Wheel Skins
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Wheel Skins
I'm fairly new here as a poster, but I've been reading these forums for a while. I don't recall seeing anything posted about loosing a wheel skin before. Up until about a week ago I thought my 03 F250 had factory chrome wheels, but I was surprised when I came home one day to find I had an ugly black steel wheel on my front left side. It looks like the skin was glued on with liquid nails or such. I can't seem to find a replacement anywhere. You can see pics at Picasa Web Albums - 2Dayvid - F250 Wheels
What's the deal with these wheels? Anyone know?
What's the deal with these wheels? Anyone know?
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That's weird. You might check with the dealer and see if it was an option or aftermarket item. I would suggest doing a search on FleaBay. I know there are alot of skins sold for those who have dualies and just stock steel wheels. You can buy a complete set new for about $75.
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If the wheel covers aren't meant to come off, I doubt there would be a part number for my missing piece. I guess I'm SOL on this one. I've been looking for another wheel and can't seem to find one. I really like these on my truck and I don't think I've seen another truck with these wheels (Although I know there must be some around).
I've checked ebay for them, to no avail. Oh well, I'll keep looking.
I've checked ebay for them, to no avail. Oh well, I'll keep looking.
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I've seen the later model wheel skins on ebay (like on my truck) but never that model.
05 06 07 08 09 FORD SUPER DUTY CHROME WHEEL SKINS 17": eBay Motors (item 390213710261 end time Jul-26-10 17:43:13 PDT)
Is there any evidence that someone maybe pried it off with a crowbar or tire iron?
05 06 07 08 09 FORD SUPER DUTY CHROME WHEEL SKINS 17": eBay Motors (item 390213710261 end time Jul-26-10 17:43:13 PDT)
Is there any evidence that someone maybe pried it off with a crowbar or tire iron?
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I agree, if this is not a replacable part then Ford will not have a part number for it. I have seen simulators on Ebay, but this is for a bigger wheel look. Still, you might want to look at those lines.
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try this web site, Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market you can search your local salvage yards. some will even ship parts to you.
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Oh yeah, forgot about craigslist.
I don't see any signs of prying. And I must be blind or something because I didn't see it (or hear it) come off. I'm quite sure it happened when I was driving it. You can see on the pics I posted where it looks like it was glued on.
Thanks guys, for all your help. I'll keep looking around. Somebody's got to have a skin or a whole wheel.
I don't see any signs of prying. And I must be blind or something because I didn't see it (or hear it) come off. I'm quite sure it happened when I was driving it. You can see on the pics I posted where it looks like it was glued on.
Thanks guys, for all your help. I'll keep looking around. Somebody's got to have a skin or a whole wheel.
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