Center cap recommendations

Jun 20, 2016 | 03:40 PM

texasmade

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Center cap recommendations

I blew a tire and my center cap came off. The dealership said it was $250 to replace one center cap. Anyone have any recommendations on where to find cheaper ones. I'm willing to switch out all 4 with just the center cap without the plastic provided I can find some that fits and locks in.

Left tire that still has the cap.

Right tire with cap gone.

Jun 20, 2016 | 04:15 PM

Ilfr

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I lost one my self and dealer charge me $150.00 plus tax

Jun 20, 2016 | 04:17 PM

AlexZTuned

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Originally Posted by texasmade

Right tire with cap gone.

$250!? You can buy a set of four OEM wheel hub inserts for $20 directly from your dealership.

Jun 20, 2016 | 06:00 PM

texasmade

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$250 was directly from my dealership! They also quoted me $475 to replace the rear tire. I told them to just patch it and I'll go somewhere else to replace.

Jun 20, 2016 | 06:39 PM

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Here's what I bought - set of 4 for $95 from ebay. Center cap only - thought that plastic cover over the lug nuts looked cheap so was anxious to take off.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-MERCEDES...BVHL7M&vxp=mtr

Jun 20, 2016 | 06:48 PM

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$250 was directly from my dealership! They also quoted me $475 to replace the rear tire. I told them to just patch it and I'll go somewhere else to replace.

That's nuts. Unless they're any different than the ones here:

But $250 PER cap? Unless it's for a genuine center locking lug nut, that price is nuts.

Jun 20, 2016 | 08:59 PM

Uga Uga

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I think they are different from the regular centre caps.

The 19/20 forged cross spoke centre caps for C63 coupe is EUR 600

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Jun 20, 2016 | 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jeremyf0923

Exactly what I was looking for. I've been wanting to get rid of the plastic cover part for awhile. Do you have pictures of your wheels?

Jun 20, 2016 | 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by texasmade

Exactly what I was looking for. I've been wanting to get rid of the plastic cover part for awhile. Do you have pictures of your wheels?

If I remember correctly JPMBenz has some pics of his with out the plastic and with the star center.

Jun 21, 2016 | 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by texasmade

$250 was directly from my dealership! They also quoted me $475 to replace the rear tire. I told them to just patch it and I'll go somewhere else to replace.

Which dealership quoted you that price?

Jun 21, 2016 | 11:25 AM

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I think they are different from the regular centre caps.

The 19/20 forged cross spoke centre caps for C63 coupe is EUR 600

I retract my statement

Jun 22, 2016 | 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by texasmade

Exactly what I was looking for. I've been wanting to get rid of the plastic cover part for awhile. Do you have pictures of your wheels?

Here's a pic...

Jun 22, 2016 | 07:33 AM

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that actually looks better IMO.

Jun 22, 2016 | 10:28 AM

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texasmade

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Just ordered off of ebay. The centercaps only without the plastic looks much better.

Jun 25, 2016 | 12:07 PM

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I ordered a set of 4 of the raised style from the dealer for about $180 CAN. For a different look. I liked the subtle color it adds.

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Jun 26, 2016 | 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jeremyf0923

Here's a pic...

Do those center caps just snap into place? If so, do they snap in from the front, or do you have to take the wheel off and snap them in from the underside?

Jun 26, 2016 | 07:46 PM

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Do those center caps just snap into place? If so, do they snap in from the front, or do you have to take the wheel off and snap them in from the underside?

They snap in easily from the outside with the wheel on the car. It is more difficult to take them off without marring the wheel from the outside and it might be best to remove the wheel and push them off from the inside.

Jul 6, 2017 | 07:02 PM

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Hey - I've completely failed at finding the plastic part that covers the lugs. Any advice on where to find one? Time to start working the phones, I think.

Aug 16, 2017 | 09:59 PM

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Hey - I've completely failed at finding the plastic part that covers the lugs. Any advice on where to find one? Time to start working the phones, I think.

i am looking for the plastic cover also.. now my front an rear driver side are gone.

Aug 19, 2017 | 02:48 PM

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does anyone know what size the 19in cross-forged wheels need? My center cap has come off but my lug-cover is still there.

Oct 21, 2017 | 11:57 AM

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i am looking for the plastic cover also.. now my front an rear driver side are gone.

Part number is A 000 400 24 00 and yes, they are hard to find. I lost both of mine on the passenger side. I didn't see any indication they were stolen (no marks or fingerprints on the wheels, which would be impossible to prevent if they were stolen due to the brake dust) so I'm guessing they just came off, probably after a nasty pothole or something (hard to avoid with some of the roads around here). I'm toying with the idea of modeling and 3D printing some replacements in ASA (UV- and heat-resistant/weatherproof) but the stock design is just so bad that it's a wonder they stay on at all. You can literally pop them off with almost no force.

Here's what I was able to find:

https://www.spotspecial.top/genuine-...0-p-16577.html

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Me...AAAOSwq~tZSjSB

Oct 23, 2017 | 10:37 AM

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If anyone in looking for the black plastic center caps, I'd be more than willing to sell mine to you. I currently have the smaller center caps (same as the pic earlier in this topic), and the black plastic ones are just sitting in my garage collecting dust. PM me if you're interested.