WARP accessories, wheel hardware & shop supplies
The parts that finish the job.
WARP is the accessories line from First Auto Nation. Wheel covers that give a plain steel wheel a finished look, the lug nuts, lug bolts and hub-centric rings that hold a wheel on properly, and the valve stems and wheel weights a tire shop goes through every day.
- 14" to 17"Wheel covers sold as sets of four
- A minute a wheelClips on, no tools needed
- Silver or blackMatte, satin and gloss finishes
- Shop supplies tooValve stems and wheel weights for the trade
Wheel covers
Winter steelies, finished.
A set of WARP covers clips over plain steel wheels and gives you the look of alloys for a fraction of the price. That's most useful on winter steel wheels, which are otherwise the plainest part of a good-looking car from November to April.
To be clear, these are covers that clip over a steel wheel. They aren't alloy wheels.
- Sold as matching sets of four
- Retention ring holds the cover in place
- Made for steel wheels, not alloys
Wheel hardware
The small parts that stop the shake.
Aftermarket wheels are made with a large centre bore so one wheel fits many vehicles. That gap between the wheel and the hub is what causes the vibration people blame on balancing. A hub-centric ring fills it, so the hub centres the wheel instead of the studs.
WARP lug nuts and lug bolts come in the common thread sizes, in black or chrome, so the hardware matches the wheel.
- Hub rings in 73.1 mm and 106.1 mm outer diameters
- Lug nuts and bolts in black or chrome
- Sets of four rings, one per wheel
Sizing
Find your size in ten seconds
Wheel covers are sold by wheel diameter, and it has to match exactly. You don't need a tape measure.
Read the tire
Look at the tire sidewall. The number after the R is your wheel size, so 205/55R16 needs a 16" cover.
Pick a design
Choose a design and finish in that size. Covers are sold as sets of four, so all four wheels match.
Press it on
Line the cover up with the valve stem and press evenly around the edge until the retention ring seats. That's about a minute a wheel.
Steel wheels only. WARP covers are made to clip over steel wheels. They don't fit over alloy wheels. And don't measure the wheel or an old cover with a tape: read the size off the tire.
Questions
Good to know
Will they stay on at highway speed?
Yes, as long as they're seated all the way round. The retention ring does the work, so press the cover on evenly rather than pushing on one edge.
Will they fit over my alloy wheels?
No. WARP covers are made to clip over steel wheels only.
Can I buy just one cover?
WARP covers are sold as sets of four. A single new cover rarely matches an older set closely enough to look right.
How do I know my lug nut thread?
Check it on the vehicle. Guessing is expensive, because a cross-threaded stud means a hub repair. Aftermarket wheels often need a longer nut, so check the length too.
Do I need hub-centric rings?
If your aftermarket wheels have a bigger centre bore than your hub, yes. It's the most common cause of a vibration that rebalancing doesn't fix.
Ready for WARP?
Buying for your own vehicle? Shop online at Stallion Auto, or visit us in Edmonton. Running a shop or dealership? Apply for a trade account with First Auto Nation.