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This seems to simple to ask, but is there a trick to removing trim rings from the wheel? Mine are aftermarket stainless but seem a bit thin so I don't want to muscle them the wrong way and dent them. I tried a screwdriver about 1/2" across on the outer lip. It seemed it would bend and maybe crease if I kept prying so thought I'd go to the brain trust again

A lever with a wide/broad head might work.

A hub-cap removal tool.

Note that some trim rings (and wheel covers) have sharp inner teeth to hold them tightly to the rim. These types of rings will unavoidably scratch the rim.

Thanks Tim. I got one off using the hubcap tool from my wife's Pt Cruiser since I don't have one for the truck. Thanks for the tip. I used a broad tip screwdriver to start it then slowly worked my way around the rim with the hubcap tool. Now on to cleaning and painting! Thanks again

Hit a pothole @ 40 mph has always worked for me

On a side note, I have a 60 vette with full coverage wheel covers, that are tighter than anyhting to get on and off. Also at Harbor Freight, they sell a pack with 4 small yellow pry tools of differant shapes, that are made of a glass filled plastic. They are quite hard, but they will not scratch your stainless or your paint. I have used them a number of times with no problems. They will eventually break the ends off, but their rather inexpensive, and I would recommend getting 2 packs while your there. If you need a part number, I can get it out in the garage.

I bought a set of these tools from HF. About $5 IIRC. Used for interior trim removal.