Hey all,

I am wanting to purchase a set of poverty caps for the Bonneville, so I can occasionally swap from the full covers and rear skirts to just caps & chrome trim rings for a different look (thinking of painting the rimes the same colour as the car, too).

As far as I can tell the car is running standard original wheels (they're 5x5, 14x6, & are running Genuine Pontiac full wheel covers). The approximate measurements of the centre of the rim that a cap would need to fit onto is 260mm (or 10 ¼"). Photos attached of a rim, and the current wheel cover.

Can anyone advise me what style centre caps may fit (I expect nothing Chevy will?), & where they would be available?

If centre caps aren't a realistic option, would I be able to fit the smaller wheel centres that slip through the rim?

Thank in advance 🙏

These are screenshots from the Ames Fullsize Pontiac catalogue (that I always keep on my tablet, in case I have too much money and need to spend some on trinkets.)

You'll see trim rings and what they refer to as 'poverty wheel caps.'

I was also going to do what you're considering but when I did a mockup of what Torq Thrusts would look like, I couldn't resist - they transformed the look, I feel. We all talked about Cragars which are still the sexiest looking wheel for a 60s car, but they are expensive and apparently the quality isn't there anymore. They (& the Torq Thrusts) are made in China these days.

19 minutes ago, Fitzy said:

These are screenshots from the Ames Fullsize Pontiac catalogue (that I always keep on my tablet, in case I have too much money and need to spend some on trinkets.)

You'll see trim rings and what they refer to as 'poverty wheel caps.'

I was also going to do what you're considering but when I did a mockup of what Torq Thrusts would look like, I couldn't resist - they transformed the look, I feel. We all talked about Cragars which are still the sexiest looking wheel for a 60s car, but they are expensive and apparently the quality isn't there anymore. They (& the Torq Thrusts) are made in China these days.

Thanks for that. I shall peruse it closely, keeping my bank details close at hand 😂

I too really like the Torq Thrusts, but am undecided if they suit such an early car. Later models - perfect.

Used to call em Baby moons and add a trim ring. Always liked the 50's early 60's look.  ESP if your gonna paint the rims to match.  Shades of American Graffiti....

https://hubcapmike.com/baby-moon-wheel-cover-for-3-inside-bumps-on-7-1-2-inch-inner-wheel-flange/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=ppc&msclkid=1f62843f2c761d12a4ede0ed6553383a

Edited August 8, 20232 yr by JUSTA6