It's the first question everyone asks, and the answer fits in one line: your hubcap size is your wheel size, and it's written on the sidewall of your tyre.
Where exactly to look
Step up to a wheel and look for a sequence like 195/65 R15 91H, moulded into the rubber on the side of the tyre. The number following the letter R is your wheel diameter in inches. In this example: 15 inches. So you need 15" hubcaps.
The other numbers don't matter here: 195 is the tyre width in millimetres, 65 the height-to-width ratio. Only the number after the R counts.
Common sizes
- 13" and 14" — small city cars and older vehicles.
- 15" — the most common size in Europe: Clio, 208, Polo, Corsa.
- 16" — compacts and saloons: Golf, Focus, Astra.
- 17" — large saloons, MPVs and vans.
Three traps to avoid
All four wheels aren't always the same size. It's rare on a factory car, but it happens after a tyre change. Check at least one front and one rear wheel.
The spare doesn't count. It's often a 14" when the rest of the car runs 15" or 16". Never use it as your reference.
A hubcap won't fit an alloy wheel. Hubcaps are made for steel wheels, which have a rim edge designed for clipping. If your wheels are already alloy, a hubcap won't hold.
What if I'm one inch off?
Too small and it won't clip on. Too big and it sits loose, then flies off at the first speed bump. There's no tolerance — the size has to be exact.
Once you know your size, you can create your own custom hubcaps with your own image. Still unsure? The fitting & size guide covers everything in detail.
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