehicle looking well-cared-for.
Are all the Lexus LX 470 center caps the same?Lexus produced this LX model from 1998 through 2007, but the center caps changed little over that time. There are small differences, though, to pay attention to in ensuring you are getting the right parts for your particular Lexus LX.
To find matching parts, it is a good idea to work from a part number. As long as your vehicle still has at least one center cap, you can use it for reference. The part number is on the back of the caps, so just pop one off and note the number.
What are the features of Lexus LX 470 center caps?The caps that are standard for your Lexus will depend on its year of manufacture, wheel size, and trim package. There are differences in finish and small variations in shape. For example, some caps have a sharper edge around the face, and some are more rounded. The following features are characteristic of most center caps for these vehicles.
- Round with knurled sides
- Diameter of 5.5 inches
- Plastic
- Silver or hyper-silver finish
- Chrome or gold emblem in center
Lexus recommends that you remove the wheels and push the caps out from the back of your LX 470 because the caps usually have a snug fit.
If you are just replacing a missing cap, you do not have to take the wheels off. The caps can be installed from the front of the wheels. Just put them in place and tap them until the clips snap into position.