Scion xA Hubcaps
The Scion xA hatchback from Toyota has a lot going for it, including spacious seats and a powerful transmission and engine. If you drive a manual or automatic xA model, you know how important it is to keep your vehicle functioning and looking its best, and hubcaps help you accomplish both of these goals. They keep dirt and other debris away from your brakes and bearings as well as increase the visual appeal of your Scion xA.
What are the Scion xA hubcap types?Changing your hubcaps is one of the simplest things you can do to improve how your Scion xA looks. You have many different options for design, color, and finish when it comes to hubcaps for your Scion. Here are a few of the most common types:
- Capped lug nuts: This style differentiates the lug nuts from the rest of the hubcap by allowing them to protrude from the hubcap. However, the lug nuts are enhanced with aesthetic caps.
- Dog dish: This style is similar to a dog dish in how it looks.
- Non-rotating: Non-rotating hubcaps always stay in one place, no matter the position of the wheel or tire. They are carefully weighted to allow for this function and are ideal if you want to display the Scion logo or an advertisement on your hubcaps.
- Spoke style: Another common style is hubcaps with spokes, similar to that of a bicycle. You will frequently find them with five or six spokes that come in a variety of shapes and thicknesses.
You do not need to measure your tires, wheels, or hubcaps to discover what size hubcap to buy. The easiest way to find what size hubcap you need for your Scion xA is to look at the tire. Here, you will find a number, such as P215/70R16. The number after the R is the size that you need. In this case, it would be a 16-inch hubcap.
Do you need special tools to change your hubcaps?Although there are special tools that will help you change your hubcaps, you do not have to have one. Depending on the type of hubcap you purchase, you may need tools to remove and replace the lug nuts or possibly a flat head screwdriver to remove the old hubcaps and a rubber mallet to tap the new hubcaps into place.
How do you clean hubcaps?You should clean your Scion hubcaps at least as often as you wash your car. You can use warm water, a brush, or a cloth, and soap designed for washing vehicles. If your hubcaps are especially soiled or the debris does not easily scrub away, you may want to use a hose with a nozzle to spray it away. You can then use a cloth to buff and wax them.