A Hyundai Aura wheel cap original part is sized to the steel rim of the S trim: 15 inch on the current S and 14 inch on the earlier S. The SX trims use alloy wheels and need no full cover, and the base E ships with bare steel rims.
Most Aura owners reach us after losing one cover on a speed hump or splitting it on a footpath edge. Read on to find your size, tell a genuine cover from a copy, fit it so it stays on, and what to tell the dealer when ordering.
Aura fitment card
- Tyre size
- 165/70 R14 (E), 175/60 R15 (S, SX, SX(O), SX+ AMT)
- Wheels
- 14 inch steel on E, 15 inch steel with cover on S, 15 inch alloy on SX trims
- Tyre pressure (cold)
- Front 35 psi, rear 33 psi; full load 35 psi front and rear
- Spare
- 155/80 R13 steel on E, 165/70 R14 steel on other trims
- PCD
- 4 x 100 mm
- Wheel cap
- Matches the rim: 14 inch on earlier S, 15 inch on current S
- Earlier version
- E and S on 165/70 R14 steel, SX and SX(O) on 175/60 R15 alloy
Which Aura wheel cap size do you need
| Variant | Rim | Cap |
|---|---|---|
| E | 14 inch steel | Not fitted at the factory |
| S, S CNG, S AMT (current) | 15 inch steel | 15 inch full cover |
| S (earlier version) | 14 inch steel | 14 inch full cover |
| SX, SX(O), SX+ AMT | 15 inch alloy | No cover; small centre badge only |
The quickest check is the tyre itself. On the sidewall, a size ending in R15 calls for a 15 inch cover, while R14 calls for 14 inch. A cap one size off simply will not clip in.
How to tell a Hyundai Aura wheel cap original from a copy
- Part number: the inside face of a genuine cap carries a moulded part number and material code. Copies often have none, or a random number.
- Retaining ring: the factory cover uses a steel spring ring set into plastic hooks. Cheap copies use thin hooks with no ring, and these snap in cold mornings or fall off on bad roads.
- Valve cut out: the gap for the tyre valve lines up exactly on a genuine cap. On a copy you often have to force it.
- Paint: the factory finish matches the other three. A replacement from a different source can look a shade off in sunlight.
Buy from an authorised Hyundai workshop parts counter and give them your registration or VIN so they pull the right cover for your trim and version.
Clipping an Aura cover on properly
- Wipe mud and grit off the steel rim and the clips.
- Check the steel ring is seated in every hook all the way round.
- Turn the cover until its notch lines up with the valve.
- Seat the top edge first, then push down each side using the flat of your hand.
- Finish with a firm push at the bottom. You should hear each hook click.
Plenty of mechanics loop a pair of slim zip ties from the cover through one of the rim's vent holes. It stops a loose cap rolling into traffic, and it is easy to snip off when a tyre needs work.
Why Aura wheel caps fall off
Most lost caps on this car come from three things:
- Crossing a hump diagonally, so the squashed tyre bulges out and levers the bottom clips free.
- Kerb contact while parking in tight lanes, which cracks the rim edge of the cap.
- A puncture shop refitting the cap without seating the ring.
A cap that keeps falling off may also hint at a bent rim. A steering wheel that trembles between 60 and 80 km/h after a pothole means the rim needs checking and balancing at a tyre shop.
Original cap or aftermarket cover
A genuine cap costs more because of the steel ring, the exact fit and the matched paint. Aftermarket covers come in many designs, but check that the size, valve hole and ring match a 14 or 15 inch rim. Avoid any cover that hides the wheel nuts so tightly that a roadside mechanic must break it to change a tyre.
If you are tired of caps altogether, the SX 15 inch alloy is a direct fit on the current S rims and tyres, as explained on the Aura alloy wheels page.
Questions owners ask
What size is the Hyundai Aura wheel cap?
The current S trim uses a 15 inch cap and the earlier S used a 14 inch cap. Read R14 or R15 on your tyre sidewall to be sure.
Can I buy just one original Aura wheel cap?
Yes, a dealer parts counter can order a single cap. Ask for the part number for your trim and version so the design matches the other three.
Does the Aura E come with wheel caps?
The E trim is listed without wheel covers. You can fit original caps from the matching S trim of your car's version, since they share the rim size.
Will an i10 wheel cap fit the Aura?
The diameter alone is not enough; the clip spacing and valve notch must also line up. Ask the parts counter to match the part number before buying.
Why does my Aura wheel cap rattle?
Usually a hook is broken or the steel ring has slipped out. Remove the cap, reseat the ring and check every hook. Replace the cap if two or more hooks are cracked.