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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => TYRES | WHEELS | BRAKES => Topic started by: Marty6424 on March 31, 2024, 09:43:06

Title: 2013 i30 Premium, remove plastic trim on wheels
Post by: Marty6424 on March 31, 2024, 09:43:06: Hi all,

Has anyone removed the plastic chrome inserts from these wheels? I really don't like the look of them. I think they are glued on but not sure.

Thank you
(https://i.ibb.co/Hn3D9z7/20240331-115810.jpg) (https://ibb.co/GcNvr27)

(https://i.ibb.co/yq80hM6/20240330-135010.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QM698qP)
Title: Re: 2013 i30 Premium, remove plastic trim on wheels
Post by: Shambles on March 31, 2024, 10:36:22: Hi and :welcum:

My first i30 had similar alloys to those and they pitted under warranty. When I took the car for replacement inserts they simply unscrewed them from the inside, having removed each wheel. So my guess is they aren't glued but screwed.
Title: Re: 2013 i30 Premium, remove plastic trim on wheels
Post by: Marty6424 on March 31, 2024, 11:35:54: Ahh thank you. I didn't think of that. I'll have a look inside the rim.
Title: Re: 2013 i30 Premium, remove plastic trim on wheels
Post by: The Gonz on April 01, 2024, 00:02:30: Quote from: Shambles on March 31, 2024, 10:36:22
Hi and :welcum:

My first i30 had similar alloys to those and they pitted under warranty. When I took the car for replacement inserts they simply unscrewed them from the inside, having removed each wheel. So my guess is they aren't glued but screwed.
Nice job answering that one, Shambles. You're quite handy on this forum! :razz:
Title: Re: 2013 i30 Premium, remove plastic trim on wheels
Post by: TerryT on April 01, 2024, 09:15:27: Quote from: The Gonz on April 01, 2024, 00:02:30
Quote from: Shambles on March 31, 2024, 10:36:22
Hi and :welcum:

My first i30 had similar alloys to those and they pitted under warranty. When I took the car for replacement inserts they simply unscrewed them from the inside, having removed each wheel. So my guess is they aren't glued but screwed.

Nice job answering that one, Shambles. You're quite handy on this forum! :razz:

<<GROAN>>. Now he will be looking for a pay rise! :winker:
Title: Re: 2013 i30 Premium, remove plastic trim on wheels
Post by: eye30 on April 01, 2024, 11:33:22: Had new tyres 2 weeks ago.

Watched fitter and all he did was removed wheel, flipped wheel over and knocked out centre from the inside with small type hammer.

Centre held in by several lugs.

Had to remove centre so he could place the wheel on his tyre removing/rebedding new tyre gizmo..
Title: Re: 2013 i30 Premium, remove plastic trim on wheels
Post by: Shambles on April 01, 2024, 11:52:41: Quote from: eye30
... knocked out centre from the inside

It's the 'chrome' inserts not the centre hub
Title: Re: 2013 i30 Premium, remove plastic trim on wheels
Post by: Marty6424 on April 01, 2024, 12:41:53: Quote from: Shambles on March 31, 2024, 10:36:22
Hi and :welcum:

My first i30 had similar alloys to those and they pitted under warranty. When I took the car for replacement inserts they simply unscrewed them from the inside, having removed each wheel. So my guess is they aren't glued but screwed.

Yep, it's just 2 phillips head screws from the inside. Unfortunately leaves 2 bolt holes when you remove then though.
Title: Re: 2013 i30 Premium, remove plastic trim on wheels
Post by: The Gonz on April 02, 2024, 07:56:47: Maybe what it needs is a custom-designed, personalised insert instead. :whistler: