Welcome to today’s center cap class. I’m your friend, Rheedal, a B2B wholesaler who specializes in push through center caps and customized center caps. We all know that there are original hub caps and aftermarket hub caps. Many people don’t know the difference and wonder if an aftermarket hubcap will fit their original wheel rim. Today, we will solve the below questions.
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Q1: What are OEM wheel center caps and aftermarket center caps?
Q2: What is the difference between OEM center caps and aftermarket hub caps?
Q3: Do aftermarket hub caps fit wheel rims like OEM center caps?
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1. What are OEM center caps and aftermarket center caps?
(1) What is OEM hub cap?
OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) center caps are hubcaps produced by the vehicle manufacturer or its authorized suppliers. These center caps are identical to the vehicle’s OEM parts, matching perfectly to the vehicle’s wheel size, hole spacing, bumps, dimples and other details.
OEM center caps usually have the best fitment and the corresponding logo in the middle. The following is an OEM center cap that fits the 2006-2012 Chevrolet Impala.
To purchase OEM center caps, you can contact an authorized dealer of the vehicle manufacturer or a professional auto parts supplier. They can provide you with OEM center caps that fit your specific car model and ensure their quality and fitment. Meanwhile, OEM center caps are usually matched with your vehicle’s warranty policy and service support, enabling you to enjoy the same protection as original parts. It is important to note that OEM center caps can be relatively expensive.
(2) What is Aftermarket center cap?
Aftermarket center caps are produced and sold by independent third-party companies or manufacturers that are not produced by the vehicle manufacturer or its authorized suppliers. To be clear, most aftermarket center caps are legal and not pirated, so you can buy them with confidence.
Aftermarket center caps usually provide users with options in the form of a sticker on its front, which allows customers to put on the car’s logo or other customized labels. This one is a Rheedal customized center cap and decal universal for a outer diameter 61mm and inner diameter 55.5mm wheel rim.
And these are Rheedal 4.25″ push through center caps universally fit for 4.25″ SUV, RV Truck and Trailer wheel rims. We can also see that the label is not a car’s logo.
2. Difference between OEM center caps and aftermarket center caps?
(1) Manufacturer and brand: OEM center caps are produced by or under the authorization of the vehicle’s manufacturer, and they are matched to their specific car and models. Aftermarket center caps are produced by independent third-party companies or manufacturers, and they may fit multiple models.
(2) Material and quality: OEM center caps are typically produced with high quality materials to ensure durability. The material and quality of aftermarket center caps are quite different. Some manufacturers produce high-quality products, while others may use lower-quality materials.
(3) Design and appearance: OEM center caps are designed to match the overall look and style of the vehicle for consistency. Aftermarket center caps typically offer a wider range of designs and appearance options to meet the individual needs and aesthetic preferences.
(4) Fitment: Original center caps are designed for specific vehicle models and tire sizes, so their fitment is usually very good. Aftermarket center caps may require some adaptation or adjustment to ensure that they fit perfectly with a particular vehicle’s wheels.
(5) Price: In general, aftermarket center caps are cheaper than OEM center caps. And aftermarket products usually offer more pricing options, allowing consumers to make choices based on their budget.
3. Do aftermarket hub caps fit wheel rims like OEM center caps?
Aftermarket center caps and OEM center caps are virtually identical in terms of fitment to the vehicle, but some aftermarket center caps may be even better than OEM center caps in terms of quality, fitment and appearance. As long as we can find a center cap that matches the model of our vehicle, we can buy it and use it with confidence.
For some special or rarer car models, it is difficult to find their aftermarket center caps. In this case, some adaptations or adjustments may be required to ensure that the aftermarket center cap matches the vehicle’s wheels perfectly.
That’s all for today’s center cap class. For more information, you can follow our website—Rheedal.com! Please remember, if you want to wholesale push through center caps and customized center caps, just contact us. We’ll see you next time!
