Abstract: A wheel covering system for attachment to a vehicle axle, in which the axle has a plurality of externally threaded lugs for attaching a wheel. The system includes a mounting member configured to be removably attached to the axle. A plurality of combination nuts, each nut including a bore with internal threads configured to mate with external threads on one of the lugs, being configured to attach the wheel to the axle; an external hexagonal portion for torquing the combination nut; an external threaded portion configured to pass through one of the holes in the mounting member, and also configured to receive a nut for attaching the mounting member to the combination nut.

Abstract: A wheel covering system is disclosed having a first external cover element and a second internal cover element screwed to the first element. The wheel covering system is connected to an hub of a large vehicle such as a truck without relying on lugs provided on the hub for connecting the wheel to the hub. The connection is achieved by relying on bolts used to attach a hub cap (or axle cover) to the axle, without eliminating the hub cap (or axle cover), and at the same time providing a sturdy and robust connection capable of withstanding forces expected to be applied to a wheel cover during its lifetime.