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Old May 6, 2011 | 12:29 PM
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Opinions on Advan Center Caps

Hey guys... got my Advan RS gunmetal wheels ready to go on soon, and I wanted to finish them off with proper center caps. I was all set to get the black "low" cap, but now I'm considering the flat caps as well. I thought the flat ones would give the wheel a more modern look, but they have the asymmetrical logo on them - which some may not like.

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Both of these caps are ridiculously expensive, but I do want a set to complete the wheels. Also, can I get confirmation that the 73mm size is the one I want?

Thanks, and opinions are appreciated!
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Old May 6, 2011 | 12:39 PM
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the flat gets my vote of the two.
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Old May 6, 2011 | 01:16 PM
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Did someone say Advans???

I vote for the flat.
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Old May 6, 2011 | 01:33 PM
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Hmm, I had a feeling it would go this way! The flat ones seem to be a little tougher to source and are a little pricier as well.

So, no matter which one I get, I'll need the 73mm size?
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Old May 6, 2011 | 01:50 PM
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Old May 6, 2011 | 01:53 PM
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your Advans don't come with center caps?

mine did.



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Old May 6, 2011 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by TopGear8
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Very nice... love those RS-Ds. What caps do you have there? Can't quite tell...

Originally Posted by Jedi54
your Advans don't come with center caps?

mine did.
Nope, I got mine used with no caps. I was going to run without them, but I don't like the unfinished look. Yours are looking great!
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Old May 6, 2011 | 02:31 PM
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I'm just worried about the caps being stolen, but I like the the LOW CAP similar to what TopGear8 has.
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Old May 6, 2011 | 02:48 PM
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I have the low cap. And it's pretty damn hard to take these things off from the outside of the wheel, being sloped like the sides are there is nothing to grab onto.
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Old May 6, 2011 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by TopGear8
I have the low cap. And it's pretty damn hard to take these things off from the outside of the wheel, being sloped like the sides are there is nothing to grab onto.
Plus, don't they come with glue that you apply when installing them?
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Old May 6, 2011 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by TopGear8
I have the low cap. And it's pretty damn hard to take these things off from the outside of the wheel, being sloped like the sides are there is nothing to grab onto.
Originally Posted by Olorin2
Plus, don't they come with glue that you apply when installing them?
Yes and Yes. These things are damn near impossible to remove. I'm not even sure if the glue is necessary for how snug they fit to begin with.
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Old May 6, 2011 | 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by JantzenRX-8
Yes and Yes. These things are damn near impossible to remove. I'm not even sure if the glue is necessary for how snug they fit to begin with.
Thanks Chris! Now I just need to decide which ones I want...
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