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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Common sizes, model by model
The same model changes diameter depending on trim and year: a Corolla exists in 14, 15 and 16 inch. This table gives you the range to expect, but the tyre decides, never the model.
| Model | Diameters found |
|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla | 14", 15" and 16" |
| Toyota Yaris | 14" and 15" |
| Honda Civic | 14", 15" and 16" |
| Honda Fit / Jazz | 14" and 15" |
| Nissan Versa / Micra | 14" and 15" |
| Hyundai Accent | 14" and 15" |
| Ford Focus | 15" and 16" |
| Chevrolet Cruze | 15" and 16" |
My model comes in several sizes — how do I know which?
Do not dig through the manual and do not trust a classified ad. Walk out, crouch in front of a wheel, read the sidewall. It takes ten seconds and it is the only reliable method — including when a previous owner fitted wheels other than the original ones.
Should I check all four wheels?
Yes, once. On a used car it happens that one wheel was swapped for a different diameter after a puncture or a kerb strike. It is rare, but it is exactly the kind of detail you discover when clipping on the fourth cover.
Frequently asked questions
Is the number after the R really in inches?
Yes. Rim diameter is the only part of the marking expressed in inches; the width (195) is in millimetres and the ratio (65) is a percentage. It is a convention, not a misprint.
My spare wheel has a different diameter — is that normal?
Yes, a space-saver spare is often smaller. It is not suitable for a wheel cover and is not designed for long distances anyway.
I have alloy wheels — what size should I order?
None. Wheel covers clip onto steel wheels, which have the rim lip needed to hold them. An alloy wheel offers nothing to grip, and the point of covering it disappears.
I am between two sizes — which do I pick?
That situation does not exist: the diameter is a whole number moulded into the tyre. If you are hesitating, you are reading the width or the aspect ratio — go back and read what follows the R.