Abstract: A locking device for securing a wheel cover to a vehicle wheel rim, wherein the wheel cover includes a mounting plate having a retention device for mounting the cover to the rim, and a center cap mounted to the mounting plate. A first threaded fastener is mounted to a central portion of the wheel rim and projects axially outwardly through an opening in the mounting plate. A tubular member is mounted to the center cap and extends axially inwardly from an access opening therein and coaxially with the fastener. A second threaded fastener is slidably mounted within the tubular member between the center cap and the mounting plate and threadedly engages the first fastener. The second fastener includes a torque tool engaging portion at the outer end thereof which is accessable through the access opening in the center cap.

Abstract: A wheel cover, for a vehicle wheel having an annular and generally axially extending wheel flange, including a retention ring having a generally axially extending retaining flange and a plurality of circumferentially spaced retention clips in snap-on engagement therewith. Each clip includes an axially and circumferentially extending base portion engaging said retaining flange and having three axially outwardly directed tabs at the axially outer end thereof. The two end tabs are respectively received within, and extend axially outwardly through, a pair of slots disposed in a stepped portion of the retaining flange, and the middle tab projects radially and axially outwardly from the base of the clip for engaging the axially inward side of the stepped portion under tension. Each end tab includes a secondary tab which is struck or lanced out of the central portion of the end tab and which extends axially inwardly and radially outwardly for engaging the axially outward side of the stepped portion.