I’ve managed to get mine off from the front with the edge of my pocket knife
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> On Sep 21, 2024, at 5:58 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I can think of many tasks much worse than removing the wheels. Just wait until they need to be pulled for some other reason. Tire rotation maybe.
> 
> Dennis
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com>
> Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2024 5:49 PM
> To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
> Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
> Subject: Re: Funny question re GoWesty/Concept 1 16 inch alloy wheels
> 
> I was afraid you would say that but thanks!
> Jeff
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Sep 21, 2024, at 4:30 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> The center caps have to be removed for some tire mounters and all balancing systems. They get knocked out form the back. For 2WD Vanagons the bearing cover often even prevents caps being installed as there is not enough clearance for the retaining tabs. Best to just pull the wheels.
>> 
>> Dennis
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Jeff Palmer
>> Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2024 4:36 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Funny question re GoWesty/Concept 1 16 inch alloy wheels
>> 
>> So I have the above wheels and they have temporary/plastic centre caps.  I want to replace them with the GoWesty centre caps.  How the heck do you get the temporary ones out of there.  There isn’t enough room to wedge a screwdriver in there and I don’t want to scratch up the new wheels.  Should I sacrifice the plastic centres by any means necessary??
>> 
>> Thanks
>> Jeff