OEM Steel Wheels on PT won't take a regular wheel cover?

I have made my 2003 PT Cruiser a complete "Airflow" replica and would like to
use the wheel covers from a 49 Chrylser on the wheels. the wheel covers are
the old style with the little press clips on the edges to grip the lip of the
steel wheel, however, the clips don't grip the wheel! Is there someway to
get those to work? or is there an aftermarket steel wheel that can be used on
the PT, not one of the smoothies.
TIA

 

Love to see pictures of that Cruiser. I don't have an answer about
the wheels covers but would you send me pics please. Send to
and put PT PIC in the Subject line so I know
it is not junk mail.
Thanks

 

umm sounds like the wrong size?

or can you bend out the clips a bit (don't break them) so they exert more
force on the rim?

 

They are 15" wheel covers and the standard steel wheel on the PT is 15X6.
They should fit, unless older steel wheels had a different lip arrangement
on the clips. However, I will try the bending to see if it will work.

 

Sounds neat.
Have any pictures?

 

They are 15" wheel covers and the standard steel wheel on the PT is 15X6.

hey I suggest you join up to ptcruiserlinks.com, and join the free forums,
many helpful people there with wild to mild pt cruiser

tell punch sent ya.

punch

 

Yeah, how 'bout some pictures!