How to Replace Hubcaps

Take it easy: Careful parallel parking saves years of wear on your hubcaps.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• New Hubcaps
• Large Screwdriver Sets
• Pry Bars
• Rubber Mallets
• Rubber mallets

1. Determine how the hubcaps are attached. Some simply push on, others have a small screw holding them on, and a few won't come off unless you take the lug nuts off.

2. 

   Depending on what type of hubcap your car has, either unscrew the screw that holds the hubcap on, or with a large screwdriver or a pry bar, pry the hubcap off the wheel.

3. 

   Place a new hubcap on the wheel.

4. 

   Strike the edge lightly with a rubber mallet and work around the rim of the hubcap with the mallet until it's seated, or screw the screw back in.

5. Repeat for each hubcap.

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid hitting the hubcap too hard with the mallet; a soft tap should do.