Abstract: Two different types of retention devices for attaching a wheel trim to a vehicle wheel are provided alternately at circumferentially spaced locations on the trim. Each retention device of one type comprises a generally axially extending barbed retention arm adapted to engage an axial flange of the wheel with spring force to embed its barb into the flange and attach the trim coaxially to the wheel. Each of the latter retention devices also preferably comprises a spring clip cooperable with portions of the wheel trim to prevent excessive bending of the clip during attachment and removal of the trim from the wheel and also to assure substantially coaxial alignment of the trim and wheel in predetermined axially spaced relationship when the trim and wheel are attached.

Abstract: A wheel cover is attached to a vehicle wheel by a plurality of spring steel clips secured to the cover at circumferentially spaced locations. Each clip is provided with a resilient arm cooperable with portions of the wheel cover to prevent excessive bending of the clip during attachment and removal of the cover from the wheel and also to assure substantially coaxial alignment of the cover and wheel in predetermined axially spaced relationship when the cover and wheel are attached.