Abstract: An automobile wheel having a hub and a cap assembly configured to removably attach to the hub is provided herein. The cap assembly includes a base component, a lug hole cover, and a center cap. The base component is removably coupled to the hub, and includes a cylindrical portion with an outer threaded surface that extends outward from the hub when the base component is coupled to the hub. The lug hole cover removably fits over the cylindrical portion of the base component to cover the plurality of lug hole openings of the hub. Additionally, the center cap is removably coupled to the base component and retain the lug hole cover against the hub.

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, the universal bolt pattern plate including (i) a series of sections, each of the sections having a plurality of engagement members, wherein the sections are adapted for matching a pattern of threaded rods welded on the vehicle's axle hub 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 members 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: 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 universal wheel and lug nut system for attaching a wheel to studs extending from a hub of a vehicle is described. The system provides a single wheel that may be used on several different hub arrangements having different bolt circles. The system includes a wheel having a central portion with recesses that form a hole. The hole has an ovular shape to receive the studs. The system includes a lug nut having a washer section and a bushing section with a threaded internal diameter. The washer section has a diameter smaller than a diameter of the recess, and the washer section of the lug nut fits into the recess and the bushing section of the lug nut fits into the hole.

Abstract: A wheel cover attachment system including a cover for a wheel wherein the wheel includes a plurality of wheel fasteners and a valve stem. The cover comprises a cover circumference, cover axis, an exposed side simulating a wheel, an attachment side opposite the exposed side, at least one cover fastener, and at least one attachment bracket. The attachment bracket is removeably secured to the attachment side and includes a post shaped to accept the cover fastener, first and second concavities, and at least one biasing armature. Each concavity is shaped to accept one of the wheel fasteners and the biasing armature is shaped to engage one of the wheel fasteners in the first concavity and secure the bracket to one of the wheel fasteners.

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 invention relates to a method and an arrangement for mounting a wheel cap on a vehicle, the vehicle having rims with exposed fasteners for fastening to a wheel hub. The method includes mounting of a holder by fasteners of the rim, the holder having a first contact surface for resting against the rim and a second contact surface lying substantially parallel to and at a distance from the first contact surface, and where the mounting of the holder is done by at least two fasteners of the rims interacting with openings in the first contact surface of the holder. The method includes mounting of the wheel cap on the holder by a plurality of fasteners on the inner side of the wheel cap interacting with openings for the fasteners of the rim in the second contact surface of the holder.

Abstract: A free spinner hubcap assembly for fitting truck wheels, the assembly is comprised of a hub mount and cross brace for securing to the wheel. The cross brace is offered in more than one embodiment for fitting wheels of different compositions. A bearing inner race is in direct communication with the hubcap of the assembly, with the outer race independent thereof. A spinner is attached to the outer race. The spinner is thereby free to spin independently of the hubcap and wheel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an arrangement for mounting a wheel cap on a vehicle, the vehicle having rims with exposed fasteners for fastening to a wheel hub. The method includes mounting of a holder by fasteners of the rim, the holder having a first contact surface for resting against the rim and a second contact surface lying substantially parallel to and at a distance from the first contact surface, and where the mounting of the holder is done by means of at least two fasteners of the rims interacting with openings in the first contact surface of the holder. The method includes mounting of the wheel cap on the holder by a plurality of fasteners on the inner side of the wheel cap interacting with openings for the fasteners of the rim in the second contact surface of the holder.

Abstract: A wheel covering apparatus for a heavy-duty vehicle is provided. The wheel covering apparatus includes a bracket that attaches to a wheel of the vehicle. The bracket has extending therefrom a guiding rod and a guiding barrel. The apparatus further includes a wheel cover and a wheel axle cover coupled thereto. The wheel cover is formed with an engagement hole and a guiding hole disposed in open communication with one another, such that the guiding hole may receive and transversely guide the guiding rod into engagement with the engagement hole. The wheel cover and wheel axle cover are secured to the bracket by a bolt passing therethrough to engage a threaded hole formed in the bracket.

Abstract: A retainer retains a wheel cover to the portion of the studs retaining a wheel to the hub of an axle, which extends beyond the lug nuts. The retainer has a metal retainer body with a planar upper and lower surface and a long end. Two arcuate portions are spaced along the long end and the metal body is beveled in the vicinity of the arcuate portions so that the arcuate portions will engage the threaded portions extending beyond the lug nuts for two adjacent studs.

Abstract: A wheel cover for a vehicle wheel including a main cover and an axle cover. The main cover is attached to the wheel using the lug bolts. A plurality of inter-screws are threadedly fastened a portion of the lug bolts which extends beyond the lug nuts. The cover includes a plurality of holes which align with the inter-screws, and a plurality of integration bolts are inserted through the holes and into threaded openings in the inter-screws to fasten the cover to the wheel. The structure of the cover is such that several covers may be nested and stacked to conserve storage space.

Abstract: A wheel liner system for attaching a wheel liner to a wheel of a vehicle having a mounting surface and lug nuts engaging lugs adjacent the mounting surface. The wheel liner has an annular peripheral portion with an inner perimeter, and a center portion with a step sidewall extending from the inner perimeter to a plateau having a plurality of holes which receive the lug nuts. The plateau is preferably spaced from the mounting surface to position the plurality of holes adjacent corner portions of the lug nuts, which enables the wheel liner to transitionally contact and support the corner portions of the lug nuts during installation. Preferably the wheel liner is releasably secured to the wheel using a hub cover having a deck portion with at least two apertures and an outer skirt extending below the deck portion. The outer skirt matingly abuts and surrounds the step sidewall of the wheel liner to center the hub cover and the wheel liner relative to each other.