Abstract: A vehicle wheel is defined by a substrate including a face and a rim portion. The face defines a plurality of spokes extending radially outwardly between a central portion of the face and the rim portion and defining a mating portion. An applique is affixed to the wheel at the mating portion. A polymer over-coating that is substantially transparent extends over the applique and the wheel substrate defining a continuous polymer surface over the applique and the wheel substrate.

Abstract: A marked wheel rim is provided, including: a rim body and a mark. The rim body includes an outer surface. The mark is embedded on the outer surface and includes an outer peripheral edge adjacent to the rim body. The outer peripheral edge is non-protrusive beyond the outer surface. A method for manufacturing the marked wheel rim is further provided.

Abstract: A cap configured to be connected to a wheel having a hub and a series of openings configured to receive fasteners attaching the wheel to a vehicle. The cap includes a disc defining a series of openings. The number of openings in the cap is less than the number of openings in the wheel. Each opening in the cap is configured to align with a corresponding opening in the wheel. Additionally, the cap is configured to conceal a remainder of the openings in the wheel that are not aligned with the openings in the cap.

Abstract: A customizable tire rim includes an outer housing capable of being attached to an existing vehicle wheel, a spinning rim portion in rotational communication with an inner wall of the outer housing, and an interchangeable central hub cap in rotational communication with the spinning rim portion. Advantageously, the interchangeable central hub cap is removably attached to the spinning rim portion in such a manner that the interchangeable central hub cap remains stationary relative to a first rotational movement of the spinning rim portion as well as a second rotational movement of the outer housing.

Abstract: There is provided an automotive wheel with a cavity between the bolt holes in a hub mounting section, and more particularly, to an automotive wheel with a cavity between the bolt holes in a hub mounting section, wherein a cavity between the bolt holes in a hub mounting section structured to secure an automotive wheel to a wheel hub is uniformly formed to reduce the weight and noise of the automotive wheel, and wherein a damper rubber is inserted into the cavity to reduce the vibration and noise generated during driving an automobile.

Abstract: An attachment for two-wheeled vehicles and a wheel for a two-wheeled vehicle having these attachments are provided. The wheel includes a hub, a rim and separate spokes connecting the hub and the rim. Portions of the spoke nipples protruding radially inwardly from the rim are covered by cover caps. The cover cap is configured small in structure and aerodynamic in shape. To this end, the length in the peripheral direction is larger than the width.

Abstract: A modular cap assembly for covering a center bore of a wheel includes an outer piece having a first outward face with a cap retention structure formed therein, a first inward face, and a plurality of first mounting clips projecting from the first inward face to removably engage a wheel retention structure and couple the outer piece to the wheel. The cap assembly also includes a center piece having a second outward face, a second inward face, and a plurality of second mounting clips projecting from the second inward face to removably engage, one at a time, both the cap retention structure and the wheel retention structure. The second outward face is spaced from a wheel face when the center piece and outer piece are together coupled to the wheel and substantially flush with the wheel face when the center piece is coupled directly to the wheel.

Abstract: An interchangeable wheel cover for a wheel of a piece of luggage, including a center cap assembly and a trim ring assembly. The center cap assembly interchangeable affixes the trim ring assembly to the wheel of the piece of luggage.

Abstract: A deep-lip wheel cover apparatus that attaches with a steel wheel includes a wheel cover, a center cap, and a hub ring. The hub ring is centrally connected with the steel wheel so that the wheel cover and the center cap can be attached to the hub ring. The wheel cover also attaches with the steel wheel through a plurality of fastening systems, where the plurality of fastening system provide additional connection points in between the wheel cover and the steel wheel. When the wheel cover and the center cap are installed within the steel wheel, the wheel cover and the center cap completely cover the steel wheel creating a deep-lip appearance within the steel wheel.

Abstract: Improved variable color wheel covers for tractor wheels are provided.

Abstract: A hub cover attachment assembly having a bracket assembly detachably connected to an axle hub. A wheel cover is adjacent the bracket assembly. A washer plate operably connects the wheel cover to the bracket assembly and detachably couples with an emblem assembly disposed in the wheel cover.

Abstract: An interchangeable wheel cover for a wheel of a piece of luggage, including a center cap assembly and a trim ring assembly. The center cap assembly interchangeable affixes the trim ring assembly to the wheel of the piece of luggage.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel cover retention system comprises a wheel defining an axis and formed from a suitable material and including a wheel rim and a wheel disc. The wheel disc includes a generally centrally located wheel mounting surface and an outer annular portion which defines an outboard face. The wheel disc has a generally radially outwardly extending retention groove formed in a generally axially extending portion of the inner mounting surface thereof. The wheel cover is formed from a suitable material and includes an inner surface, an outer surface and an inner portion having a central opening. The inner portion is provided with at least one wheel cover retention member. The at least one wheel cover retention member provided with at least one tab. A center cap is provided and is formed from a suitable material and includes at least one center cap retention member. The at least one center cap retention member provided with at least one tab.

Abstract: A universal wheel cover assembly for covering a variety of different vehicle's wheels. The universal wheel cover assembly comprises: (a) a covering disc sized to cover the vehicle's wheel, (b) a universal bolt pattern plate, said universal bolt pattern plate including (i) a series of sections, each of said sections having a plurality of engagement means, wherein said sections are adapted for matching a pattern of bolts disposed on the vehicle's axel hubs used for attaching the vehicle's wheel, and (ii) a retaining system for connecting the universal bolt pattern plate to the covering disc, and (c) a spring biasing base comprising of a plurality of coil units, each coil unit for coupling one bolt in the pattern of bolts to the engagement means of the universal bolt pattern plate. The removable wheel cover assembly may be used in a variety of different vehicle tire rims and is aesthetically pleasing.

Abstract: An aftermarket custom engineered deep lip wheel cover in any design, that mates with a custom engineered aftermarket metal wheel that fits most passenger cars, light trucks, and SUV, or golf cart type vehicles. A painted metal wheel custom engineered to jointly except a custom engineered deep lip ABS plastic wheel cover. The wheel cover is designed and contoured to fit exclusively on to the custom engineered metal wheel using a plastic cap, screws, molded attachment clips, magnets, and a special bead system on the lip portion of the wheel cover.

Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to implement a wheel cap device including; a spindle (30) established in the centermost portion of a wire wheel cap (44) of a wire wheel; and a ornamental image (24) consisting of an aesthetic feature casted thereupon and mechanically joining with wire wheel cap (44) and encompassing a bearing assembly (32) and counterbalance (34); whereby upon wheel rotation to coordinately revolve spindle (30) fixed to wire wheel cap (44) ornamental image (24) will be situated vertically consistently relative to the rotation of the wire wheel and wire wheel cap (44) to thereby display ornamental image (24) plainly, and perceivably.

Abstract: The wheel with size indicating members is a wheel rim including a center section disposed concentrically inside it. A hub is disposed in an axial center of the center section. Size indicating members are disposed so that they are in rigid mechanical contact with the wheel rim and with some portion of the center section. The size indicating members hold the center section within a rotational center point of the wheel rim, and are configured to substantially indicate Arabic numerals representing the wheel size. Lug holes are radially disposed about the hub in the center section to provide mounting points for mounting the wheel on a vehicle. A cap removably attachable to the center section has indicia designed to complete missing components of the numerals so that the wheel size can be readily determined by observation.

Abstract: A center lock for a wheel cover of a wheel assembly that includes a wheel cover and a wheel. The wheel includes a recessed hub area that is surrounded by an annular wall having a protrusion formed therein. The wheel cover is configured to engage the protrusion and thereby lock the center of the wheel cover onto the wheel. The wheel assembly may also include a rim lock by providing a recess in the outer periphery of the wheel and a lip in the outer periphery of the wheel cover that is configured to engage the recess in the outer periphery of the wheel. The wheel assembly can include a central cap that includes clasp elements which engage the protrusion formed in the annular wall of the wheel.

Abstract: A non-rotating wheel cover is disclosed. The wheel cover can be mounted on an outer side of a wheel. The wheel cover comprises a retaining plate having a bearing at a center thereof; a periphery of the retaining plate being installed with a plurality of notches to not interfere with the locking studs of the wheel; a central shaft having a screw hole; the central shaft passing through the bearing of the retaining plate; a panel; an outer surface of the panel can be installed with an indicia; a weight being installed in the panel. Thereby when the wheel moves, since the panel is retained by the bearing and the weight is located within the panel, the indicia will not rotate with respect to the rotation of the wheel.

Abstract: An internal spinning system includes an annular attachment section having a front portion and a flange extending outwardly from the front portion in a substantially perpendicular manner. At least one bearing is coupled to the flange and extend outwardly therefrom in a substantially parallel manner. A back portion opposes the front portion, wherein the back portion and the front portion define a plurality of bolt holes.

Abstract: A wheel center cap for a vehicle wheel includes a substantially planar body portion, and a plurality of flexibly resilient fingers extending substantially orthogonal to the body portion and adapted to be received within a central aperture of a wheel. Each finger includes a pair of sidewalls and an integrally formed outer wall, wherein the outer wall includes a centrally-located portion defining a first radius of curvature, and rounded abutment portions located proximate the sidewalls and having a second radius of curvature that is less than the first radius of curvature.