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Today's Chevy hubcaps(like all other makes) are now all constructed from plastic and have employed a variety of retention systems. Some of these systems are good, some are bad, but each requires specific installation techniques and special care while installing to ensure long term retention. For late model Chevrolet, there are three different attachment systems.

Basic Snap on wire retention system

Mostly this system was used on early to mid 90's and back Chevy's, however the Chevy Prizm, Aveo and the Chevy Metro still use this snap on clip system. On this type there are a series of plastic clips and a wire that runs between the clip around the back diameter of the Chevrolet hubcaps.

These wheel covers are easy to snap on. Once the wheel covers is correctly aligned with the valve stem opening, one just simple taps the hubcap into place. There is a groove in the wheel rim in which the plastic clips seat, the wire keeps a constant pressure on the clips holding the wheel cover in place.

Loss of these wheel covers occurs when the plastic tabs are broken causing the wheel cover to become loose, so care must be taken when installing. Once these tabs are broken, the hubcap will no longer remain secure and will need replacement. 90-94

Lumina hubcaps were notorious for this problem.

We recommend using a rubber mallet or the back of a fist to "tap" them into place when installing. Do not use excessive force, the hubcaps should snap into place with moderate pressure.

Hubcaps held on behind the lug nuts

Some of the mid 90's Chevrolets such as the Beretta, Corsica and the Cavalier used this type of hubcap attachment system. In my opinion, this was the best system ever and unless the installation was completely hosed, it was virtually impossible to loses these wheel covers. Simply put, the wheel covers were held on by the lug nuts. Installation takes a bit more work, but the extra effort is worth the knowledge that you should never under normal circumstances loose them.

Most believe that you have to jack up the car and remove all of the lugs nuts in order to install this type of hubcap, but that is simply not true. Two of the holes on these hubcap are large than the others. One only need to remove the lugs from the three smaller holes. The lugs in the two larger holes can remain on the car, as the holes are large enough that the hubcap will slide over them.

Once the hubcap is in place and the lugs are reinstalled, the decorative little plastic caps will them thread down onto the lug nut, as these lug nuts have outside threads. The installation is now complete.

Hubcaps that screw on to the lug nuts

The third and most common hubcap retention system uses plastic caps that attach to the hubcap and thread on to the lug nuts. The lug nuts on these vehicles have outside threads that accommodate the plastic caps. Most every late model GM passenger car and mini van currently uses this system.

Installation of these wheel covers is easy. Line up the wheel cover to the lug nuts being careful to ensure the valve stem is lined up with the slot that has been precut into the wheel covers. If you turn the hubcap over, there is usually a icon indicating where the valve stem should go.

Using a 3/4" socket or lugs wrench, thread the caps onto the lugs. Do not over tighten them or use any kind of air tool as this will strip out the threads, possibly causing a future loss. These lug caps only need to be snug tight.

For more information please visit Hubcap Heaven and Wheels

Kurt is the VP and general manager of Hubcap Heaven and Wheels in Cleveland, Ohio http://www.hubcaps-wheelcovers.com

What Went Wrong With the Chevy Beretta?

Chevrolet is one of the most loved automakers in the market. One of its vehicles that were definitely liked by the public was the Beretta. Chevy fanatics were left hanging because of the vehicle’s disappearance after just a few periods on sale.

What could be the reason behind the vehicle’s disappearance?

In 1988 Chevrolet unleashed a more fuel efficient vehicle through a small two door coupe – the Chevy Beretta. There were 6 different models that Chevrolet made throughout the Beretta's life cycle: the base model, GT, GTU, GTZ, Z26, and the very rare Indy.

On its first existence, the Chevy Beretta has two engines. There was the 4 cylinder 2.0L engine. For better acceleration, the Beretta has an optional a 2.8L V6 with a manual transmission.

As the traditional era evolved into a high tech one, the exterior of the coupe changed. But was what greatly noticed was the huge improvement in the vehicle’s under car parts. From 2.0 to 2.2, the cheaper 4 cylinders even grew more in size to 2.3. The V6 lines of engines used the popular 3.1L that delivered over 140hp.

From 1988-89, the GTU special Beretta Model went on sale. With the colors black, white, and red, the GTU had stiffer suspension and was capable of 0.92 G on the skid pad.

Produced from 1990-1993, the GTZ was the high-performance Beretta. Standard on this vehicle was the Oldsmobile's 2.3L High Output Quad 4. This produced 180 hp (134 kW) and 160 ft•lbf (217 N•m) of torque. The Getrag 5-speed manual transmission and GM's FE7 performance suspension were also included in the list of standard equipments.

With more refined Chevy Beretta parts, the vehicle in 1994 came with an optional 3100 series engine, a more powerful one. Though the said engine seemed to be enough for such a light car, it was not still enough for the Beretta manufacturing team. They manufactured the Quad Four which had 4 cylinders that pumps out over 210hp. However, the Chevy fans were in dismay because the innovation was made only in limited quantity.

In 1990, the Indy was manufactured. It featured excellent looking ground effects, more eye appealing style with striking exteriors. It was generally a good looking sports car. It had the colors of bright Sun Fire Yellow and Turquoise, and it offered a convertible as an option. However, the Chevy fans, for the second time, were kept hanging. Only 3 convertible yellow Indy's were produced and sold in the market.

Due to two major factors, in 1996, Chevrolet halted the production of the Beretta. The first reason was that the competition for rights over the name brand 'Beretta' was being lost to a gun corporation in Germany. The second reason was that the Beretta definitely cost high due to the limited quantities, short lifespan with rare models and Quad 4 option.

About Chevrolet Beretta

A front wheel drive coupe, the Chevrolet Beretta was produced from 1987 through 1996 by the General Motors’ Chevrolet division. It was built based on the GM L platform in Wilmington, Delaware and Linden, New Jersey. Among its family members based on the platform are the Chevrolet Corsica and the Pontiac Tempest sedan, which was only sold in Canada. The Beretta was engineered in the same design studio as the Chevrolet Camaro and Corvette Chevrolet - in Exterior Studio 3.

The sales of the Berettas continuously declined every year of production as its fans did not seem to appreciate the two-door models anymore. And in 1996, Chevrolet ended production of both the Beretta and Corsica.

The Corsica would be replaced by the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu. But the Beretta had no replacement.

About the Author

Evander Klum is a Business Administration graduate who hails from Alabama. He enjoys extreme sports and he is also a car racing fanatic. At present, he works as a marketing manager at an advertising agency in Cleveland.

What vehicle models/years/makes would be compatible with a 1990 chevy corsica hatchback?

i know that the beretta works with it, but i never seem to see any corsica hatchbacks anywhere online or anything that i would know of that's be compatible

1989-1991 Corsica Hatchback
1987-1996 Corsica Sedan
1987-1996 Beretta

And to Tony:
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Corvette, Camaro, Malibu, Impala: last half-century an eventful road for Chevrolet
Today, we cover the second half of Chevrolet’s 100 years in existence. The 1950s are known for the 1953 Corvette, which surprised the auto world. It was unveiled in January 1953 at the General Motors first Motorama show in New York City’s Waldorf-Astoria hotel. An enthusiastic reception convinced GM executives to put the two-seater into production. Only 300 were built the first year.

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