Hubcaps, or wheel covers, are standard equipment on many vehicles, yet they are often overlooked when it comes time for maintenance. If your hubcaps are starting to rattle or pull away from the wheel, it’s time to take a closer look. First, a little on how they work. Hubcaps are held on in a manner similar to the way drum brakes work. With brakes, the shoes apply outward force against the drum, causing friction and slowing the vehicle. With hub caps, the retention ring applies outward force aga [...more]