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Is there a way to put black OEM center with white "B" on HRE wheels?

Old Feb 17, 2013 | 12:14 PM
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Is there a way to put black OEM center with white "B" on HRE wheels?

Any chance someone could make the black Bentley center cap with white "B" on it fit on my HRE wheels? I love my black rims, but not a fan of the silver HRE center cap. I bought the factory Bentley center cap with white B and its just a hair smaller in diameter, so it won't work as a swap out.

A few options I considered was to cut backing off Bentley center cap and epoxy it on top of HRE cap, but the thickness would make it look funny. Fail

Considered painting cap black then find a way to transfer white "B" in vinyl cutout or some paintable stencil and clear coat over them.

Another thought is for my BMW I was able to find a very thin metal emblems for my aftermarket rims with adhesive on back that would glue over existing cap, but have found those in almost every brand other than Bentley.

Bottom line, I think the best looking result would be to have the HRE caps painted by someone.

Here is pic of my current wheel:



Here is the cap I want:
 
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All your prayers are answered here:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/your-custo...item2326fd710c

Totally flawless gel domed centre cap made to suit your existing cap, I've had some made in red and then went for the standard look as it looks the best IMO.

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Or,

http://3dcarstickers.com/de/category/bentley/

I ordered a set of these, came out great.

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Thanks for sites, looks like a viable option. The one link to ebay auction in UK won't work because they only do up to 60mm, so it's too small. I measured my HRE cap still installed and it looks like it almost exactly 3 inches, which converts to 76mm.

Can anyone with HRE rims on Bentley confirm size of center cap, I know they come in different sizes, but all the Bentley Comtinetals should be same size. Is it 76mm?
 
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Originally Posted by BigA3533
Thanks for sites, looks like a viable option. The one link to ebay auction in UK won't work because they only do up to 60mm, so it's too small. I measured my HRE cap still installed and it looks like it almost exactly 3 inches, which converts to 76mm.

Can anyone with HRE rims on Bentley confirm size of center cap, I know they come in different sizes, but all the Bentley Comtinetals should be same size. Is it 76mm?
Send them a message because I'm sure they can go bigger on these, they just list the more popular sizes.
 
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I have considered new wheels but one of my issues was that I like the Bentley emblems. I am sure HRE is proud of their wheels and they are fine but after I give them my money I do not feel I have to continue to do their advertising.

My daughters area big buyers of the American Eagle clothing line and I have said they should get the clothing cheaper since they are wearing an advertisement for the company.
 
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Originally Posted by Dr.Disaster
I have considered new wheels but one of my issues was that I like the Bentley emblems. I am sure HRE is proud of their wheels and they are fine but after I give them my money I do not feel I have to continue to do their advertising.

My daughters area big buyers of the American Eagle clothing line and I have said they should get the clothing cheaper since they are wearing an advertisement for the company.
I feel ya Doc. I have 22" HREs and they are a prestigious and quality brand. People flip out when you throw them on a Bentley, because some of those wheels are not cheap at all. And I am probably going in the doghouse again for this, but if companies don't want to help sponsor my toy, then I can't rep their products. With the exception of the few in the motoring world that are just sponsorship crazy!
 
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