Put on rally wheels a few weeks ago Beauty ring creeping or falling off?

[PGG]

Ok, the first day I lost two of the deep dish beauty rings that came with the rallys.
I was told to buy new ones at O'Reilly Automotive they are not as deep and nice but have stayed on for a week plus. I have one that is creeping around the wheel and I am worried it will cut the stem.
I have used pliers to pull the teeth out tighter and it fits tight as hell but still is creeping.
I cleaned the inside of the wheel to make sure somehow it wasnt slick but dont know what else to do
as they are still creeping around and I know it will cause failure at some point on the stem.

How can I stop this what should I do?

Thanks PG

 

[dyeager535]

Are they factory rings or aftermarket? Only thing I can think of is that they aren't made correctly. I've noticed the aftermarket likes to use "plain" steel where GM used spring steel.

I probably put mine on 15 years ago, other than knocking one off with a rock (it dented the ring, so it wasn't just brushing against it), I've never had one come off on it's own.

 

[76k5blazerr]

I would guess that your aren't factory. Mine have never fallen off, I've had them rattle some before but never fallen off

 

[PGG]

Where can I buy factory and what price should I pay are there still NOS available?
I also still have the dog dish wheels and hub caps that came on it too so dont worry I am not discracing this clean survivor K5. PG

 

[76k5blazerr]

You can buy factory like ones from places like LMC and Classic Parts of America. I can't speak of the quality because I've never bought any aftermarket trim rings.

 

[82355]

Find OEM rings.

Martin

 

[dyeager535]

OEM rings would be my choice. Most aftermarket products aren't good enough quality when it comes to materials used IME.

I see complete sets of wheels/trim rings/4x4 center "caps" for $100, and while that's a bit much for good rings, I like spare parts lol.

 

[76k5blazerr]

Just recently I bought a complete set of 32inch tires with good tread, on stock rally wheels with beauty rings for 125 bucks, good deals are all over Craigslist. Just have to find them.

 

[4x4blaze]

I'm a little late to this conversation, but I would recommend the beauty rings from LMC truck. They clamp on just like the originals, and are polished very nicely. Couldn't be happier!