How to remove hubcaps

[pageclot]

Potentially silly question here:

How do I remove the hubcaps? I need to bring one of my tires up to rated inflation, and the airpump won't fit on the valve stem because it's not sticking out enough.

Crowbar? Screwdriver? Pointy stick?

[TomW]

In days of old, every tire shop had many of these laying around:



The design kept the technician from scratching the wheel. If you don't mind an overseas order, you too can have that tool for £8.99.

I bought valve stem extenders for my Overlander from the local auto parts store. Below is a picture of the extender, and the tool I use when the hubcap needs to come off for any other reason.

Tom

[wingfoot321]

I carry a long screwdriver. Works just fine. My wheel covers were very difficult to remove because they fit so good.

Also, I bought valve extenders from Myers tire equipment supply. They are metal, made in switzerland or austria and work great. Much higher quality than the plastic extenders which I don't trust.