I've decided to scrap the idea of getting new wheels and I'm going to take off the OEM plastic hubcaps and just keep the stock steelies. I think the black steelies and metallic silver will look nice.

I have 2 questions:

1. Do I need to use any washers since I will no longer be using the hubcaps or will the fit be OK?
2. Where can I get a chrome ring for the steelies?

Thanks!!

JC Whitney sells the "beauty rings" for the steelies. :)

Try these guys. They should have what you want.

http://www.stocktonwheel.com/

i have been tossing around the idea of snagging a set of these (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA-ELEMENT-CHROME-BEAUTY-WHEEL-RIM-TRIM-RINGS-16_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1171Q7c66Q3a2Q 7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a0Q7c293Q3a 2Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem3 80098360036QQitemZ380098360036QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5f TruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories).

i have been tossing around the idea of snagging a set of these (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA-ELEMENT-CHROME-BEAUTY-WHEEL-RIM-TRIM-RINGS-16_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1171Q7c66Q3a2Q 7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a0Q7c293Q3a 2Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem3 80098360036QQitemZ380098360036QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5f TruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories).

Don't get snap in anything for wheels. It actually needs to mount to the wheel if you want to have it on when you get home.

Don't get snap in anything for wheels. It actually needs to mount to the wheel if you want to have it on when you get home.

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How do you think 90% of all full wheel hubcaps attach to the wheel?

Sand and polish the lip of your steelies and then just use some clear over 'em.

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How do you think 90% of all full wheel hubcaps attach to the wheel?

How often do you see hubcaps on the side of the road?

How often do you see hubcaps on the side of the road?

Think of the number of hubcapped cars passing by that hubcap. :-|

Think of the number of hubcapped cars passing by that hubcap. :-|

Think of the number of non-hubcapped cars whose wheels stay together!

Think of the number of hubcapped cars passing by that hubcap. :-|

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Ditto:-D:-D:-D:-D:-D

Just put on the set of Moon disks. Simple screw on and I think they look great. Purchased 16 5/8 inch disks. The retail is $36.00 each.

I fought the urge to chrome for years with my BMW motorcycle. Finally made peace with the fact that it aint a chrome thing... ya want chrome, get a hardly (whoops) Harley.
Most Es are in a similar boat.

Just put on the set of Moon disks. Simple screw on and I think they look great. Purchased 16 5/8 inch disks. The retail is $36.00 each.

Reminds me of the late 50's and early 60's when the "Moons" were a must have for your Chevy. There were also "baby moons" that replaced the "hub caps". Nice nostalgia. They look good on your "E"!!:D