[Purdy Swoft]

I bend the tabs in a V shape with pliers so they can be snapped on and off from the outside without needing to remove the wheel . The only reason that I would HAVE to remove the hubcap would be if it was bent or if one or more of the lug bolts were spinning in the hub . If the lug bolt is spinning it is usually necessary to remove the axle nut , wheel ,hub ,drum and all in one piece to remove . If bearing adjustment is needed I have other bare wheels that I could be used to feel for bearing drag .