Hub covers for big rig axles?

[ABC Auto Industry]

Hi, I was wondering if any company makes hub covers for big rig axles. I'm especially interested in the "dome" type like this: https://www.4statetrucks.com/wheels/semi-truck-stainless-steel-dome-rear-axle-cover-2-pc-kit_294156.asp

[Bills72sj]

Moebius has Big Rig wheels sets that have the smooth caps. The hubs could be painted chrome to complete the look. The tires themselves are darn nice too.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/193678848158?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338722076&toolid=10001

https://www.modelroundup.com/Big-Rig-Wheel-and-Tire-Set-p/moe-1010.htm

https://www.hobbylinc.com/moebius-semi-wheels:tires-10-pack-plastic-model-vehicle-accessory-set-1:25-scale-1010

[ABC Auto Industry]

1 hour ago, Bills72sj said:

Moebius has Big Rig wheels sets that have the smooth caps. The hubs could be painted chrome to complete the look. The tires themselves are darn nice too.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/193678848158?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338722076&toolid=10001

https://www.modelroundup.com/Big-Rig-Wheel-and-Tire-Set-p/moe-1010.htm

https://www.hobbylinc.com/moebius-semi-wheels:tires-10-pack-plastic-model-vehicle-accessory-set-1:25-scale-1010

Interesting. I really only need the hub covers, but I might look into these.

[vincen47]

On 12/3/2022 at 6:18 PM, ABC Auto Industry said:

Hi, I was wondering if any company makes hub covers for big rig axles. I'm especially interested in the "dome" type like this: https://www.4statetrucks.com/wheels/semi-truck-stainless-steel-dome-rear-axle-cover-2-pc-kit_294156.asp

M&R Wheels makes several styles of hubs in real aluminum, along with tons of different wheels in both 1/24 and 1/25 scales. On the pricey side, compared to Moebius and kit wheels, but far above in looks and quality. Here’s a link to the large 1/25 “dome” drive hubs: https://www.mandrwheels.com/hubs-drums-studs-tools#/truck-drive-axle-hub/

if you’re only in need of the caps themselves, Auslowe makes really nice metal ones in two sizes: https://www.auslowe.com.au/shop/category/hubcaps/390

Edited December 5, 2022 by vincen47

[Bills72sj]

4 minutes ago, vincen47 said:

M&R Wheels makes several styles of hubs in real aluminum, along with tons of different wheels in both 1/24 and 1/25 scales. On the pricey side, compared to Moebius and kit wheels, but far above in looks and quality. Here’s a link to the large 1/25 “dome” drive hubs: https://www.mandrwheels.com/hubs-drums-studs-tools#/truck-drive-axle-hub/

His wheels sure are pretty. I will need a set when I get to doing my bling truck. (After my skillset gets good enough to tackle it)

[vincen47]

3 minutes ago, Bills72sj said:

His wheels sure are pretty. I will need a set when I get to doing my bling truck. (After my skillset gets good enough to tackle it)

True. You’d really need the complete wheel set, not just the hubs. I’ve used the Auslowe caps to dress up the kit wheels and make the hubs look larger and more dome-like.

[ABC Auto Industry]

30 minutes ago, vincen47 said:

M&R Wheels makes several styles of hubs in real aluminum, along with tons of different wheels in both 1/24 and 1/25 scales. On the pricey side, compared to Moebius and kit wheels, but far above in looks and quality. Here’s a link to the large 1/25 “dome” drive hubs: https://www.mandrwheels.com/hubs-drums-studs-tools#/truck-drive-axle-hub/

if you’re only in need of the caps themselves, Auslowe makes really nice metal ones in two sizes: https://www.auslowe.com.au/shop/category/hubcaps/390

Ooh, those look really nice! I think I might just go with those.

[Mr mopar]

I use chrome studs they look real ,just cut off the tangs !

[Bills72sj]

Did you get what you are looking for? I found these two in my Ford LN 8000 Coke box truck.

Edited December 23, 2022 by Bills72sj
added 2nd pic

[leafsprings]

On 12/23/2022 at 10:30 AM, Bills72sj said:

 I found these two in my Ford LN 8000 Coke box truck.

 

 

Good eye! Forgot all about those. AFAIK, the only AMT kit ever to have the full rear hub covers. With a little creativity, they could be carefully cut  down to fit the front axle hubs too.

Edited December 29, 2022 by leafsprings

[ABC Auto Industry]

On 12/23/2022 at 1:30 PM, Bills72sj said:

Did you get what you are looking for? I found these two in my Ford LN 8000 Coke box truck.

You know, that's interesting because I have a Ford LNT8000 snow plow kit that I've yet to tear into, and if it's anything like that kit, then it might just have those, too. I'll take a look this weekend.

[Oldmopars]

On 12/29/2022 at 6:00 PM, ABC Auto Industry said:

You know, that's interesting because I have a Ford LNT8000 snow plow kit that I've yet to tear into, and if it's anything like that kit, then it might just have those, too. I'll take a look this weekend.

Yes, they are there, 4 total in fact. 

[ABC Auto Industry]

5 hours ago, Oldmopars said:

Yes, they are there, 4 total in fact. 

You are correct; I just looked, and they are indeed there.