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2. Hubcap - Wikipedia

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   A hubcap or hub cap is a decorative disk on an automobile wheel that covers at minimum the central portion of the wheel, called the hub. [1] An automobile hubcap is used to cover the wheel hub and the wheel fasteners to reduce the accumulation of dirt and moisture. It also has the function of decorating the car. [2]

3. Center cap - Wikipedia

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   Ford Explorer Center Cap (1999 - 2001), shown mounted to a cast aluminum wheel. A center cap, or centercap is a decorative disk on an automobile wheel that covers a central portion of the wheel. Early center caps for automobiles were small and primarily served the purpose of keeping dirt away from the spindle nut and wheel bearings of vehicles. [1]

4. Spare wheel cover - Wikipedia

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   On 4x4 vehicles, the spare wheel is normally rear mounted and is often printed with a design. Covers can be hard shells or soft vinyl covers. Spare wheel covers protect spare tires from dirt and UV rays in areas with high sun exposure. Covers are recommended to be removed and cleaned every once in a while. [1] [2] [3] [4]

5. Spinner (wheel) - Wikipedia

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   Dodge four-bladed "spinner" wheel cover. The mid-1950s Dodge four-bladed "spinner" wheel covers became an icon for the era and also became an item popular to owners to customize their cars. [13] [14] Spinners were an add-on accessory marketed during the 1950s to decorate regular wheel covers for a custom look. [15]

6. Locking hubs - Wikipedia

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   The hub is a component where the wheel is directly mounted to, and is outside the axle. The benefits of unlocking hubs for normal road use are mainly found in increased fuel efficiency . When the front hubs are locked, even if no power is sent to the front axle (by means of a transfer case ), the turning of the wheels will still spin the front ...

7. Lug nut - Wikipedia

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   The conical lug's taper is normally 60 degrees (although 45 degrees is common for wheels designed for racing applications), and is designed to help center the wheel accurately on the axle, and to reduce the tendency for the nut to loosen due to fretting induced precession, as the car is driven. One popular alternative to the conical lug seating ...