Center caps for Prius v alloy wheels

Discussion in 'Prius v Accessories and Modifications' started by Larry_R, Feb 5, 2012.

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    surfdog5 New Member

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    For all you frugal chaps (like me), who don't have A PARTICULAR FONDNESS FOR GETTING RIPPED OFF BY PEOPLE ON EBAY, WHO ARE CHARGING AS MUCH AS $75 DOLLARS, and who also live in the L.A./O.C. area, Carson Toyota has the wheel center caps (part# 42603-12730) for the 2012 V and you don't have to pay the ambiguous shipping & "handling" charge either. Just choose the "will call" option and pick em up at the Carson dealership, $47.25 out the door, over $27 less than what the profiteers on Ebay have to offer! That's the cheapest price yet.:rockon:
    surfdog5, Feb 25, 2012
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    OK - hoping to end the problems - I just got, from toyotapart.com, a set of four center caps. NUMBER 42603-12730. $11.77 each, plus $6.00 shipping.

    Just "ripped" off the plastic covers and installed the new ones.
    THEY FIT PERFECTLY.

    Now that we all know the right number - rip away, friends! One note, however. The plastic covers don't come off very easily. I sprayed a bit of liquid detergent down around the wheel edges, which helped a lot.
    Then - I put some WD40 on a paper towel, and wiped carefully around the inside of the center hole before installing the caps. Set them in place, give them a tap with your hand or rubber mallet, and they look great!

    Some people may not like the look of the "bare" wheels - to each his/her own, of course. For us - they look a bit more "finished"
    Thanks for y'all's patience while we worked through this!
    Larry_R, Mar 1, 2012
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    Wanderer Hybrid neophyte

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    Larry does your final product look like the photo posted by TruSound or something different? If different would you mind posting a pic? Thx! W
    Wanderer, Mar 1, 2012
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    surfdog5 New Member

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    Thanks for the update Larry. I will be placing my order today.

    So my wife's V is set! Now I need to find caps for my 2012 Prius II that I just took delivery on last weekend. The alloys are black, not silver, so I'm wondering if any matching caps exist? My search continues!
    surfdog5, Mar 1, 2012
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    (posted in wrong forum)
    co_prius_3, Apr 19, 2012
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    Would someone mind posting photos of what it looks like with them on please? Thanks.
    mattheikkila, Apr 20, 2012
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    Sure!

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    Jennifer Shannon New Member

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    Thank you for the info everyone. I just ordered mine from Toyota Parts as well. I ordered the 42603-12730. I cant wait to remove the caps. Was this easy to do? Tools needed? Thanks
    Jennifer Shannon, Jul 26, 2012
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    I believe manual instructs you to cover a flat head screw driver and pry it off via a small rectangular hole cut out of the hub cap Hole allows enough room for the screw driver insertion. Sorry bad explanation but manual has images. Good luck.
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    Jennifer Shannon New Member

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    Thanks for the info. My center caps are shipping Monday so hopefully I can have the ugly plastic frisbee's removed and the alloy rims sparkling and ready for my Florida road trip!
    Jennifer Shannon, Jul 27, 2012
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    Jennifer Shannon New Member

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    I am so upset with that toyotaparts.com company. I ordered my center caps on July 27. I was told I would get them Aug 1st and that they had shipped. It is now Aug 6 and THEY NEVER SHIPPED THEM :0 . So they are just refunding my money. Im leaving for Florida and very upset about this. I will just try my own Toyota parts Dept to see if they have those in stock.
    Jennifer Shannon, Aug 6, 2012
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    a_gray_prius Rare Non-Old-Blowhard Priuschat Member

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    If you're desperate, you can always head to Home Depot and get some electrical box knock out covers.

    Like this guy:
    Removed wheel covers | PriusChat
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    Got some on eBay for $30 shipped. Make sure you get 63mm (2.5") size and they'll be right!
    jtiptonca, Aug 17, 2012
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