mks8882
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I ordered a couple of the LMR reproduction wheel caps and thought I would do a comparison for those of you thinking about buying some.
The first two that arrived had several scratches on them. However, LMR promptly replaced them.
Overall, the reproductions are very close to the originals. The biggest difference is the color. The originals are a little darker and have metal flake in them. Original is on the left.
The underside is almost identical:
The metal ring on the LMR cap is slightly bigger than the original.
Because of this, I can almost guarantee you will have to crimp it together to make it smaller. I had to do this on all of mine. I found that if you crimp it to the point where it rests on all of the tabs except one, the cap will snap in and fit snugly.
The LMR reproductions are definitely a good alternative to hunting down originals. Due to the color difference, I would suggest replacing them in pairs (on the same side). Otherwise, you will notice the difference front to back. If you have polished wheels, these blend in better than the darker originals.
The first two that arrived had several scratches on them. However, LMR promptly replaced them.
Overall, the reproductions are very close to the originals. The biggest difference is the color. The originals are a little darker and have metal flake in them. Original is on the left.
The underside is almost identical:
The metal ring on the LMR cap is slightly bigger than the original.
Because of this, I can almost guarantee you will have to crimp it together to make it smaller. I had to do this on all of mine. I found that if you crimp it to the point where it rests on all of the tabs except one, the cap will snap in and fit snugly.
The LMR reproductions are definitely a good alternative to hunting down originals. Due to the color difference, I would suggest replacing them in pairs (on the same side). Otherwise, you will notice the difference front to back. If you have polished wheels, these blend in better than the darker originals.
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