In the mid 80's, when driving an import from places like Japan hadn't quite become the norm as we see it today, Honda was positioning themselves for something great - they were the first company to develop hubcaps and wheel covers that were held on by the lug nuts of your vehicle. While the concept was simple, it took other companies more than 15 years to follow the new standard for wheel covers that Honda had set.
Honda is among the top producers when it comes to quality hub caps. Although, it is true that these hubcaps require more than a snap-kick-click to get them on, the small amount of added effort is a good trade for the security of not having your hubcaps go zinging off a turn into a lake. Honestly, the best case scenario for a clip on wheel cover that comes off is that it will roll mostly parallel to your path, you'll immediately notice it and be able to stop several hundred feet down the road and pick it up with a bunch of scratches and possibly even chips or breakage. Most of the time it doesn't even get noticed.
The design is amazingly simple for each Honda hubcap and wheel covers - these hubcaps use a chrome lug nut with a washer that snaps in place. The washer holds the hubcaps in place through lug holes in the center that surround the "H" Honda logo.
If you have a Honda there's something to note - if your vehicle doesn't have factory wheel covers and you want to add them at a later date then you need to be sure that the black washer is present on more than half of the lug nuts for each of the wheels on your car. Most Honda's will have these washers in place but for some reason if yours are missing then you'll need to purchase them separately from a Honda dealer. Without them, you won't be able to keep Honda branded hubcaps on your vehicle.
You also need to make sure that you're buying the right hubcaps and wheel covers for your vehicle. You cannot change out the hubcaps between different models because of the bolt patterns and in some cases the distance between the lug nuts. A good example would be a Honda Accord and a Honda Civic - these hubcaps can't be swapped because the bolt pattern of an Accord is 115mm and the bolt pattern for the Civic is 100mm. These two vehicles require unique hubcaps or wheel covers.
When trying to hunt down the proper replacement hub caps for your vehicle you will have to consider more than just bolt patterns and span. Even if you manage to find the correct number of bolt holes and have a proper span the rim size could be off. These factors aren't just model specific sometimes they change within the model between years also. It is best to consult a reference catalog to ensure you are ordering the correct wheel covers or hub caps.
Finally, don't be afraid to purchase replicas. These may not have the Honda logo in the middle of the hubcaps or wheel covers but they function just as well and will protect the interior of your wheel from debris just as effectively. Authenticity is always a matter of personal preference and taste.
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Every car has its own style and design, right down to the wheels. Make sure you've got your wheels covered. Invest in quality hubcaps and wheel covers that keep your car protected and stylish.
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