Patent ID: 6254195
Filing Date: 2001-07-03
Classification: B60B

Abstract:
A motor vehicle wheel simulator attaching apparatus for a vehicle wheel that is fastened to the vehicle by a plurality of studs and lug nuts comprising:a) a decorative wheel simulator having a plurality of bores positioned on a bolt circle, configured to cover a vehicle wheel and exclusively engage its outward periphery, wherein said bores directly align with vehicle studs and lug nuts without touching,b) a plurality of stud retaining extensions each having a cylindrical shank, an external longitudinal surface and internal threads, and extension internal threads mating with the vehicle studs and disposed within the wheel simulator bores, said stud retaining extensions include external threads along said external longitudinal surface and means to install the extension upon the wheel studs, said stud retaining extensions comprise an enclosed top having a polygonal shaped opening therein such that an oppositely configured tool may be inserted and rotate the extension on the stud until it tightly engages the wheel lug nut, andc) a plurality of simulator compression members retained by the shank of the stud retaining extensions maintaining compression between the wheel simulator and the wheel rim such that alignment may be maintained solely on the wheel's outward periphery by the relative position of the extensions and compression members.