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Old 04-09-2011, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by shertex View Post
That's what I have....they're BETWEEN the wheel cover and the rotor. If their only function is the appearance of the wheels, maybe I should just get rid of them?
So you are saying you have an alloy wheel

and then an aftermarket dust cover

and then when you remove that you see the disc brake / rotor

and then behind that you've got the real MB fitted dust cover?

If you are talking about the aftermarket dust cover - then you don't really need it - whether these aftermarket dust covers drastically influence air flow more than a steel wheel with a hub cap is in my opinion debatable...

...if I get really really bored next winter I'll measure it!
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