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2006 wheel trim

Discussion in 'Private Sales' started by boppo, Mar 14, 2009.

  1. boppo

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    I am looking for 1 or 2 wheel trim rings, got my 2006 few days ago and one is missing and the other has a section missing.
    boppo
     
    #1 boppo, Mar 14, 2009
  2. Bill Merchant

    Bill Merchant absit invidia

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    Which wheel looks better to you, the one with the plastic ring, or the metal alloy wheel? You could take the others off with no hit in MPG.
     
    #2 Bill Merchant, Mar 14, 2009
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    Bill, I like the rings.
     
    #3 boppo, Mar 14, 2009
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    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    Check ebay. I see some bids starting at $10 with $8 shipping.
     
    #4 usbseawolf2000, Mar 14, 2009
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    thanks for that info.
     
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    Other than supposed aerodynamic benefits, do the trim rings serve any other function?
     
    #6 DIV, Apr 22, 2009
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    They protect the alloy wheels from curb scratches. If you park too close to the curb and hear a loud grind, just change the trim rings. $18, no problem.
     
    #7 usbseawolf2000, Apr 22, 2009
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    I think I read somewhere hear about the trim rings also protect the brakes from getting too wet??
     
    #8 DIV, Apr 23, 2009
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