winter tyres

[Glendonwyn]

C270 cdi 2005 Got a set of winter tyres on steel wheels. Do I need to fit a hub cap to protect the hub bearing?

 

[stevehg]

Not it's not necessary.

 

[Glendonwyn]

Did some further checking and no grease caps are required on the rear wheels as they are sealed bearings, the front bearings are adjustable and are not sealed so require grease caps for protection.

 

[boxbrownie]

The hubs will have "grease caps" fitted as normal, nothing to do with the wheels.

The centre caps of the wheels do not protect anything but the brand name of the vehicle!