SS wheel caps keep falling off :(

simicrintz · 07-20-2020, 09:49 PM

Both unfortunately.

The lugs are currently on only hand tight as the cart is just sitting as I work on it. It is basically a roller but it moves very little. I have it stripped down to install the controller and stuff before I order batteries (it was a free cart and had nothing but the frame and body, and I'm gonna ditch the body and put a Double Take Spartan on it). I can only imagine how quick the caps will fly off once this thing actually moves :(

Mooncarter · 07-20-2020, 11:10 PM

That (to me) looks like a horrible design. Can you just use the type that have a flange and go in from the rear? They can't fall off.

simicrintz · 07-20-2020, 11:39 PM

I don't disagree! I have not looked into a cap that installs from the rear (I have those on vehicle wheels so I know what you are talking about) and don't even know where to begin.

Swan · 07-21-2020, 06:59 AM

I would use a silicone instead on glue. the caps will have to come off when you need new tires

Frizbgolf · 07-21-2020, 07:02 AM

Try putting a little silicon on each of the tabs then installing them.

simicrintz · 07-21-2020, 08:37 AM

Good point on the possibility of having to pull the caps and silicone. I am kind of particular and am struggling with the idea of attaching them other than how they are designed (which I think we all agree is poorly!). The initial thought I had was to try and find some sort of "disc" that would fit the opening that I could customize to fit somehow. If it was aluminum I could polish it to somewhat match the chrome on the wheel. I don't need to have something protruding out, but I don't want to have just an opening either.

I see the SS wheels sold all over; did I really get the only set that does this

Swan · 07-21-2020, 09:08 AM

I would assume there is a lot of people b!tching about those caps

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simicrintz · 07-21-2020, 09:22 AM

I wonder if any of them have a good solution :)

Swan · 07-21-2020, 11:41 AM

Yah silicon or rubber cement. . Just enough to hold them on. You dont need much , just a few dabs on each

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swm63 · 07-21-2020, 01:14 PM

I think Moon is talking about this style, slips in from the back before you put the wheel on. Several styles available, ebay, amazon, site sponsors...

07-20-2020, 09:49 PM	#11
simicrintz Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Hurricane, Utah Posts: 2,792	Re: SS wheel caps keep falling off :( Both unfortunately. The lugs are currently on only hand tight as the cart is just sitting as I work on it. It is basically a roller but it moves very little. I have it stripped down to install the controller and stuff before I order batteries (it was a free cart and had nothing but the frame and body, and I'm gonna ditch the body and put a Double Take Spartan on it). I can only imagine how quick the caps will fly off once this thing actually moves :(

07-20-2020, 11:10 PM	#12
Mooncarter Gone Insane Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 14,214	Re: SS wheel caps keep falling off :( That (to me) looks like a horrible design. Can you just use the type that have a flange and go in from the rear? They can't fall off.

07-20-2020, 11:39 PM	#13
simicrintz Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Hurricane, Utah Posts: 2,792	Re: SS wheel caps keep falling off :( I don't disagree! I have not looked into a cap that installs from the rear (I have those on vehicle wheels so I know what you are talking about) and don't even know where to begin.

07-21-2020, 06:59 AM	#14
Swan Cave Dweller Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Always On The Move Posts: 22,217	Re: SS wheel caps keep falling off :( I would use a silicone instead on glue. the caps will have to come off when you need new tires

07-21-2020, 07:02 AM	#15
Frizbgolf Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Picayune, Mississippi Posts: 881	Re: SS wheel caps keep falling off :( Try putting a little silicon on each of the tabs then installing them.

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07-21-2020, 08:37 AM	#16
simicrintz Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Hurricane, Utah Posts: 2,792	Re: SS wheel caps keep falling off :( Good point on the possibility of having to pull the caps and silicone. I am kind of particular and am struggling with the idea of attaching them other than how they are designed (which I think we all agree is poorly!). The initial thought I had was to try and find some sort of "disc" that would fit the opening that I could customize to fit somehow. If it was aluminum I could polish it to somewhat match the chrome on the wheel. I don't need to have something protruding out, but I don't want to have just an opening either. I see the SS wheels sold all over; did I really get the only set that does this

07-21-2020, 09:08 AM	#17
Swan Cave Dweller Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Always On The Move Posts: 22,217	Re: SS wheel caps keep falling off :( I would assume there is a lot of people b!tching about those caps Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J727AZ using Tapatalk

07-21-2020, 09:22 AM	#18
simicrintz Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Hurricane, Utah Posts: 2,792	Re: SS wheel caps keep falling off :( I wonder if any of them have a good solution :)

07-21-2020, 11:41 AM	#19
Swan Cave Dweller Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Always On The Move Posts: 22,217	Re: SS wheel caps keep falling off :( Yah silicon or rubber cement. . Just enough to hold them on. You dont need much , just a few dabs on each Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J727AZ using Tapatalk

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