Hubcaps
October-7th-2002, 06:43 PM
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Hubcaps
Could I install hubcaps from another year protege onto my 1990 protege SE? They're the same size and everything. The hubcaps I want to install are from a 97-98. I just want to know if it would work or not or if there's some mechanical differences or something. :T
October-7th-2002, 07:39 PM
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Originally posted by Protegé Menacé
hub caps are hub caps.
just find a cap int eh same size as your tires (i can use any 13" hubcap) and youll be fine
hub caps are hub caps.
just find a cap int eh same size as your tires (i can use any 13" hubcap) and youll be fine
October-8th-2002, 02:04 AM
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Originally posted by 90&00 Protege
Models of 1st Gen Proteges that had steel wheels and hubcaps were all 13" (not including the rare DX AWD which had 14" Miata steel wheels). Models of 2nd Gen Proteges that had steel wheels and hubcaps were all 14" (again, Miata steel wheels).
So, to answer your question, so long as they're from a 1st Gen (1990-94 or 199-95 in Canada), you're ok.
Models of 1st Gen Proteges that had steel wheels and hubcaps were all 13" (not including the rare DX AWD which had 14" Miata steel wheels). Models of 2nd Gen Proteges that had steel wheels and hubcaps were all 14" (again, Miata steel wheels).
So, to answer your question, so long as they're from a 1st Gen (1990-94 or 199-95 in Canada), you're ok.
And other than racing wheels like Keizer or Monocoque, I haven't found a 13" wheel that would fit over the front brake calipers. And many won't fit over the rears either.
October-8th-2002, 02:29 AM
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i found that out the hard way.....back in 93 when i had the car painted, didn't want to send it in with newly purchased wheels, so i had my brother bring me a DX from the dealer (he was fleet manager) no LX w/o alloys... i pulled all 4 off the DX and then all 4 off mine and then went, uhh, hey, ummm, these don't fit. Jebus Cripes!!!!
October-8th-2002, 05:21 PM
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Originally posted by Protegé Menacé
I buy "road and track" hub caps from target, sometimes they go on sale for 5 bucks for a set
a LOT cheaper than rims when looks isnt yoru main priority
I buy "road and track" hub caps from target, sometimes they go on sale for 5 bucks for a set
a LOT cheaper than rims when looks isnt yoru main priority
very funny I acutally bought a set of 30 dollar hubbies when I used to drive the first gen, needless to say I took them back and put the stock ones back on... still got them too
PS- my 94 DX has 13"-ers too
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