removing hub caps? help

jmtoor · 07-22-2007, 01:00 AM

hey guys im new to this forum, and heres my first question thread, haha so...
i cant figure out how to remove the hub caps on my 97 corolla DX, anyone know?

Tavel · 07-22-2007, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jmtoor

hey guys im new to this forum, and heres my first question thread, haha so...
i cant figure out how to remove the hub caps on my 97 corolla DX, anyone know?

you should be able to just pull them off with your fingers. use both hands to grip the top and just pull out and slightly downward.

if they don't come off, you can use a flathead screwdriver to pry them off. shimmy it between the hubcap and the wheel, then push the handle toward the car (levering off the tire).

***PhatRoyale*** · 07-22-2007, 11:47 AM

Is this a joke?

freakinbox · 07-22-2007, 01:25 PM

pry bar if they are giving you trouble. There is a spot to put it in, bit of a gap

EverAE · 07-22-2007, 09:40 PM

air chisel!

punter · 07-22-2007, 11:27 PM

I've found on rental/work cars, that reverse donuts and hand brake slides are quite effective at removing hub caps. Don't even get your hands dirty.

(Although I'm not sure if that applies to privately owned cars)

touringcamry · 07-23-2007, 01:05 AM

The flat end of the lug wrench is used for removing hub caps.

EverAE · 07-23-2007, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by touringcamry

The flat end of the lug wrench is used for removing hub caps.

as well as road rage

freakinbox · 07-24-2007, 06:55 AM

I prefer the more blunt end