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Title: Center cap size 17'' alloys?
Post by: mra12345 on October 16, 2014, 04:45:16 pm

Hi,

I'm booked in to get my wheels refurbed next week and need to order new center caps for them.  Anyone able to confirm the size for me for standard 17'' alloys (Golf GTI mk5 2006 plate).  I think they are 65mm but find it hard to confirm for sure and don't want to order the wrong size.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Center cap size 17'' alloys?
Post by: mra12345 on October 16, 2014, 10:33:05 pm

ordered 65s so fingers crossed!

Title: Re: Center cap size 17'' alloys?
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on October 17, 2014, 05:10:52 am

65's as far as I know so you should be good  :happy2:

Title: Re: Center cap size 17'' alloys?
Post by: mra12345 on October 17, 2014, 11:01:36 am

Phew, getting them powder coated next week.

Title: Re: Center cap size 17'' alloys?
Post by: lukemk5gti on October 17, 2014, 11:47:53 am

If you got it wrong they're about £5 on eBay for some good ones! Mine are over a year old and are in perfect condition still

Title: Re: Center cap size 17'' alloys?
Post by: mra12345 on October 17, 2014, 06:37:36 pm

Yeah just wanted to get them changed while the alloys are off as heard it was a pain once the wheels are back on.  Looking forward to the refurb and retro cruise fit in the next few days.

Title: Re: Center cap size 17'' alloys?
Post by: lukemk5gti on October 17, 2014, 06:58:27 pm

Quote from: mra12345 on October 17, 2014, 06:37:36 pm

Yeah just wanted to get them changed while the alloys are off as heard it was a pain once the wheels are back on.  Looking forward to the refurb and retro cruise fit in the next few days.

Not the case at all, small flat head screwdriver and they pop out.

I literally just took mine off to torque the driveshaft!

Title: Re: Center cap size 17'' alloys?
Post by: mra12345 on October 17, 2014, 09:56:54 pm

Yeah?  Someone else was talking about having to drill them out then lift out with a hook.  Sounds easier then.

Title: Re: Center cap size 17'' alloys?
Post by: lukemk5gti on October 18, 2014, 05:05:59 pm

Quote from: mra12345 on October 17, 2014, 09:56:54 pm

Yeah?  Someone else was talking about having to drill them out then lift out with a hook.  Sounds easier then.

Maybe after years of road grease they stick but they only clip in!

Put a cloth behind the screwdriver to prevent scratching the alloy too