Abstract: A snap-on dress wheel simulator for applications such as utility and recreational vehicles including motor coaches, trucks and the like, includes a unitary sheet metal shell formed of a central hub cover and an annular dished ring which are permanently joined. The shell also carries lug nut covers and a metal grip ring having teeth which engage a safety hub of the vehicle wheel rim. The grip ring is seated in an annular channel of a molded plastic mounting collar. The collar includes an enlarged outer peripheral bead and the peripheral edge of the shell is crimped around the collar bead to fasten the collar to the shell.

Abstract: A conceal band for a painted or chromed stylized steel vehicle wheel overlies an annular concave peripheral channel of a wheel rim to conceal unsightly surfaces and wheel balance weights. The band, formed of sheet steel, is generally concave in transverse cross section facing the wheel and is of a radial width sufficient to overly and conceal the channel. The band carries a plurality of mounting clips retained between opposed inturned peripheral edges of the band. Each clip includes an arcuate body which spans radially across the band between the peripheral edges of the band. A cantilever leaf spring section projects beyond a radially outer end of the body with the leaf spring section being connected to the body by a sharp bend. The leaf spring section includes a curved engagement surface which is biased against the concave peripheral channel to retain the band.