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Mar 29, 2017 | 10:47 AM

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djrabbi

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Do you know what size your original center cap is? I am having a similar issue but getting 2.75 on my center cap but when I run the part number says 2.5

Mar 29, 2017 | 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by djrabbi

Do you know what size your original center cap is? I am having a similar issue but getting 2.75 on my center cap but when I run the part number says 2.5

I measured the flat surface part of my caps where the decals are sitting on and it measured out to be 65mm (2.5"). The best advice I could give is to measure the flat surface of the cap that will have the decals on it and order that size. The part number size could have to do with many other things...i.e. lip of the cap, inside of cap where it clips or even the wheel center hole size which is not the same as the surface you are putting the caps on. Nothing beats a physical measurement...then you know for sure what size to get!!! In the picture below you'll see that my caps had a little lip so I just measured the flat part inside that outer lip and ordered that size.

Apr 10, 2017 | 07:03 PM

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k0kong

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JW,
Thank you for posting this, I have a set of Niche wheels and was dying to come up with something to cover the center cap with. Can't wait to see how they look on my car now once they arrive!

Apr 11, 2017 | 06:07 AM

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JW,
Thank you for posting this, I have a set of Niche wheels and was dying to come up with something to cover the center cap with. Can't wait to see how they look on my car now once they arrive!

Nice! Yeah the original Niche center caps were boring as hell haha. Post pics once you get it all squared away...can't wait to see!!!

Sep 13, 2021 | 12:22 PM

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markdav801

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Wow, can’t find these anymore on eBay!

Sep 13, 2021 | 12:31 PM

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bendevious

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I have these on my wheels and they don't stick very well. I have lost two already. Just ordered another set. Open to any ideas on how to get them to adhere better? Gorilla Glue?

Sep 13, 2021 | 02:18 PM

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JWBlakk

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Wow, can’t find these anymore on eBay!

This was a few years ago so I don’t know anymore. I have an NX now and put 20” Lexus RX F Sport wheels on it so I have actual Lexus center caps now lol.

Sep 13, 2021 | 02:21 PM

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I have these on my wheels and they don't stick very well. I have lost two already. Just ordered another set. Open to any ideas on how to get them to adhere better? Gorilla Glue?

I would try 3M VHB tape. Use alcohol to prep and an adhesive primer prior to applying. Also add some heat and press to bond it better. I used it and did this for my current spoiler on my NX and it hasn’t budged at all in 2.5 years!

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Sep 13, 2021 | 02:45 PM

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markdav801

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Noted. Question, do they fade?

Sep 13, 2021 | 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JWBlakk

I ordered the cheapest ones I could find on Amazon (not available anymore apparently) and they are on tight on my wheels. The key is prepping the surface really well. If that fails, vhb will make sure they don't come off, lol.

These look the same, though: https://natalexauto.com/products/4pcs-65mm-lexus-logo-wheel-center-sticker-black?currency=USD&variant=32551716159559&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&utm_campaign=gs-2020-09-03&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=CjwKCAjw7fuJBhBdEiwA2lLMYZaa0mgTACE4D6HBSqkhqhbGvAz9eGkJ1_zrixjjEHzxv1qZaW1tTRoCNLwQAvD_BwE

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