5.15inch is a widespread size when it comes to choosing a hub center cover, especially for 8 LUG wheels. We at DewFlew offer a wide range of materials, colors, and styles to meet the needs of different car owners.
Each set of center lids contains 2 open caps and 2 closed caps, and here are some of their uses:
Opend-end Cap (2pcs)
- Use: The opend-end cap is designed for wheels that need to be connected to the lug nut, making it easy for the owner to perform maintenance or tire replacement when needed. They are often used for off-road vehicles or vehicles that require frequent tire changes.
Closed-end Cap (2pcs)
- Use: The closed-end cap is used to close the center of the wheel hub to provide better protection against dust and water, suitable for daily driving vehicles. They can effectively prevent mud and moisture from entering the inside of the hub, and prolong the service life of the hub.
Different materials of hub center cover have their characteristics, suitable for different needs of car owners. The following are the hub center caps of common materials and their characteristics:
1. Plastic center cover
- Features: Lightweight, low cost, easy to form.
- Pros: Diverse color and design options for everyday use.
- Cons: Relatively poor durability, susceptible to high temperatures and UV rays, may fade or deform.
2. Aluminium center cover
- Features: Lighter, high strength, with good corrosion resistance.
- Pros: Refined appearance, generally with better heat dissipation, suitable for sports and high-performance vehicles.
- Disadvantages: Relatively expensive, may deform if impacted.
3. Stainless steel center cover
- Features: Very durable, corrosion resistant, bright appearance.
- Advantages: It is not easy to rust after long-term use, suitable for various climatic conditions, and simple to maintain.
- Cons: Heavier weight and higher cost.
4. Carbon steel center cover
Features: Carbon steel has excellent strength and toughness, and can withstand large impact forces.
Compared with plastic and aluminum alloys, carbon steel has better wear resistance and is suitable for various road conditions.
Advantages: In high and low-temperature environments, the performance of carbon steel is stable and not easy to deform.
Compared to stainless steel and carbon fiber, carbon steel has a lower cost and is suitable for car owners on a budget.
Cons: Carbon steel is relatively heavy and may add to the overall weight of the vehicle.
Choosing the right hub center cover material can be decided according to your personal needs, budget, and vehicle type.
Dewflew has designed a range of 2 Close 2 Open 5.15inch Push Through Center Cap hubs in different materials and styles to meet the preferences of different users: