Pilot WH521-14C-B All Black 14" Indy Wheel Cover

by Pilot Automotive

Product Features

• Constructed of high impact ABS plastic
• ABS plastic covers are weather resistant
• Will not rust or corrode
• Set includes 4 covers
• Easy installation

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B003HB29AI
• Item model number: WH521-14C-B
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,303 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #85 in Automotive > Wheels & Tires > Hubcaps & Covers > Hubcaps

Product Description

Give any vehicle a unique, aggressive look with an upgrade or identical replacement of wheel covers at a fraction of the cost of originals. ABS covers are weather resistant and won’t rust or corrode. Fits most foreign and domestic front and rear passenger vehicle wheel. Utilize an adjustable retention ring to assure a secure fit. Set includes 4 covers.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not a well thought out product, June 13, 2010

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Tried and True (Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Pilot WH521-16C-B All Black 16" Indy Wheel Cover (Automotive)

Just got these for my 2007 Passat w/16" OEM steelies. A couple of big problems to be aware of -- the spring retaining ring that keep them in place doesn't have a little jog to route around my valve stem so the fitment is bad - one of them popped off after about a mile (fortunately I was able to cruise back and get it). The other aftermarket rims I have did do route around the valve stem and fit just fine - it's not rocket science.

Secondly, the retaining ring is not painted back, but is metallic in color, so stands out like a sore thumb against my black steelies.

Generally, the manufacturer did not invest any IQ points at all in the design of this product. Finally, although they look flat in shape in the pics provided, they actually bulge out quite a bit, which is a different look that is apparent from the provided pics. It is a shame, as otherwise they would've looked pretty cool and reasonably well finished from a plastic forming and painting standpoint. My advice, avoid these if possible, but at least double check they properly fit your oem steelies - it's not clear from the provided info -- they say they fit "most" 16" wheels on the box.

Ok: quick update a few weeks later after I found time to work on it. I was finally able to tweak these by painting the retaining rings black with Krylon spray paint so they don't look awful bright metallic, and very gingerly (and with a lot of frustration) pushing the retaining ring round the valve stem. I must say the actually look pretty good (definitely project an "attitude" like bare black steelies, but a bit nicer on the eyes) and are staying put.

If you do happen to break the flimsy plastic retaining ring mounts on these when trying to get them on, don't count on Pilot sending you a replacement - they were rude. Amazon, on the hand, gladly swapped for a new set, so make sure you keep the box until you are sure you are happy with them.

Morale of the story, definitely fit check them before chucking the box out, and be very careful the first time you put them on and adjust the retaining ring (it has 3 positions depending on wheel size). It is very easy to snap the plastic retaining ring mounts. Also you may need to paint the retaining. Unfortunately, if you want black wheel covers, these are pretty much the only game in town.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars nice change, August 11, 2010

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Kevin - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Pilot WH521-14C-B All Black 14" Indy Wheel Cover (Automotive)

Works good for my Civic. The fit is good so far, have not had them long enough to see how well they hold on. As with the previous posts, they look good on my Civic. The metal retainer is silver, but can not be seen. I beleive it depends on the design of the wheel on how well they look. Would reccomend for a replacement of original wheel covers.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love them!, August 6, 2010

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Sandra St Gerard "Jgreenmusic" (MIAMI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pilot WH521-14C-B All Black 14" Indy Wheel Cover (Automotive)

LOVE THESE!! I BOUGHT THEM FOR MY 1996 HONDA CIVIC COUPE AND THEY FIT PERFECTLY! I POPPED OFF THE OLD ONES AND THESE HAVE REPLACED THEM LIKE A CHARM. THE FIT IS EXCELLENT WITH THE RETAINING RING. I WILL RECOMMEND THESE!