Pilot Automotive WH553-16S-BS

This came 2 days ago and I installed it yesterday. Took about 5 minutes for me to figure out how to place the metal round rims. The instructions aren't very helpful. #protip: insert 1 end of the metal rim first into 1 of the holes in the plastic prong. Then insert the other end (on the direct opposite side) into the hole on that side of the plastic prong. You want about half of the metal rim to be on the outside of the plastic prongs. Then you will apply some pressure and place (slowly) each point of the metal rim by lifting it slightly to move it into the inside of the plastic prongs. Make sure the metal rim sits securely above the slightly raised plastic ridge under each plastic prong. Honestly, I don't mind the "terrible" paint job that most reviews on here pointed out. Who is going to be THAT close to my tires looking at the bits??? 😂 Far away, it looks really nice (see pictures). It actually looks expensive quality & has a sporty feel to it. I'm am quite impressed, and so is my father! These popped right into the tires, no issues at all! Night and day fit difference from the cheaper Walmart ones (~$26) I bought a few years ago, which broke after 1 oil change & tire rotation. They never fitted correctly and I had to duct tape 1 point of each hubcap to the actual wheel to keep it intact. #ratchet 😂😂 😂 These ones (15 inches) bought from Amazon fit like a nice glove, and so far so good! I'll come back and update the review in 6-12 months after more driving time. I will consider buying another set for back-up, if these last past half year mark. *Edited 05/26/2023: I couldn’t wait 6 months before I update my review. By now, I have gone through 1 oil change/tire rotation and 10+ car washes. The hubcaps are still intact, sturdy as ever as the first date I installed them. Super impressed! My father is very critical of ever buying non-OEM parts, so he was going to tease me about not buying Toyota hubcaps. He has been giving me compliments about these “generic” sporty-looking hubcaps. I will definitely buy another set as back up in case they stop manufacturing these. LOL!* **Edited 10/29/2023: Soooo after like 30+ carwashes, 1 of them finally popped off and I lost it some time last week.😂 Not bad quality, I don't regret buying them and will still rate them 5-star. 2 days ago, I replaced all 4 of my tires and self-removed the 3 hubcaps still intact on the wheels (can't trust those guys to be too heavy-handed and break the hubcaps, which had happened a couple of times to me in the past before so I've learned my lesson). The 3 remaining hubcaps I have are still as sturdy as the first day I put them on. Goodness I bought a back-up set so now I can have spares to replace. 🤪🥴**

I've been really pleased with the Pilot Automotive WH553-17S-BS wheel covers for my car. They fit perfectly and give my vehicle a sleek, upgraded look. Installing them was straightforward, and they snapped into place securely without any hassle. What I like most about these hubcaps is their stylish black and silver design. It complements my car's color scheme nicely and adds a bit of personality. I was worried about them being too flashy, but they strike a perfect balance. Durability is another plus. After several months of driving on various road conditions, including some pretty rough ones, the hubcaps have held up well. There's no sign of cracking or significant wear, and they still look as good as new. One thing that stood out to me was how they didn't budge or come loose, even during high-speed highway driving. That's something I was initially concerned about, but they've proven to be very reliable. If I had to point out a slight drawback, it's that they do require occasional cleaning to maintain their shine. But that's a small price to pay for the aesthetic upgrade they provide. For anyone looking to enhance their car's appearance without breaking the bank, these wheel covers are a fantastic choice. They offer a great mix of style, durability, and ease of installation.

Great purchase. I love these wheel covers and they look great on my car. Very easy to install, great price, look fantastic and feel like a quality product. I have 15inch wheels so ordered 15inch covers. Followed the simple directions and set the inside ring for small wheel. I sprayed my rims with a nice coat of glossy black spray paint before installing the wheel covers. It fills in the wheel better and makes the covers stand out better. No complaints about the product from me. I think the quality is great considering what you are paying for the set. They fit securely on my wheels, don't feel like they will pop off at all. Used a rubber mallet to get the covers to pop on all the way around the rims. Nice buy. Highly recommend to others.

These will add to the style of your car. Nice tight fit. Flexible material but not crack proof.

I bought these used for less than half the price of new. The wheel covers were in perfect condition. It just didn’t come with instructions but I found a quick and easy YouTube and popped them in the stock wheels. They make the car look a lot nicer than before. I accidentally dropped one and it did scratch rather easily so just be careful not to bump curbs or drop them.

These are incredibly cheap.. The main problem is also one of its positives and its that they fit very very tight and snug which is exactly what you want, however the plastic clips are so cheap and chinsey that they break really easy. and since it fits so snug you have too really force them in hard and it's super easy to break one clip and then your entire purchase will be worthless because you will not be able to use the one you break. The key is having a method to get them in without breaking them that's better than just trying to shove them in.. In my opinion what you need is 4 arms instead of 2, so you can press it in hard and fast from all four clip points (I did this myself sitting down and using both my feet and hands to shove it in even in one strong blast) CONS - Very expensive, I paid half the price for a similar product three years ago and much like everything inflation is the excuse and this product is now double what I paid a short time ago - Cheap plastic clips that will break easy if your not careful and you instantly loose your money (or at least you have to return and try again, so make sure you install them when you get them so you do not loose your return window) -Very poor paint job that in my opinion you can absolutely fix by detail painting these yourself and they will look sharp. PROS -If installed correctly and undamaged they fit very snug and clean on the wheel! 4.9/5!! -After detail painting them myself before putting them on, I have to say for some quick plastic throw on cover plates they look really good! Probably the best I've ever seen from snap on!

New look. I love it. Makes my car look stylish

This is my wife’s car. We live at 9200 feet in the mountains and she is more comfortable with dedicated snow tires on her car in winter time. I had 17” snow tires from previous Subaru Outback. The new one came with 18” wheels. It was cheaper to buy 17” steel wheels than it would have been to buy a new set of 18” snow tires and it makes changing summer / winter tires much easier because the tires don’t have to be taken on and off the factory wheels. The plastic hubcaps / wheel covers appear to be good at what they are intended for. They were easy to install. I had to adjust to medium size by moving wire as illustrated in the diagram in listing. I had to open phone to find the order and to figure out which holes to place the metal retention ring in after the default setting was too lose. The shipment should include a paper copy of the reference diagram. Not a big deal, but including it should not be a big deal either and would have saved me a couple minutes. The plastic is very lightweight and the painted silver finish scratched easy. I used a wood block and hammer to tap the 1st one in place because I didn’t have a rubber mallet. Even the wood scratched paint where it touched the finish. Doesn’t look bad but was surprised how easy it scratched. I installed the other ones using the palm of my hand and a few good whacks around the outer edge. They look better that plan steel wheels. Have driven with around a little in snow and rough roads and they are secure. We will see how well they hold up after a winter of snow, ice, and dirt roads. I will update review after a season of use. Happy with purchase.