Wheel Center Caps for Volkswagen Golf
With seven generations starting in 1976, the Volkswagen Golf is one of the worlds longest-lasting automobiles. Volkswagen Golf editions include two-door convertibles, hatchbacks, wagons, and multi-purpose vehicles with trim variations including the Golf GTI, Rabbit, and many other special VW packages. Golf owners may choose center caps to protect their wheel hubs and additional accessories such as lug nut covers from a variety of genuine Volkswagen parts, OEM items, and aftermarket or refurbished caps.
How do you measure which center caps fit VW Golf?Wheel center caps for Volkswagen Golf fit in the center of alloy wheels and protect the essential moving parts. They also serve a decorative purpose. With seven generations and many special VW trim styles such as GTI, MK4, and MK5, Golf wheels range from a 15-inch to an 18-inch rim circumference and 6-inch to 7.5-inch wheel depth. Owners should measure the wheel without a hubcap as well as the wheel center, and note the thread size and center bore where the center cap will fit. Combined with the Golf model year and trim, the measurements will ensure the correct wheel center cap is selected and will fit the vehicle.
Are there VW logo wheel center caps for Golf?Golf owners may choose from a variety of wheel center caps with the Volkswagen logo, including traditional and updated looks. There are also chrome wheel center caps that come with embossed VW logos. Additionally, owners of the GTI MK7 Golf may choose carbon fiber logo center caps. While original center caps from different model years may fit a variety of Golf wheels, spoke wheel-style logo center caps can fit the MK5, MK6, and newer Golf models.
What is the difference between OEM and factory center caps?OEM or Original Equipment Manufacturer wheel center caps are made by auto parts companies to Volkswagens specifications. These factory parts are made by Volkswagen specifically for replacement of original Volkswagen stock center caps sold with the vehicle when it was new. OEM center caps for VW Golf will fit the correct year, model, and size of wheel but may not have an identical appearance to genuine Volkswagen center caps.
Should lug nut covers be used with VW Golf caps?Wheel center caps and lug nut covers provide owners with the desired look for their Golfs wheels, and they also protect moving portions of the wheel from damage, including the brakes, hubs, and bearings. Specifically, lug nut covers protect threads and lug nuts from damage due to mud, debris, and road grime and should be used along with wheel center caps.