"Beauty Rings"

[mxp01]

"Beauty Rings"

Gentlemen:

Today I returned my trim rings to VB. I asked to look at some others, but they were all the same size.

To reiterate: When I installed these rings they stood off the edge of the wheel by at least 1/2".

Does anyone have any experience with trim rings from Moss or another vendor? I have 13 inch steel wheels which I believe are stock. I love the look of the beauty rings with the hub caps, so that's the route I'd like to take.

Mike Pennell

 

[RickB]

Re: "Beauty Rings"

I got some for my B today from a supplier on Ebay.
They seemed too big for the wheels, but since it's a compression fit I pushed hard and they went on.
I don't understand your dilemma, were they too big no matter how hard you tried to get them to fit?

 

[mxp01]

Re: "Beauty Rings"

I took the wheel off the car. I then laid the wheel flat on the floor. I placed the ring over the wheel and pressed into place.

I got the ring in place, but it did not fit snugly against the wheel. It protruded about 1/2 inch all the way around. I then stood on it (I weigh 195 pounds) and then tried hitting it with my rubber mallet. Nothing changed.

I didn't want to damage the ring too much, so I didn't over do the force on the ring. You mentioned a "compression fit." How did you install yours?

MXP

 

[bugimike]

Re: "Beauty Rings"

mxp01, what kind of wheels are we talking about here? If they are the original Bugeye wheels, I do not believe that trim rings were ever available for them!

 

[mxp01]

Re: "Beauty Rings"

Mike:

I do believe these are original BE wheels. I described them earlier as being 13 inch, having ZYS stamped in the side, a 4 bolt pattern, openings for the drum brake adjustment (and plug to cover the hole, and a series of round holes around the edge to promote air circulation.

I guess they are stock. VB offers trim rings that fit 1958 - 1970 Sprites. So, I'm trying to figure out if I've got something wrong.

Mike Pennell

 

[RickB]

Re: "Beauty Rings"

Ahhh... I put my rings on Rostyle wheels.
I also have a pair on my Midget, again Rostyles.
I just got down by the wheel & pressed them on, I had to push with my knee while pushing with my hands & arms - but I didn't have to jump up & down on them /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif

 

[regularman]

Re: "Beauty Rings"

I bought some cheap ones off ebay for regular 13 inch wheels and put them on my rostyles with no problem, the ones in my avatar.

 

[bugimike]

Re: "Beauty Rings"

I would check with VB then, as they may be wrong as to the years those rings will fit!! You do have the original BE wheels and as far as I know, trim rings were not fittable!

 

[jlaird]

Re: "Beauty Rings"

According to Mr. T, VB has no one that would know. They only have order takers and no tech folks. Will be intresting to hear what you find.

 

[Biff]

Re: "Beauty Rings"

I have dealer installed trim rings on my '61 Sprite. I should correct that statement and say I have 3 original trim rings. One was missing when I acquired the car and have not found a matching trim ring. These are fitted to riveted original rims and fit flush with the outer rim at the tire bead. These were available as a dealer installed option.