Missing centre caps

[Finance_Analyst]

yeah austral is 15 bucks - still a pain in the a$$ and will see if they replace it under warranty as i suspect the others will fall out soon

[sek]

Hi All,

Apologies if this has been done before, I did try a search but maybe my searching skills are not up to par.

Someone has either stolen one of my VW Emblem Wheel Caps (MK6 GTI 18" Detriots - although I'm fairly sure most recent VW models all use the smae wheel cap.. am i correct?) or it has popped out. Does anyone know where I can buy cheap genuine replacements?

I've previously had to replace the wheel cap from the same wheel and bought the replacement part from the parts department from my dealer. Not too keen on spending ~$18 again for a piece of plastic.

Seeing as though the same wheel has lost a 2nd wheel cap i'm leaning towards thinking that its coming loose but at the same time the chances of the cap popping out seem slim.. (they're in there pretty snug). Also there's no sign of someone trying to pry it out.. i'm puzzled.. Any one experience these issues?

Any input / directions as to where i can buy genuine replacements (cheaper) is appreciated.

N.B Part No. is VW-3B7601171XRW

[Finance_Analyst]

mate - i had the same problem

Lost all 4 of mine in the first 6 months (actually 5 as a replacement also came out). Was told (whether true or not) that it is the heat from the brakes which make it loose. Sounds kinda BS to me.

Got replacements from my dealer for 3, complained about 1 and paid for one. Since then, (touchwood), nothing has come out.

[Lucas_R]

Strange.....never heard of that before. Although a touch of silicone/adhesive placed at the back of the centre cap (applied with wheel off) should help hold it in place for good.

[walbjj]

Weird, I thought the caps were fitted from the reverse side, back of the rim.

[DDTW]

Mine came off once before too. These caps are pretty snug and tight, I doubt they can fall out themselves.

Some lowlife must have used a screwdriver or something to pry it out. Bought mine from the dealer @ $20. At the back of the cap it states made in Italy? No wonder it costs $20!!!!

My "R" badge got nicked by jerkoffs at Chadstone S/C too.

[volksweapon]

Ebay is your friend

VW wheel centre cap 66mm dia. - Brand New! | eBay

Also plenty on the Chinese version of ebay "taobao" if you can read Chinese.

[nat225]

Ebay is your friend

VW wheel centre cap 66mm dia. - Brand New! | eBay

Also plenty on the Chinese version of ebay "taobao" if you can read Chinese.

many of the eBay ones are cheap Chinese made and the quality is far inferior compared to the Made In Italy ones. how do i know??? i made 2 mistakes by buying those eBay ones from HongKong and another set from USA, both are made in China and are very low quality.. $22 wasted for 2 sets!

if you have something else to buy, get them from ECS:
Volkswagen Golf VI 2.0T > Wheels > Center Caps > ES#251579 Center Cap - 56mm - 3B7601171XRW

and yeah, you need to buy something else (brake pads, diverter valve, castrol oil, apr intake / downpipe / catback / fmic, etc...) to make the shipping cost worth it

[Bug_racer]

Euro revolution keeps these in stock

[sek]

Euro revolution keeps these in stock

Bug_racer, do you have a link for Euro Revolution or a means to contact them?