C1 Stock wheel covers and wheel "nubs"

[studiog]

The don't think the wheels on my 61 have the "nubs" I have read about in the catalogs, that help keep the hub cap on.
Do I need the "nubs" to keep my "hubs" from passing me on the highway?

 

[vintagecorvette]

If you do not have the nibs or nubs the hubcaps have a tendenacy to fly off. I looked at a car that the guy welded on 4 nubs, he said that they worked. Not correct, but once the cap is on no one can see. Good luck

 

[JohnZ]

Yes, you need the four "nubs" on each wheel or you WILL lose your full wheel covers.

 

[Toy4Hal]

I lost 2 hupcaps on my 62 before I learned about "the nubs". Once I changed wheels (and paid heavy to replace the hubcaps) I have had no more issues with the hubcaps. Nubs are required!

Hal

 

[studiog]

I lost 2 hupcaps on my 62 before I learned about "the nubs". Once I changed wheels (and paid heavy to replace the hubcaps) I have had no more issues with the hubcaps. Nubs are required!

Hal

Sorry about your hub caps. I feel your pain. Thanks for the input.

 

[vintagecorvette]

Hello,

Wheels with nubs are not cheap. Good luck finding a good some. oWEN

 

[Toy4Hal]

Cost of wheels? Not all that bad. New (reproduction) ones for about $100 each. Can be expensive if you want to be a purest. Worse if you have those 5 1/2" wheels (big brake option). Bargains out there if you do some shopping. For example, the 55-56 Chev had the same wheels, except (I think) they were rivited instead of welded. For driver cars a good option to go find some at a scrap yard or swap meet. I found one for $5!!!!! It was Green, but ever so straight! A good power coating, and I was good to go!


Hal.

 

[studiog]

Hal Thanks for the additional info. I'll have to start hunting.

 

[bradfordsvettes]

I welded nubs on my wheels with exellent results,while we are on this subject . Since i changed to radials(I know) the hubcaps creep around the wheel and bend the valve stems over any one else see this happen and have a remedy:W Thanks Steve

 

[bradfordsvettes]

Tt Tt

 

[dennisb]

Can someone post a pic of what the nubs look like?

 

[bradfordsvettes]

I basicly used the spot weld feature of a mig welder Steve

 

[JohnZ]

I welded nubs on my wheels with exellent results,while we are on this subject . Since i changed to radials(I know) the hubcaps creep around the wheel and bend the valve stems over any one else see this happen and have a remedy:W Thanks Steve

Had exactly the same issue on my '57 when I switched to my driving radials (I had two sets of original rims - one with 6.70 judging tires, one with 205/75 radials for driving); tried everything else, finally had steel valve stems installed that served as a positive stop for the wheel covers.

 

[studiog]

I welded nubs on my wheels with exellent results,while we are on this subject . Since i changed to radials(I know) the hubcaps creep around the wheel and bend the valve stems over any one else see this happen and have a remedy:W Thanks Steve

Now you got me thinking about welding in nubs How raised are they and how many did you weld in? I have a welder so maybe I should consider this. I am not planning on having the car judged.

 

[studiog]

Can someone post a pic of what the nubs look like?

I'd like to see a good pic of this too.

 

[RugHead]

I'd like to see a good pic of this too.

There are 4 of these, 90* apart. They are about 1/2" wide and 1/8" tall. I think you could smoke a good weld bead in the right spot and do the job.

 

[studiog]

There are 4 of these, 90* apart. They are about 1/2" wide and 1/8" tall. I think you could smoke a good weld bead in the right spot and do the job.

Great shot! Thanks, dimensions also very helpful. Now I know what a nub looks like.

 

[JohnZ]

It's also very important to have them correctly located relative to the valve stem hole, or the four spring clips on the back of the wheel covers won't engage them; can't remember the orientation (don't have my '57 any more), but if you're going to "add" them, check out their location on an original wheel first.

 

[studiog]

It's also very important to have them correctly located relative to the valve stem hole, or the four spring clips on the back of the wheel covers won't engage them; can't remember the orientation (don't have my '57 any more), but if you're going to "add" them, check out their location on an original wheel first.

Thanks for pointing that out John

 

[Gasman]

Just looked at the nubs on my 61. They are equal distant at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock.
Center of nub to center 11.5 inches. The valve stem is midway between the nubs.
sorry it took ;me so long to look. rick.