Center Cap removal

[Mike in CA]

By mistake, I didn't order colored center caps on my build. After the fact, I discovered that they are actually less expensive from Suncoast ($169) than they are as an option from the factory ($190) so no real harm done.

I'm curious, though, as to how the caps are removed. Older style caps had small holes in them through which you could hook a tool or small allen wrench and then pull off the cap. My GT3 center lock caps had a notch which allowed them to be pried off with a supplied tool or a small screwdriver.

The photos of the Taycan caps on the Suncoast web site don't appear to show holes or notches. So how do they come off? Does the wheel have to be removed or is there some other trick? It might be obvious to me if I had wheels to examine but my car isn't here yet.

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[XLR82XS]

I ordered a car last week and the color center caps were $160.

 

[rquinton]

By mistake, I didn't order colored center caps on my build. After the fact, I discovered that they are actually less expensive from Suncoast ($169) than they are as an option from the factory ($190) so no real harm done.

I'm curious, though, as to how the caps are removed. Older style caps had small holes in them through which you could hook a tool or small allen wrench and then pull off the cap. My GT3 center lock caps had a notch which allowed them to be pried off with a supplied tool or a small screwdriver.

The photos of the Taycan caps on the Suncoast web site don't appear to show holes or notches. So how do they come off? Does the wheel have to be removed or is there some other trick? It might be obvious to me if I had wheels to examine but my car isn't here yet.

If they are like the 911, you have to take the wheels off to pop them out from behind if you don't want to scratch them.

 

[Mike in CA]

I ordered a car last week and the color center caps were $160.

Hmmm. The configurator indicates they are $190 when ordered with the car. Or did you find an aftermarket source that had them for less than Suncoast's $169?

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[Dee]

My caps have the two small holes in them.
So yes, you can take them off without removing the wheel.

 

[Schlarbsi]

I used the suction cup of my GoPro stand. Worked perfectly. Change them all in under one minute.
mine did not have the holes like the old ones.

 

[Scandinavian]

My caps have the two small holes in them.
So yes, you can take them off without removing the wheel.

Where do you see the holes in these? There are no holes in the new Porsche Centre caps. At all!
Please check your facts.

 

[Mike in CA]

My caps have the two small holes in them.
So yes, you can take them off without removing the wheel.

Sorry Dee, I can't see any holes....

 

[Mike in CA]

I used the suction cup of my GoPro stand. Worked perfectly. Change them all in under one minute.
mine did not have the holes like the old ones.

Now that's an interesting idea! I don't have a GoPro but I have mounting stands with suction cups for some other devices that might work if the size is right. I'll have to look into that.

 

[Schlarbsi]

Now that's an interesting idea! I don't have a GoPro but I have mounting stands with suction cups for some other devices that might work if the size is right. I'll have to look into that.

My Cup was even a bit larger and it still worked. Best of luck.

 

[wemct]

The center cap will fit regardless of orientation, but for those of you who are new to Porsche, the tradition is to point the bottom of the crest towards the tire valve.

 

[Mike in CA]

The center cap will fit regardless of orientation, but for those of you who are new to Porsche, the tradition is to point the bottom of the crest towards the tire valve.

Of course! Is there any other way to do it?

 

[Dee]

Sorry Dee, I can't see any holes....

My mistake, no holes indeed.
Must be mistaken by my older caps.
Oops!

 

[B888B]

Where do you see the holes in these? There are no holes in the new Porsche Centre caps. At all!
Please check your facts.

Cool down buddy ?

 

[iten]

I didn't order the caps because everything here was tax 115%( now 132%)...

I am just wondering for those that have seen it in person, does it make the car look much better?

I have the turbo aero wheels on a Volcano Grey.

I thought the mono ones are not as bad as I originally anticipated...

Is it worth the effort to get them replace?

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