Thanks @gremlin500. I like the positive thinking… Des

2005 (2006 MY) L322 4.2sc Java Black, 2010 facelift conversion
1965 Lenham Lemans GT 1310 , Gulf Racing blue, FIA spec and road legal
2018 F56 Mini JCW, Thunder Grey/Black, Mulgari St2 tuned, FMIC, short shifter and Eibach springs

GRANGEROVER wrote:

I did it with a suction cup. It just needs to fit and with a quick pull I got them all out.

What was all the fuss about?

I used my smallest trim removal tool and replaced all four wheel centres in about 5 minutes.

Before and after pics for your entertainment.

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Something has come to my attention about the wheel caps I wanted to share for transparency here.

After being out for about a year now, it's become apparent that some are suffering premature wear and tear, in applications where there's a lot of road salt and/or cleaning chemicals used. The metal content in them makes them a bit more vulnerable to these harsh conditions than we initially anticipated and tests suggested.

There are steps we can take to combat this issue and make sure the caps last as long as possible. One option is to apply a protective layer of lacquer before installing them onto your wheels. Another might be a product like Smartwax's "Rim Wax" that is specifically designed to safeguard wheel surfaces from environmental damage.

However, despite this, the savings compared to genuine Range Rover caps (lifespan unknown) are pretty significant. At just £27.95 for a set of 4 with delivery included, ours offer fantastic value. Even if you had to replace them every year, it would still take you 7-8 years to match the price of genuine caps, which will set you back over £200 per set.

So moving forward, lacquer or Rim Wax is recommended before fitment. 2017 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography in black
2018 D300 SE Velar in champagne
Spiffing wheel centre caps, L322 sill repair panels, etc

Last edited by Stuart- on 9th Dec 2024 5:36pm. Edited 2 times in total

Thanks for such an honest update. I have just ordered another set as a precaution although mine are still perfect.