New Rubber March 16, 2021, 11:16:47 pm Got six new tires on Nocona today (Michelin Agilis Crossclimate) to replace the original Michelin’s. Noticed the technician used this handy tool to remove and reinstall the wheel covers. Going to order one as it works really well:Amazon.com: Ken-Tool 31568 Whl Cover PLR and Replacer, 14 in, 7/16 in:... 4 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: New Rubber Reply #1 – March 17, 2021, 01:04:52 pm Greg,I use an old Sears Tire Spoon similar to the one I’ve pictured here. About 6” long fits easily in one hand and very easy to use. I keep a rubber mallet stored along with it in one of my bays. I find the mallet isn’t needed to reinstall the wheel cover if I wear leather work gloves.EBay had my spoon used for $6.00 a few years ago. There are others similar to it. Some are just too long to use in some cases. The shorter ones is all it takes to get the cover off.Kent
Re: New Rubber Reply #2 – March 17, 2021, 01:22:21 pm If one's LD is an older model with the 'bolt-on' (lug extenders, acorn nut covers) wheel covers, I strongly suggest removing these before taking the rig to a shop if any work involving wheels or tires is to be done. In my experience, it's rare that a shop employee knows how to remove or replace the bolt-on wheel covers. Removing them incorrectly is common, and trying to get the covers back on is seldom a successful venture. JMO, but, to minimize the chances of damage or loss, I would remove any design of wheel cover, bolt-on, snap-on, kick-on, whatever, before having work done on the wheels or tires. YMMV. 8 Likes
Re: New Rubber Reply #3 – March 17, 2021, 05:53:30 pm I just put those same tires on my 06 MB. And, the shop didn’t tighten the wheel covers right either. Lost one on the way home...but they did buy me 2 new ones! 2 Likes
Re: New Rubber Reply #4 – March 17, 2021, 11:31:20 pm I explained to the tech how the wheeI coverings were attached and since I was hovering over him like a mother hen for the entire time, he didn't have a chance to goof it up. I'm sure he was glad when he was done so I gave him a nice tip and thanked him for a good job. Oh, and the wheel covers made it home safely with the rig! That being said, had I not been leaving for the tire shop early in the morning from the Morro Bay meet, I probably would have removed and remounted the covers myself. Maybe next time. 2 Likes
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