My hubcaps didn't squeak but popped after I got new tires. I took them off and
wrapped tape around the outside prongs, and that stopped the popping.
However, I didn't do all the wheels and the rear ones popped for awhile. But
finally, after the tires were "broken in" it stopped. I think it is just that
the tires are new and stiff and are causing the wheels to flex slightly. You
can try one layer of tape or just wait until it goes away, I guess.
Mark M
>
> From: "c.wilhelm" <ldangel987@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: 2004/06/19 Sat PM 10:15:31 EDT
> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: IML: '67 hubcap annoyances...
>
> -Does anyone else have a problem with irritatingly squeaky hubcaps on their
> car?
>
> -My '67 came with all original hubcaps...and they squeaked. I had a blowout
> last year that destroyed one, so I purchased another set of caps so that I
> could salvage and then piece together the best set of 4, which was great....
> but again they squeak and creak... I have added rubber washers to all the
> fittings that are bolted trying to get rid of this annoying noise, but they
> again are squeaking...
>
> -So far, the only silent ride I get is if I remove all the hubcaps which is
> unacceptable... >:[
>
> -I love my original caps, but I CAN'T STAND THE SQUEAKING!!! Anyone???
>
> Cliff.
>
>
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