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Hubcaps Or Wheel Covers, What’s In A Name

2012 Kia Sportage Houston
built before about 1935 came on wire spoke wheels with small metal caps installed to seal the wheel hub on the axle. Those early "HUBcaps" were smaller than 3" in diameter, made of heavy gauge plated steel hammered onto the hub of the wheel. Their main function was to keep dirt out of the spindle nut and the wheel bearings.

In the 1930s, automobiles transitioned from mere modes of transportation to statements of status and style. Hubcaps became more decorative than functional. The ‘dog dish’ style was born, chrome hemispheres 9 inches in diameter, covering the lug nuts and the center of the wheel. About the same time, wheel technology advanced and spoke wheels were replaced by wheels formed from stamped steel.

In the ‘40s, Cadillac lead the pack in adding sparkling chrome by the acre: bumpers, grills, trim lines, window borders, hood ornaments, hood vents, headlights, running boards, etc. Increasing the size of the chrome hubcaps added reflective surface.

By the ‘50s, hubcap diameters increased to the point they covered the entire steel wheel with chrome. Many of this period were flat rounds looking like chrome Frisbees, with little design differentiation. It was during this time the term ‘wheel cover’ came into use.

Over the last 50 years, the terms ‘hubcaps’ and ‘wheel covers’ have become synonymous as the lightweight, full-diameter decorative coverings of standard steel wheels.

One of the hallmarks of modern hubcaps is their interchangeability. Nearly any hubcap of the correct size will fit any standard steel wheel that will take a hubcap. This means that changing styles is very easy. We are not limited to those styles designed by our particular auto manufacturer.

If you would like to read this article with pictures of classic cars that illustrate the examples given, go to http://www.autoamenity.com/FAQ/Hubcap-Wheelcover.htm

renault clio 03 plate small misfire?

Hello to everyone,
I have an 03 plate renault clio and it seems to be misfirining slightly? ( what i relate to misfire is a small "putt" noise coming from exhaust?). Does anyone know what could be the problem to this? I have booked my car into a garage tomorrow, but would like ideas of what could be the problem? My Lambda sensor has also been on and off know and again, could this be related. Could it just be a set of dirty spark plugs? You guys decide and let me know what you think???

Thank you to all decent answers......
could my lambda sensor show up a fault as a result of dirty plugs?

If your Lambda sensor is faulty the the wrong message is being sent to the E C U and the fuel--mixture will be incorrectly adjusted, so your plugs may be fouled up with an over-rich mixture

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